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w hat ’ s the B u z z ? Volkswagen produces first Millwright Apprenticeship graduates In a first for Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), production employees with no formal qualifications have successfully undergone training on one of the most sought-after fields in the manufacturing sector. One of the graduates, Ivor Van Staden, a VWSA employee of almost 10 years, says the apprenticeship had been invaluable. “I have gained invaluable technical, VWSA managing director, David Powels, says the trade testing of the Millwright Apprentices is part of the company’s “continued focus on improving the skills of our employees. At VWSA, we have a strong focus on training and developing our people and ensuring that they have access to the very best in learning facilities and opportunities. To date, we have invested over R450 million in training and skills development of our employees”. The first 12 Millwright apprentices recently graduated from the Millwright Apprenticeship programme, which was introduced in 2010 through VWSA’s Technical Learning Academy (TLA). A Millwright Apprenticeship is a highly sought-after skills training programme which focuses on installing and maintaining electrically automated industrial machinery. EFB battery testers Battery CHARGER/MAINTAINER SCM153 new BT521 Specialising in EFB & AGM Batteries. Stop start batteries diagnostics also capable of testing regular automotive batteries. 3 Station, adjustable 2 or 7 or 15 amps per station 12V Battery Bus Charger/ Maintainer RT 002 avaiLable now new EFB Also available:• SC 5E - 12V - 5 Amp • SCM 244PE - 24V - 4 Amp • SCM 54 E - 5 Amp 4 station • RC 530 - 12V - 30 Amp • SOLAR 250-12V - 250 Ma battery maintainer battery tester Also available:• RT 002 • RT 777 • BT 501 • BT 301 RT 777 COMING SOON IN JULY SPECIALISING IN YUASA AND HARLEY DAVIDSON BATTERIES COMPATIBLE WITH ALL BIKE BATTERIES DHC BATTERY ACCESSORIES just arrived AC/DC CLAMP METER Distributed By: Orient Collection Imports (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27 11 608 0069 Fax: +27 11 608 0079 E-mail: [email protected] CM-01 • High Resolution DC/AC 10mA • 23 mm Large Jaw Diameter • One Touch Zero for DCA adjustment • Power Source: 2 X 1.5V AA UM3 Batteries • Current Consumption: 10mA • Operating Condition: -10°C to 50°C at abr 5/14 EXCLUSIVE BIKE BATTERY TESTER mechanical and electrical skills that have empowered me to be a better and marketable person, I would like to convey my gratitude to VWSA for this opportunity and for investing in me.” Digital Battery / Charging / Starting System Analyzer with Printer Used by OEMS and reputable battery retailers