Built around the work you do
A qualification matters. So does understanding how to use what you’ve learned when you return to work.
Our trade academies bring together classrooms, purpose-built workshops and a range of appliances and equipment. On practical courses, you can work through tasks with an instructor, ask questions and build your skills before assessment.
That approach supports people entering a trade as well as experienced professionals updating their qualifications. From gas and electrical training to workplace safety, the activities and assessments are specific to the course you choose.
What makes the difference
Our training team combines industry experience with teaching, assessing and quality assurance qualifications. They explain the reasoning behind the task and help connect the subject to the situations you may face in your role.
Our roots are in employer-led heating and utilities training. Working with employers helps us keep the practical demands of the workplace in view, alongside the knowledge and assessment requirements of each course.
Our academy workshops provide the tools needed for your practical training, with different appliance types and models to learn on. You can focus on developing your technique in a training environment designed for the job.
Experience with established employers. We have delivered training and consulting for British Gas, SSE, Scottish Power, Actavo, City Technical Services, Morrison Utilities Services, Providor and Everwarm.
For new entrant gas learners
Our Gas Managed Learning Programmes include a guaranteed work placement with a Gas Safe registered employer. You’ll build the portfolio of workplace evidence required by your programme.
Explore the programme that fits your background and talk to us about its training, placement and assessment stages before you enrol.
Come and see for yourself
Explore the facilities, check the courses taught at each academy or arrange a visit to discuss your training.
Paisley, near Glasgow
Explore our classrooms, practical training areas and course options at our Paisley headquarters.
Dalgety Bay, Fife
Take a closer look at our Fife academy, with practical gas training facilities and courses for different stages of your career.
Feedback from our academies
Selected Google review excerpts from learners at Paisley and Dalgety Bay. Follow the links to read their full experiences.
“From start to finish they were professional, welcoming, and genuinely supportive throughout my SIA and First Aid courses.”
“The work placement was excellent, giving real on-the-job experience that really helped reinforce the training and build confidence.”
“…the instructors couldn’t have been better, coaching me through the 3 days and making me feel at ease when undertaking the tests.”
“Stevie was brilliant taking me through the theory and practices. He made everything easy and enjoyable.”
“I particularly appreciated the hands-on demonstrations, which reinforced the correct procedures for safely isolating electrical systems.”
“The course was very well delivered and I learned a lot more than I expected.”
Independent feedback
Read independent reviews of our trainers, courses and service, including the details that matter when you’re choosing a provider.
2019 award recognising customer service.
Third place in 2019: Quality Management, Compliance & Training Company of the Year.
Your next step
Choose a course for yourself or arrange training for your workplace team. Our range includes classroom, live online and on-site options; availability depends on the course.
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