ETT
ETT (Electrical Training Trust) is a Northern Ireland charitable trust operating the only AM2 electrician assessment centre in Ireland and delivering accredited vocational training, CPD courses, and workforce verification for the NI electrical industry.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersBallymena, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ETT does
ETT (Electrical Training Trust), legally registered as Electrical Training NI Ltd, is a charitable trust founded in 1997 and headquartered in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The organization serves the Northern Ireland electrical industry through three interconnected business lines: vocational training delivery, industry-standard competency assessment, and workforce verification for public sector construction contracts.
Its core product is the AM2 Skills Test family, for which ETT holds an exclusive license from National Electrotechnical Training (NET) to operate the only AM2 assessment centre in Ireland. The AM2 is a compulsory industry-agreed assessment for apprentices, adult trainees, and experienced workers seeking qualified electrician status. ETT also delivers the AppsNI Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship, the Experienced Worker Assessment (NVQ 2346-03), and a portfolio of accredited continuing professional development courses spanning solar photovoltaic systems, EV charging, electrical energy storage, 18th Edition wiring regulations, PAT testing, inspection and testing, thermography, IOSH health and safety, and electrical estimating. Course fees range from £39 for short webinars to £730 for a full AM2 assessment.
ETT monetizes primarily through transactional course and assessment fees (one-time payment per enrolment), augmented by an event-driven GTM motion anchored on the annual Stay Connected industry event and direct employer engagement for apprenticeship recruitment. The organization also operates the Electrical Licence to Practice (LtP) system, an online workforce composition reporting platform adopted by CPD in February 2016 that now extends to approximately £1 billion of public sector construction work. ETT has trained over 5,000 apprentice electricians since inception, holds the 2022 Derek Thompson Industry Service Award, and maintains strategic partnerships with NET, City & Guilds, EAL, LCL Awards, NAPIT, NICEIC, and ECA. The organization is governed by a board led by CEO Derek Thompson and operates as a not-for-profit with no disclosed funding rounds or external investment.
ETT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ETT
- Legal name
- Electrical Training NI Ltd
- Website
- https://ett-ni.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- ETT (Electrical Training Trust) is a Northern Ireland charitable trust operating the only AM2 electrician assessment centre in Ireland and delivering accredited vocational training, CPD courses, and workforce verification for the NI electrical industry.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ETT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrical Vocational Training and Assessment
- NAICS
- Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)
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Where ETT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ballymena
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ETT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Training Course Fees: Revenue generated from accredited training courses including electrical installation, renewable energy systems (solar PV, EV charging, battery storage), inspection and testing, 18th edition wiring regulations, and various other electrical certification programs.
- AM2 Assessment Fees: Fees charged for AM2 occupational competence assessments, including full tests and resit examinations. From April 2021, full AM2 test fee is £730, with individual subsection resits ranging from £100-£225.
- Qualification and Certification Fees: Revenue from regulated qualification assessments and certifications including LCL Awards, City & Guilds, and EAL credentials for electrical workers seeking industry recognition.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Solar Photovoltaic Systems Course - £695 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Electrical Energy Storage Systems Course - £425 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | EV Charging Installation Course - £375 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PAT Testing Course - £375 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Inspection & Testing Practical Workshop - £225 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Landlords Electrical Safety Webinar - £39 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | AM2 Full Test - £730 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
ETT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ETT (Electrical Training Trust) operates the only AM2 occupational competence assessment centre in Ireland under license from National Electrotechnical Training (NET), delivering the AM2 family of skills tests alongside the AppsNI Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship, Experienced Worker Assessment (NVQ 2346-03), and a portfolio of accredited short courses covering solar PV, EV charging, battery storage, 18th Edition wiring regulations, PAT testing, inspection and testing, thermography, and safe isolation. It also operates the proprietary Electrical Licence to Practice online workforce compliance platform used on public sector construction contracts.
