Sector skills council Lantra is launching an online consultation with employers and industry representatives into trees and timber apprenticeships.

Lantra apprenticeship manager Jo-Anne Bryan said: "Apprenticeships can help ensure the sector's workforce has the skills it needs to remain competitive.

"Lantra has a demand-led approach so apprenticeships are developed by employers, for employers, and so are focused on meeting their needs."

The consultation is seeking the views of those with a keen interest or involvement in trees and timber and is the final stage of the review process. The consultation will be available online from 1 March to 1 April.

Bryan added: "We want as many industry representations as possible to respond to this consultation as we must meet industry needs."

To take part in the consultation for the trees and timber apprenticeship or for more details on Lantra's apprenticeship reviews, please visit Lantra's website.

 

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