Tavistock&Villages Initiative

Vocational training delivery locally is predominantly work-based and there are several good examples of local companies which offer ‘guided training’ towards a wide range of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). Guided training requires tutor or mentor input as opposed to merely that of employers or supervisors. Most gaps in NVQ training provision occur in the engineering and manual skills sectors, particularly car and agricultural engineering, plumbing and electrical companies, where specialist workshop facilities are needed.

The nearest College of Further Education at Plymouth is relatively accessible from the southern part of the area. From the northern part, however, access becomes more difficult and this is a problem held in common with several neighbouring Market Town areas.

	EC3.1 Applicability of vocational training to needs of local residents and employers
	Vocational training delivery locally is predominantly work-based and there are several good examples of local companies which offer ‘guided training’ towards a wide range of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). Guided training requires tutor or mentor input as opposed to merely that of employers or supervisors. Most gaps in NVQ training provision occur in the engineering and manual skills sectors, particularly car and agricultural engineering, plumbing and electrical companies, where specialist workshop facilities are needed. The nearest College of Further Education at Plymouth is relatively accessible from the southern part of the area. From the northern part, however, access becomes more difficult and this is a problem held in common with several neighbouring Market Town areas.
	‘There is a need for apprenticeships.’ Comment from community consultation events 2002 ‘Need better youth training for work.’ Comment from community consultation events 2002 ‘Help development of rural skills especially for young people.’ Comment from community consultation events 2002 ‘More skills training for unemployed.’ Comment from community
	Strategic Aims: Economy & Employment; Increase training for all ages