The industry has broadly welcomed the approval, finally, from BIS (the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) for an HGV driver Trailblazer apprenticeship scheme. The FTAfFreight Transport Association) and RHA(Road Haulage Association) respectively describe the decision as "common sense" and "a victory for our campaigning work". However, both are pressing for clarification that the cost of the driver's licence will be funded so operators can gain from the new apprenticeship. "It was vitally important for the freight and logistics sector that quality training for HGV drivers was recognised and that a formal route existed for young people to come into the role," comments FTA skills development manager Sally Gilson.
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