RWC Training to deliver Ford apprenticeship programme
Automotive training provider RWC Training has announced a new partnership with Calex to deliver a new Ford apprenticeship programme.
As part of the deal, it will deliver the new Ford Body & Paint Apprentice Programme at its state-of-the-art training facilities.
Apprentices on the Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) will receive training during four-day blocks every six to eight weeks.
The initial apprenticeship programmes available for individuals aged 16 and over include: Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician; Level 2 Bodyshop Customer Service Advisor; Level 3 Bodyshop Business Administrator; and Level 2 Bodyshop Parts Advisor (Supply Chain Warehouse).
Additional programmes, including Vehicle Damage Panel Technician and Vehicle Damage MET Technician, are anticipated to be introduced in late 2025 with Vehicle Damage Assessor expected 2026.
Prestigious programme
Rob Ward, RWC Training managing director, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been selected as a partner for this prestigious programme. Our facility and team are dedicated to providing the best possible training environment, and this partnership is a testament to the high standards we maintain. We are excited to work with Calex and Ford to help shape the next generation of automotive professionals.”
Dan Cooper, body and paint apprenticeship programme co-ordinator, Ford, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with RWC Training on the launch of the new Ford Body & Paint Apprentice Programme.
“The facilities and expertise at RWC are second to none, and we are confident that together we can provide a truly exceptional experience for our apprentices, giving them the skills they need to succeed in the automotive industry.”
