Why Pay for a Training Course?

If you’re looking to learn a trade, you may have encountered adverts from companies that purport to offer 'free electrician training' or 'free plumbing courses'. But remember: if something sounds to good to be true, it probably is.

Even if we assume that these free training programmes are not outright scams, it's important to understand that when you enrol on a trade course, you get what you pay for. Certain free resources (like YouTube videos and online 'how-to' guides) can be handy if you're just trying to complete a simple DIY job in your own home, but if you want to become a professional tradesperson, it's well worth paying for a real course with an accredited training provider.

Of course, there are government-funded apprenticeships, which do offer a route into the trades with no tuition fees. But apprenticeships are very competitive, with a limited number of spots available—and even if you do make the cut, it typically takes several years to complete an apprenticeship. So it will be quite a while before you can start earning a proper living as a fully-qualified electrician, plumber, gas engineer, etc.

Apprenticeships are also not always suitable for someone changing careers or more mature students who often have life-commitments and families to support, due to the low hourly wages that you earn as an apprentices so private trades training offers another way to gain the same qualifications that you would as an apprentice - without having to compromise your current lifestyle. 

Here at Access Training, we firmly believe that our training courses are a great option for anyone who aspires to a career in the trades. Here's what makes our courses worth the money...

• Fast-track training
• Online learning portal
• Excellent training facilities
• Ongoing career support

Fast-track training

At Access Training, we offer fast-track tuition so that you can start working—and earning—as soon as possible. In the time it would take to complete a traditional apprenticeship, you could enrol on one of our courses, get qualified and earn back your money several times over.

Plus, the companies that employ many of our former students claim that those who graduated from fast-track courses actually retain more information than those who spent years doing apprenticeships!

Online learning portal

Included in the cost of your Access Training course, you will have access to our tailored online learning portal, Access Training Online. This portal gives you 3 years of limitless learning from the comfort of your own home.

Activities include live tuition, tutor Q&As, tests and more, plus you can repeat and revisit each lesson as many times as you like.

Excellent training facilities

Our top-notch training facilities are designed to simulate real working environments. This means your trade skills can be quickly developed and put to immediate good use using our bathrooms, boilers, radiators and other home appliances that are available for you to practise on.

You will also learn and practise your new skills in small classes, allowing you plenty of one-on-one time with your tutor who will patiently guide you through anything you don’t understand. This is a far cry from the typical apprenticeship scenario, where the professional worker tends to be concentrating on the task at hand rather than on their apprentice.

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Ongoing career support

Starting from your very first day at Access Training, we will provide you with support and expert guidance on all matters relating to your exciting new career path. This includes Career support for up to 3 years after enrolment to help you find your feet.

You will also be able to register your CV with us and find out about any job / placement opportunities within our network of recruitment partners.

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Hopefully, you now understand why we believe our training courses are extremely fairly priced for the level of training and support you will receive. By investing in an Access Training course, you are investing in yourself and your future—so don’t wait!

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