Bringing Training Directly to Learners Across the West Midlands
Teach A Trade has expanded its delivery model beyond its base in Telford, Shropshire, by delivering offsite, place-based training in Birmingham in partnership with Bournville Village Trust. This approach is designed to improve accessibility to high-quality training for learners across the West Midlands, particularly those who may face barriers to travelling to a central training centre.
By taking training directly into local communities and workplaces, Teach A Trade is supporting a more flexible and inclusive approach to skills development—ensuring that both individuals and employers can access relevant training where it is needed most.
Supporting Electricians with Practical, Local Training
The Birmingham delivery focused on upskilling 10 electricians in key areas, including:
- Electrical Inspection and Testing
- Domestic Ventilation training
These areas are increasingly important within the industry, particularly as compliance requirements and building standards continue to evolve. Providing this training locally enables learners to develop essential skills without the disruption of extended travel, making it easier for working professionals to engage in upskilling opportunities.
This place-based model is particularly valuable for employers, as it allows teams to access training while remaining close to their operational base.
Improving Access to Training in Shropshire and the West Midlands
Accessibility remains a key focus for Teach A Trade. While its primary training centre in Telford continues to deliver a wide range of electrical, gas and renewable courses, expanding into offsite delivery ensures that training can reach a broader audience across the West Midlands.
This model supports:
- Career changers entering the trades
- Existing electricians looking to upskill
- Employers seeking to develop their workforce locally
By reducing travel time and increasing flexibility, place-based training removes common barriers to participation and helps more individuals access high-quality training.
Real-World Application and Industry Relevance
As with all Teach A Trade programmes, the Birmingham training maintained a strong focus on practical, real-world application. Learners were able to engage with equipment, scenarios and standards that reflect current industry requirements, ensuring their skills are directly transferable to the workplace.
This aligns with growing demand across the region for qualified professionals in areas such as inspection and testing, ventilation, and compliance-related work, particularly within housing and retrofit programmes.
Explore Training Opportunities
For those looking to develop their skills further, Teach A Trade offers a range of courses delivered both from its Telford training centre and through offsite programmes across the West Midlands.
👉 Explore available training:
- Level 3 Electrical Testing Course | Inspection & Certifications
- NIC EIC Domestic Ventilation – Teach A Trade
Expanding Opportunities Through Local Delivery
The partnership with Bournville Village Trust highlights the value of collaboration in delivering accessible, high-quality training. By continuing to expand its offsite delivery model, Teach A Trade is helping to build a more skilled and adaptable workforce across Telford, Shropshire and the West Midlands.
As demand for qualified tradespeople continues to grow, bringing training closer to learners will play a key role in supporting both individual career progression and wider industry needs.