The first group of young technicians to complete Groupe Renault UK’s Advanced Apprenticeship Programme (www.press.renault.co.uk) have graduated from the scheme, which was set up in 2015.

A total of 18 apprentices were presented with their certificates in a ceremony at Groupe Renault’s ‘state of the art’ training facility in Doncaster.

Academy manager Emma Holmes said: “What these young people have achieved is terrific. Automotive apprenticeships are very different today from what they used to be, and being a dealership service technician is an extremely skilled and specialised job.

“By joining the scheme and showing a willingness to learn and work hard, our graduating apprentices are setting themselves — and our dealers — up for a very bright future indeed.”

The training provided through the Advanced Apprentice Programme uses the latest high-tech equipment, under the guidance of experienced staff.

The programme includes a number of residential block release modules at the Doncaster training centre, where the apprentices get to learn more about the Groupe Renault brand.