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Recommendation 12
12
Acknowledged
Consult the transport manufacturing sector on a ‘competency passport’ approach for worker transferability.
Recommendation
Skilled workers face significant barriers when trying to move across and within areas of transport manufacturing. This is especially frustrating when employers report persistent skills shortages. Skills England should by the end of 2026 consult the transport manufacturing sector on the potential benefits of a ‘competency passport’ approach to improving the ease with which workers can transfer between, and within, all areas of the sector. (Recommendation, Paragraph 66)
Government Response Summary
Skills England welcomes the opportunity to work with the transport manufacturing sector to understand their needs regarding a 'competency passport' approach and how these can connect with the wider manufacturing sector where passport development is already under consideration.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Industrial Strategy and Post 16 Education and Skills White Paper commit Skills England to engage with industry and partners to explore the development of skills passports. From Skills England’s engagement so far, it is clear that passports are most successful when their development is led by sectors to meet their specific needs. Skills England welcomes the opportunity to work with the transport manufacturing sector to understand their needs and how these can connect with the wider manufacturing sector where passport development is already under consideration.