Hi Dave,
To answer some of your questions;
I would say that almost without fail the people that I have the pleasure of training on behalf of Bosch are keen to be there, eager to learn and ask the right type of questions to show that they are interested.

Most start on the first rung of the Diagnostic technician ladder and follow the program through to being a fully fledged Bosch Diagnostic technician (ATA) With a lessor number moving on and completing the Masters program.

Are enough people taking up training based on the increase in technology within the motor trade?
Maybe not.

I was offered a part time lecture's post at a local College a three years ago, teaching NVQ levels 2&3 and decided to "trial" the post as a colleague had advised that it may be beneficial before signing the paperwork for the year.

Well I am glad I did, it was an eye opener.
The way the colleges are funded is by a "bums" on seats, and I found that this manner of filling classrooms is a nightmare, with at least 50 percent of the group not really wanting to be there and having no interest in the motor trade or ever aspiring to be a technician.

Their only goal was to destroy any chance the other 50% may have had.

Since then I have talked to quite a few college lectures around the country and they all see the same.
So as to what condition the motor trade is going to be in, say 10 years time when technology has moved on yet again, I don't know.

Regards Mark