Voltaward
Apprenticeships - Motor Vehicle
Voltaward is run by Dave Crombie, who
owns and manages the garage based
in Wokingham.
Dave came to Bracknell & Wokingham College
30 years ago as an apprentice, and has now taken
on his son Tim who is currently studying for his Motor Vehicle
Apprenticeship.
“I had seen some leaflets and press articles about the college
and heard that it was being revamped. It’s where I
went 30 years ago and because we're based in Wokingham it was the
obvious choice.”
“Clearly lots of money has
been spent because the facilities are excellent.
We attended the Open Event last year to take a look around the
brand new college and we were blown away by how
amazing the facilities were.”
“Apprenticeships are the only way
forward. 30 years ago they were the norm, nowadays there
aren’t enough employers taking on apprentices. Ultimately
apprentices help companies as well as being trained.”
Tim, an avid car fanatic
said: “I have always liked cars so when I got the opportunity to
work for my dad I realised that motor vehicle repair was what I
wanted to do as a career. I tried other taster
courses at college but decided I was more suited to
mechanics.”
“I chose Bracknell & Wokingham
College to do my apprenticeship because I live in Bracknell and
getting to college is easy. The facilities are excellent, all the
equipment you need is there and the tutors are really
friendly and help you out when you need it. They explain
things in a way in which is easy to understand.”
"I would advise people who are thinking of
doing an apprenticeship to just go for it. It’s a great thing
to do and you will never look back.”