Our Training Provider Directory
We work with a number of training provider members who support APHC and the industry. These training providers engage with professional employers and have a valued input into industry consultative matters including technical, education and training needs.
Below is our Training Provider Directory with a list of training provider members who we work closely with.
CK Assessment & Training : Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
CK Assessment and Training is an established BPEC approved ACS centre, providing a full range of domestic and commercial courses including catering gas training and assessments. Additionally we are a City & Guilds centre offering a selection of different plumbing qualifications. We pride ourselves on the success and fulfilment of all our candidates.
ckatuk.com
City Training Group
City Training Group is a leading training provider in the UK, we are committed to advancing the Renewable Energy, Retrofit, Heating and Electrical sectors through education and practical training. With our comprehensive programs, expert instructors, and commitment to sustainability, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to make a positive impact in their chosen line of work.
www.citytraining.com
City Training GroupCrownship Developments Ltd : Brigg, North Lincolnshire
Crownship ® Developments, we are a private training company offering both accredited and non-accredited training solutions in Gas, Heating, Plumbing, Electrical, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning. Accredited training solutions covers distant learning for workers whose aim is to convert their experience and or previous qualifications into an NVQ level 2 or 3. in their chosen trade, without the need to attend ‘off the job’ tuition.
We offer a range of courses for ‘new entrants’ in all disciplines which are a blend of distant learning, tutorials and practical training sessions. Other accredited training solutions include, Hot water systems (unvented, vented and anti-scalding measures, G3), Legionella both Operative & Management, Water regulations, Part L, Part P, ACS, F-Gas.
We take a consultative approach to develop ‘Bespoke’ training solutions, speaking to clients to find their needs, visions, values and targets from which we build a solution together. www.crownship.com
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh CollegeEastleigh College is a well-established vocational college with a wealth of experience delivering technical and professional courses for school leavers, adults and employers. All of our courses have been developed with industry in mind, ensuring that our students are best equipped for progression into, or further progression within the industry. Eastleigh College is a BPEC Registered Gas Assessment Centre and a one-stop shop for all your gas and plumbing training needs. We have a wealth of experience delivering quality gas assessments and training in both traditional and new green technologies, helping equip you with the key skills to thrive in what is a period of exciting development for the industry. We provide apprenticeships as well as training and/or assessment for professionals seeking certification and recertification. https://www.eastleigh.ac.uk/adult-learning/plumbing-and-gas/
Essex Skills Centre
When considering a training provider, you should consider accreditation, instructor qualifications, price and availability. The Essex Skills Centre was established to deliver quality, City & Guilds accredited plumbing training courses, LCL awards accredited Gas Safe training courses and LCL awards accredited electrical training. Our instructors have both the qualifications and experience to teach plumbing, Gas and electrical courses – take a look at our About Us page. Our pricing is fixed, no hidden extras – the support from us to get you through the course is free.www.essexskills.co.uk
Gower College Swansea
GCS Energy Centre (part of Gower College Swansea) is a one-stop shop for all your building services training needs. Whether you are starting a career, or looking to update individual or employees’ skills, you can choose from a wide range of industry-recognised courses at our fully equipped centre. We also offer bespoke courses to your individual needs.
www.gcs.ac.uk
JTL : National
JTL currently manages the apprenticeships of over 650 Plumbing and H&V learners in England and Wales, working with some 350 employers. Plumbing apprenticeship success rates for JTL are among the best in the sector at over 87% against a national average of 60%. With its staff of 25 qualified MES Training Officers covering every postcode in England and Wales, we are best placed to service our industries’ apprenticeship needs.
www.jtltraining.com
Leicester College : Leicestershire
Leicester College is one of the largest in the UK with more than 28,800 learners studying with us on a wide range of courses, from many backgrounds and with different ambitions and aspirations.
We are committed to enriching the lives of all members of the community and to creating new opportunities for them. This is reflected in our mission statement: “To deliver a wide range of high quality learning experiences to support the diverse communities we serve and the personal, social and economic development of individuals and enterprises.” leicestercollege.ac.uk
Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology : Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.
www.shrewsbury.ac.uk
South & City College Birmingham
South and City College Birmingham is a vocational college which offers students part time, full time and Apprenticeship courses from level 1 to higher education in a range of subjects. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience required for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education at college or university.
www.sccb.ac.uk
Steve Willis Training Centres
Steve Willis Training CentresSteve Willis Training Centres, Specialists in Gas, Oil, Electrical, Plumbing & Renewables Training. Our training facilities, located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex and Portchester, Hampshire, offer a comprehensive selection of short courses and Apprenticeship training opportunities. Join us to master the skills and knowledge required in these industries.
Our team of trainers brings over two decades of industry expertise, ensuring top-notch training services. Having firsthand experience in the field, they deliver high-quality instruction. We have one of the largest ranges of Gas ACS Assessment ProgrammeS in the region and are approved by all the industry bodies. We are proud to be an EU Skills-approved centre for our IGEM/IG/1 compliant gas-managed learning programme, City & Guilds approved for our electrical training, and an OFTEC-approved oil training centre. www.stevewillis.com
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group aims to address the longstanding skill shortage in the construction sector and to train a skilled workforce in Green jobs essential for the retrofitting of the Green Economy.
The new Green Skills Training Academy at Langley College will provide industry-relevant training in environmentally friendly energy systems, and will support collaborative work between employers and educators, to target emerging green occupations.
The Windsor Forest Colleges GroupOur initial short course training provision offers Plumbing, Heating, Gas, Oil and Solid Fuel Installers and Electricians the opportunity to upskill in the following technologies:
BPEC accredited courses:
• Water Regulations • Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented) • Energy Efficiency (Part L) • Air Source Heat Pump Systems (non-refrigerant circuits) • Solar Thermal Systems (NOS Mapped) LCL Awards •Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems (non-refrigerant circuits) www.windsor-forest.ac.uk
APHC Training Provider membership is for colleges and private training centres who are engaged in the delivery of direct plumbing and heating training and assessment, such as Apprenticeships and NVQ Diploma’s or Short Course CPD provision such as Gas ACS, Water Regulations and Environmental Technologies.
