Transport Training Board for Northern Ireland

Public benefits

Purpose – To promote and advance in Northern Ireland the education and training of persons employed or intending to be employed in the transport industry. The Benefit that flows from our purpose. Members of the public have the opportunity for increased education and enhanced employability in the transport sector through increased access and

opportunities to participate in apprenticeship training and other available courses. How this benefit is demonstrated. The benefit is demonstrated through pass rates and customer satisfaction forms. For example, in 2014 the CPC Management courses obtained a pass rate of 75% against a national average of 59% and the ADR achievement rate was 99%. In addition to this the centre is monitored by various bodies relevant to the organisation. A recent Education Training Inspectorate (ETI) inspection by the Department of Education and Learning (DEL) was carried out and the results will shortly be available on both the ETI website and company website. For your additional information we are accredited by ISO and Investors in People (IIP). We also carry out our own customer satisfaction surveys. In a recent ISO inspection, it was noted that we achieved an average of 96% customer satisfaction across all courses. We are also externally verified annually by City and Guilds (C&G) and the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI). Harm. No harm arises from this purpose. Who are the beneficiaries? The beneficiaries are those individuals who receive training. Apprenticeships bring 16 – 24 year olds to NVQ/VCQ Level 3. Negotiations are advanced with the University of Ulster which will lead to apprentices progressing through to graduate status. We also provide training of individuals in preparation for employment in the transport industry and for individuals already in employment, the opportunity to upskill in areas such as DGSA, Certificate in Professional Competence and Essential Skills. Private Benefit. A private benefit to trustees may arise from our programme of ongoing training in good governance, finance etc. Through this training trustees gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. Purpose – Subject to the foregoing object, to extend such education and training to members of the public in Northern Ireland. The benefit that flows from our purpose. Increased education and knowlege of those who use the facilities. TTB provides a specialist training centre with appropriate workshop facilities. These facilities and activities are open to the whole province and the public in general. How this benefit is demonstrated. The benefit is demonstrated by the usage of the facilities which include 3 classrooms, 1 computer suite, 4 workshops, one large conference room, a Body Shop and spray booth for paint training. Also through feedback from beneficiaries. Harm. No harm arises from this purpose. Who are the beneficiaries? The beneficiaries are those members of the public who participate in the training. Private Benefit There is no private benefit related to this purpose.

What your organisation does

Transport Training Board for NI provides a specialist training centre at Nutts Corner. The Board supports a variety of courses appropriate to the activites described above, including courses as required in other parts of the province.