Course of action

Article Abstract:

The UK's City & Guilds (C&G) training scheme has been in existence for over 50 years and almost all qualified electricians have passed C&G examinations. However, supporters of the newer National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) scheme say the the older examination is out of date and the emphasis of apprentices' training needs to be altered to reflect modern life. Critics of NVQs say that they are inferior to the C&G scheme. Industry training company JTL's chief executive David Rogers believes that the industry's new National Electrotechnical Training organisation will act as a mediator between the two systems.

Standards, Training, Electricians, Job qualifications, City and Guilds of London Institute

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Station master

Article Abstract:

Alan Clarke, ABB Steward Rail Services' operations manager is an enthusiastic manager seeking a challenge. He joined ABB in 1998 from Shepherd Engineering Services, since when he has developed the company's 'one-stop shop' strategy ensuring it can tender for mechanical and electrical work, trench laying, cable installation and connections to signals without the need for sub-contractors. ABB has offices in the same building as its main client, Railtrack.

Management, Railroads, Maintenance and repair, ABB Steward Rail Services

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The changing van

Article Abstract:

The Vauxhall Arena van range begins at 16,635 pounds sterling and has a payload of 1.4 t, with around 6.3 cu mt of cargo space. The Arena, with a 2.5 lt diesel engine, drives well, with good maneuverability, and is able to cope well in traffic, although lack of rear visibility is a problem. The cockpit is comfortable, with an uncluttered instrument panel and plenty of storage space.

Purchasing, Vans, Vauxhall Arena (Automobile)

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