On 3rd September 1956 I started a three year Student Apprenticeship at Leyland Motors Limited, attached to Wellington House.
| Training | Leyland Motors Department | Time | Date |
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Performed programme of work to get basic skills in Sheet Metal Work,Gas & Electric Arc Welding, Brazing, Panel Beating; Fitting, Cutting, Filing, Drilling, Tapping, Polishing; Foundry Work, Mold Making & Casting (Alum); Turning, Shafts, Wheels etc.. |
Leyland Motors Apprentice Training Dept | 24 Weeks |
September 1956 - March 1957 |
| Assisted with making sheet metal components | Leyland Motors South Works Sheet Metal Component Factory | 3 Weeks | April 57 |
| Assembly of Truck Cabs | Leyland Motors South Works Cab Assembly Factory | 3 Weeks | May 1957 |
| Assisted in Manufacture of Small Tools | Farington Tool Room | 3 Weeks | May 1957 |
| Assisted with Repair of Machine Tools and Finished & Scraped Small Surface Plate | Farington Machine Tool Repair Department | 9 Weeks | June - August 1957 |
| Assisted with the Heat Treatmnt Assembly & Test of Vehicle Gearboxes, Axles & Steering Gear | Farington Transmission Factory (Comet Shop) | 13 Weeks | August - November 1957 |
| Assisted with the Manufacture, Assembly & Test of Frames, Suspensions & Vehicle Chassis | Farington Chassis Assembly Factory (BX) | 13 Weeks | November 1957 - February 1958 |
| Assisted with the Manufacture, Heat Treatment, Assembly and Test of Vertical and Horizontal 6 Cylinder Diesel Engines | Farington Engine Factory | 13 Weeks | March - May 1958 |
| Gas & Elec Arc Welding of Steel, Cast Iron & Aluminium | Farington Fabrication Factory (BX) | 3 Weeks | June 1958 |
| Core & Mould Making: Steel, Iron & Phosphour Bronze | Farington Foundry | 9 Weeks | August - September 1958 |
| Vehicle & Component Repair & Service | Chorley Service Department | 20 Weeks | October 1958 - February 1959 |
| Designing, with guidance, Small Jigs & Fixtures for use in the Factory | Farington Jig & Tool Drawing Office | 13 Weeks | March - May 1959 |
| Assisting Proffessionals and Technicians with their work on Engine & Vehicle Test & Development | Leyland Motors Research & Development Department | 16 Weeks | June - September 1959 |