School Leavers

Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships offer training to nationally recognised standards with structured work experience leading to full-time employment.

The Association offers Apprenticeships in a variety of occupational areas ranging from engineering to information technology.

Train to Gain
Train to Gain provides free training in engineering, construction, business administration, management and information technology to employees over the age of 19. Primarily aimed at level 2, qualifications at levels 3 and 4 are also available..

Congratulations!

We would like to congratulate all our learners who have successfully completed their Apprenticeships, and also adults who completed their qualifications through Train to Gain.

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Popular courses at the moment are:
  • ILM Level 4 in Management
  • Management Development
  • Business Improvement
  • Manual Handling
  • Risk Assessment
  • First Aid Certification
  • First Aid Recertification
  • Forklift Truck (all types)
    For details, click here or e-mail or call the Marketing Team on 01384 566981 for prices and availability.

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  • Welcome to Sandwell Training Association Ltd, the leading, employer-led training organisation based in the heart of the Black Country in the West Midlands.

    The Association, which has been established for over forty-five years, is recognised as an Investor in People, holds Matrix accreditation and offers a wide range of training and consultancy services to both local companies and individuals.


    Train to Gain
    The Government is currently making funds available to employers through Train to Gain. These can offer free training to employees over the age of 19, and is primarily aimed at those who have not previously achieved a level two or its equivalent, although second level two and level three and four are also available. Call Ian Kane on 01384 566981, or e-mail, for details on current availability and see if your company is eligible. more..


    Construction Training
    The Association is now offering a wide range of courses for the construction industry in line with the CPCS scheme. Many are available funded through Train to Gain for qualifying companies and individuals. more..


    School Links
    The Association is heavily involved in the local 14-19 initiatives which enable schools to offer occupational training to their pupils in the fifth and sixth forms as a supplement to the traditional courses. These will offer the pupils practically based qualifications of equal standing to the more traditional route, and a better informed and qualified work force for the future.


    About Sandwell Training
    Established over 45 years ago, find out how we have grown and what we can currently offer companies and individuals.


    Contacting us
    How to find our training centres, and who to talk to, together with a few photos.


    Company Services and Training
    STA is an employer-based organisation with a rich portfolio of company training courses and related services.


    Apprenticeships
    Leaving school, or already in employment but with little or no training? An Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship could offer structure to employment and advancement.


    Train to Gain
    To increase business efficiency and competitiveness by enhancing the skills of your workforce.


    Links to related sites
    Links to other sites with related information.


    Sandwell Training Association Ltd
    Grainger House
    Cradley Road
    Cradley Heath
    West Midlands B64 6AG
    Tel: +44(0)1384 566981
    Fax: +44 (0)1384 634312
    e-mail: info@sandwelltraining.com
    Sandwell Training Association Limited is a company registered in England no: 164527 and a registered Charity no: 513180.