About us
As the leading heating and utilities training provider in Scotland, Skills Training Group has facilities in Paisley and Dalgety Bay, Fife. We operate out of state of the art training facilities that allow us to prepare our students for real-world situations, giving them a competitive edge when it comes to being hired and staying gainfully employed.
Company Mission
To provide training services that: Learners recommend to family and friends, employers regard as industry-leading, employees are proud of, and training that provides a platform for sustainable employment.
Why do people choose Skills Training Group?
When our students leave our academy, they become some of the most top qualified and sought-after applicants. Employers look for our students because they know they won’t require extensive extra training in order to start taking jobs and earning a profit. The experience you’ll get while training with us gives you everything you need to start excelling from day one.
We're Vetted and Approved By British Gas
We’re one of the few approved training providers with British Gas. As part of our partnership, we can provide our students work placements with British Gas. We’re also contracted to deliver induction programmes for British Gas as part of their national recruitment drive.
Many of our new entrant central heating engineer students have gone on to become employed full-time with British Gas.
We only hire the most qualified employees for our team
All our training staff have 10 years+ experience working with some of the UK’s most accomplished industry employers, such as British Gas, SSE & Scottish Power. They are regularly monitored by our quality team to make sure they are delivering training to the highest standard.
We're Trusted By The Largest Industry Employers
We work with some of the most well renowned industry employers as the result of our high-quality training and facilities.
Our client base allows us to offer a guaranteed work placement as part of their new entrant central heating training - many of them with realistic job prospects.
We're an Award-Winning Provider!
The Feefo Gold Trusted Service award
Only the best of the best are rewarded with a Feefo Gold Trusted Service award. Every business that wins goes above and beyond to provide exceptional customer experience, year-round!
Quality Management, Compliance & Training Company of the Year
Our dedication to excellence saw us take home 3rd place at the National Energy Efficiency Awards for Quality Management, Compliance & Training Company of the Year 2019.
We're Highly Rated!
It’s important to do your due diligence when choosing your training provider. We have over 1,400+ 5-star reviews between all of our review platforms.
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Our Courses Include Sustainable Heating
Our courses are prepared for the future of heating, and although natural gas is by far and away the main heat source in the UK, we include Air Source Heat Pump training as part of our curriculum.
Our courses will always be at the forefront of technology and give you the best opportunity for a career in heating for both the present and the future.
We're Accredited By Leading Industry Bodies
As a leading training provider, all of our courses are fully accredited by the relevant awarding bodies.
Our facilities
As the leading heating and utilities training provider in Scotland, we operate state-of-the-art training facilities in both Paisley and Dalgety Bay, Fife.
Purpose built workshops
Our purpose-built workshops are designed for both novice and experienced learners with a large variety of appliance types and models.
Spacious Classrooms
Our classrooms are bright and spacious utilising technology to enhance your training experience.
All tools provided
Our centres are kitted out with all the tools you require to complete your practical training.
£250,000 training facilities
We have invested heavily in creating the best possible training facilities, incorporating real-life practical scenarios to prepare you for the workplace.
On site parking
On site parking is available at all of our centres and most of our satellite training centres.
Easy public transport access
Our training centres are easy to travel to & accommodation is readily available.
View our range of courses
We deliver a range of courses in gas engineering, plumbing, electrical and first aid.
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