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The legendary music mogul Pete Waterman is President of the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) and this week has announced an exciting opportunity – ‘Pledge for RBF!’ To be in with…
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NSAR Skills Symposium 2019
We’re pleased to announce that
Brian McBride is the guest speaker at the 2019 NSAR Skills Symposium taking place at the new TFL Offices in Stratford, London on Friday 6th December 2019.
It’s a rare opportunity you don’t want to miss!
NSAR AGM 2019
SAVE THE DATE in your diary for the forthcoming NSAR AGM taking place in Stratford, London on the morning of Friday 6th December 2019.
The occasion marks our 9th Annual General Meeting and as an NSAR Member you are entitled to attend the meeting.
NSAR Workshop:
How to get on the RoATP
Whether you are an existing provider or a new organisation looking to get on the RoATP, NSAR has experts who can help you get approved and maintain that status.
In the second in our series of NSAR workshops, we will be hosting short session on 21st November 2019 to help you, covering:
- A recap from a recent workshop in September which provides information how to understand and decide which is the best application route for your organisation
- Know what to expect from the application process and how to ensure your business is ready
Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce: 3 Year Progress Report
The Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce: 3 Year Progress Report has been published and marks the latest in a series of annual reports setting out progress against ambitions from the government’s 2016 Transport infrastructure skills strategy, as well as information on the diversity of those undertaking apprenticeships.
Driving Social Mobility in Transport
NSAR understands a more skilled workforce increases the chances of upward socially mobility. Members of the Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce (STAT) have developed a “Driving Social Mobility in Transport” Leaflet.
The document sets out good practice examples to improve and champion social mobility in the transport sector. It aims to promote pre-employment training opportunities and is a guide for employers on how to get involved.
Data Analyst and Data Scientist Shared Apprenticeships
NSAR is working with a number of
strategic partners to address the shortfall seen in the UK in data analytics and data science capability. With continuous technological advancements, the need to analyse data and be able to make key strategic decision on findings becomes ever more critical for today’s industries.
Our shared apprenticeship programme
offers apprentices the opportunity to learn new skills from a variety of employers across industry within a single programme.
SkillsID
The cloud-based platform delivers a centralised and secure online record of each individual’s competencies, qualifications and training plans which is easily accessible to both the employer and the individual on a computer, phone or tablet.
External Quality Assurance
NSAR is now enabling employers in digital industries, freight and rail to take responsibility for the quality of apprenticeship assessments. The three employer-led quality assurance boards ensure that apprenticeships deliver what employers need.
International
NSAR helps its members globally by working with the national governments, industrial partners and blue chip organisations providing a range of skills related services targeted at the promotion and development of technical and vocational skills education and training in support of national industrial strategies.
News & Events
Unlocking Innovation – M.A.D.E for Rolling Stock: 10th December 2019
Railway Industry Association will be hosting a series of “M.A.D.E for” Unlocking Innovation events, starting with the M.A.D.E for Rolling Stock conference, which is being hosted by the University of…
NSAR AGM – Friday 6th December 2019, Stratford London (Members only)
Just over 3 weeks left to register for our Annual General Meeting taking place in Stratford, London right next to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, on Friday 6th December 2019 from 9:00am – 12:00pm. The occasion marks our 9th Annual General Meeting and as…
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