I admit that I haven't sat down and thought it through in great detail ... and remain unlikely to do so unless (until?) I'm hired for twelve months or so on consultants' rates (whistle), but I should imagine that a separate Technical Training Trust would need to be set up, funded by general taxation (like everything else, it seems).

Syllabus shouldn't be a great problem. And as for attendance, well ... that would be compulsory for any tech wanting to work in the Health Service!

Your last point about "diversity" is well taken. Part of the "plan" would be to introduce "best practice" into technical support at all NHS hospitals. smile

If you don't inspect ... don't expect.