Peterborough Skills Academy

A huge congratulations to Josh Van Uden, who has passed his light motor vehicle EPA today.

Not only did he pass on his first attempt, but he is also the first candidate to be put forward for this standard by PSA.

A massive congratulations to Josh and our assessor, Tom, for reaching this important milestone. A fantastic achievement all round!

We all wish Josh the best in his career 🙂

💙 June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness of the mental health challenges that many men face and to encourage open, honest conversations about wellbeing.

It is also an important reminder that mental health affects everyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. As apprentices, balancing work, training, personal commitments, and future career goals can sometimes feel overwhelming, so it's important to remember that support is available and that asking for help is a sign of strength.

At PSA Training, we are committed to creating a supportive environment where every apprentice feels valued, listened to, and safe.

If you are struggling or have concerns about your wellbeing, please reach out.

We have a dedicated Safeguarding Team available to support apprentices and can be contacted at - [email protected] .

If you need additional support, the following organisations offer free and confidential advice:

• Samaritans – 116 123 (24 hours)

• Mind – www.mind.org.uk (http://www.mind.org.uk/)

• NHS Every Mind Matters – http://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – www.thecalmzone.net (http://www.thecalmzone.net/) | 0800 58 58 58

• Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential support 24/7

• YoungMinds – www.youngminds.org.uk (http://www.youngminds.org.uk/)

Remember: you are not alone, support is available, and talking to someone can make a real difference.

We are delighted to announce that our apprentice Harvey Willoughby achieved 3rd place in the recent IMI National Skills competition for Automotive Refinishing.

Harvey (pictured left) successfully completed his apprenticeship in Vehicle Damage Paint Technician last year with PSA, and has returned to us to continue his training in Vehicle Damage Panel.

The IMI Skills Competitions set out to identify the most talented young apprentices working in the automotive sector. Run annually, they are designed to raise standards, esteem and levels of expertise in technical skills.

A fantastic achievement Harvey!

Congratulations and Well Done from the Team at PSA.

In the workshop today Archie and George have been revising and learning diagnostics.

Diagnostics is a vital skill for their apprenticeships and a skill that they will use throughout their career.

For further information on our apprenticeships please visit our website on: https://psatraining.org.uk/apprenticeships

Or call us on: 01733 516000

Today in Tom’s class we have had in:

• Travis
•Joseph
•Josh
•Alex

They have been learning and revising the professional discussion aspect of the End Point Assessment, for Light Motor Vehicle.

To find out more about our apprenticeships please contact us on:

01733 516000
[email protected]

Or check out our website at:

https://psatraining.org.uk/apprenticeships

Today we have had Alex, Hayden, Mitchel, Will and Samuel in.

They have completed a range of tasks in the workshop and in the classroom such as:

- Vehicle braking systems
- Safety checks
- Strip measurements
- Rebuilds
- Health and safety training
- Working on their logbooks

To find out more about our apprenticeships please contact us on:

01733 516000

Or visit our website on:

https://psatraining.org.uk/apprenticeships

Tom’s learners have been making great use of their online resources, building the knowledge that underpins everything they do in the workshop.

It’s not just about the practical - understanding the theory is key, especially when working towards EPA.

From revision to research, they’ve been putting the time in to make sure they’re fully prepared and confident in what they’re learning.

Keep it up everyone 👏

Ben’s latest retail group are coming towards the end of their course and it’s been great to see how far they’ve come.

Over the past few weeks, they’ve been building their knowledge, growing in confidence, and getting to grips with the key skills needed to step into the workplace.

It’s always good to see that shift from day one to the final sessions - more understanding, more confidence, and a clearer sense of what’s next.

Well done to this fab group 👏 👏 👏