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NETA Training
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NETA Training has over 35 years
experience in the provision of
technical and vocational training
to many of the industries and
organisation in the North East
region including fabrication,
oil and gas, energy, process
and construction. With courses
covering a range of disciplines from
Mechanical Engineering, Welding,
Scaffolding, Rigging, Electrical and
Instrumentation, H&S and Logisitics.
Industry relationship
The close relationship with the industries
it serves has enabled the company to
constantly develop resources which meet
the specific requirements of employers
and individuals.
Accreditation
With accreditations from many of
the leading awarding bodies such as
ECITB, EAL, City and Guilds, Edexcel
and NASC it was approved as the first
Centre of Vocational Excellence for
Engineering Construction, and was also
the first independent training provider
to achieve certification in the Training
Quality Standard (TQS) with excellence in
Engineering.
They work with over 700 companies and
provide training to over 7000 delegates
each year, as well as supporting
the development of young people
into the engineering sectors through
their apprentice and BTEC schools
programmes.
Practical training focus
With the emphasis on practical training in
simulated work related environments they
utilise purpose built facilities in four training
centres, and are well placed to support
the growth of the Renewable Energy
Industry in the North East Region.
Proactive and flexible approach
A proactive and flexible approach has
ensured NETA has regularly been at the
forefront of new innovative training, and
the company is regularly the first to invest
in the training needs of today.
They constantly strive to develop
new training programmes which
will develop and enhance the
industry and the individuals
working within it.
Continuous improvement
policy
As part of their policy of
continuous improvement they
have recently developed a range
of programmes covering elements
of renewable energy such as Solar
PV, Solar Thermal and Ground
Source Heat Pumps, and are
currently looking at programmes
for the Wind Sector. NETA have
also received accreditation
from ECITB to deliver training
programmes in the area of
Mechanical Joint Integrity and will
soon be opening a new bespoke
facility to deliver this training.
Collaboration
NETA are happy to collaborate
with many different organisations
and are currently one of the
preferred providers of training in
conjunction with the National Renewable
Energy Centre (NAREC) in Blyth.
Bespoke training
Their key strength has been the ability
to develop learning programmes which
meet specific client requirements rather
than limiting choice to standard course
availability.
NETA looks forward to not only supporting
their existing customer base but also
developing relationships with new
companies operating or looking to develop
into this exciting new sector of the industry.
NETA Training Group
www.neta.co.uk
Ms Hancock added that Scira will adopt a
multi-pronged approach in its commitment
to ensuring local young people of all
ages and backgrounds are prepared for
the current, and upcoming, wind energy
industry opportunities.
Local education relationships
“We have an ongoing relationship with
Alderman Peel High School, participating
in careers days and student projects,
and recently announced a bursary fund
open to 16-18 year old students from
low income families who wish to study a
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering at
one of three Norfolk colleges - College of
West Anglia, Great Yarmouth College or
City College,” she said.
“As one of North
Norfolk’s largest
employers, and being at
the forefront of the local
wind energy industry,
we strongly see the
education and career
development of the
next generation as a key
responsibility.”
Scira Offshore Energy
www.scira.co.uk
Scira’s first trainee
recruit, Gary Lorimer
from South Creake
www.windenergynetwork.co.uk
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