New Apprenticeships introduced at Saddlery Training Centre

Members of the Saddlers Trade Liaison Committee visited Mark and Dawn Romaine at the Saddlery Training Centre in Salisbury to meet students undertaking the new Trailblazer Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeships. The Society of Master Saddlers worked in partnership with The Saddlers and others in the Leather Employers Group to push through the qualification which will qualify for £5000 of Government Funding per student; or £8000 if they are aged 16-18. It is anticipated that the Level 3 Bespoke Saddler and and Level 2 Leather Craftsperson will be delivered to meet employer demand in Bridgewater and Walsall in addition to Salisbury.