Product overview
ETT (Electrical Training Trust) is a charitable trust operating the only AM2 assessment centre in Ireland, providing vocational training and assessment services for the electrical industry. The core offering centers on the AM2 Skills Test family, including AM2S (apprentice end-point assessment) and AM2E (experienced worker assessment), combined with the AppsNI Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship and Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) programs. The training portfolio spans technical courses including Solar Photovoltaic Systems (LCL-SPV-3), Electric Vehicle Charging Installation (C&G 2921), Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS), 18th Edition BS7671 wiring regulations, PAT Testing, Inspection & Testing, and Thermography. Complementary offerings include IOSH health and safety qualifications, electrical estimating training, and the online Landlords Electrical Safety Webinar. ETT also operates an Electrical Licence to Practice platform providing workforce composition reporting for public sector construction contracts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AM2 Skills Test Compulsory industry-recognized occupational competence assessment for apprentices, adult trainees, and upskilling workers seeking qualified status in the electrical installation industry, ensuring a single agreed standard of competence.
- AM2S End-Point Assessment End-point assessment version of the AM2 test for apprentices, introduced as part of the new apprenticeship standards requiring all other knowledge and assessment units to be completed before enrollment.
- AM2E Experienced Worker Assessment Assessment for experienced workers who have completed the Experienced Worker Qualification, mirroring the AM2S assessment taken by apprentices at the end of their training.
- AppsNI Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship Industry-approved Level 3 apprenticeship program for electrical installation, providing the foundational training for entry into the electrical industry, with entry requirements of Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths.
- Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) NVQ 2346-03 assessment process for experienced workers who have been working as electricians for typically over five years but haven't achieved a Level 3 vocational qualification, replacing the JIB Mature Candidate Assessment.
- LCL Level 3 Award in Solar Photovoltaic Systems (LCL-SPV-3) Three-day Level 3 regulated qualification for electricians in the installation and maintenance of small-scale solar photovoltaic systems, aligned with BS 7671 and the IET Code of Practice for Grid Connected Solar PV Systems, priced at £695.
- C&G 2921 Electric Vehicle Charging Installation Level 3 award in the design and installation of domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging installations, covering BS 7671 section 722, modes of charging, installation practices, and certification requirements, priced at £375.
- LCL Level 3 Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) Two-day Level 3 award covering the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical energy storage systems in accordance with BS 7671 and the IET Code of Practice for EESS, priced at £425.
- C&G 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Course Level 3 award covering the requirements for electrical installations to BS7671:2018 (including Amendment 2 covering Arc Fault Detection Devices, fire safety design documentation, and prosumer low voltage electrical installations), with ongoing updates to reflect amendments such as A4:2026.
- C&G 2377 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Level 3 certificate for the code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment, covering legal requirements, visual inspection, essential tests, and required documentation, priced at £375.
- Introduction to Thermography One-day introductory course on thermal imaging applications for electricians and electrical engineers, covering infrared radiation science, thermal camera operation, and practical demonstrations for electrical installation activities.
- IOSH Managing Safely Three-day IOSH-accredited health and safety management course for managers and supervisors, covering hazard identification, risk assessment, legal responsibilities, and incident investigation, delivered in partnership with Nicola Penman Training.
- Practical Introduction to Electrical Estimating One-day live online course teaching detailed electrical estimating techniques, including reading specifications, quantity measurement, pricing strategies, and tender document analysis.
- Landlords Electrical Safety Webinar Three-hour online webinar providing landlords with essential knowledge on electrical safety legislation, installation checks, periodic inspection reports, and compliance requirements for rented properties, priced at £39.
- Inspection and Testing Practical Workshop One-day hands-on workshop providing refresher training for those carrying out inspection and testing of electrical installations, covering test procedures, verification of results, and certificate completion, priced at £225.
- Safe Isolation Training Training course covering safe isolation procedures for electrical systems, addressing legislative requirements, safe systems of work, and practical isolation techniques for electricians and facilities management workers.
- Electrical Licence to Practice System Online workforce composition reporting system that connects the competencies of individual electrical workers on a project-by-project basis, providing transparency and reporting tools to deter fraud and ensure only licensed electrical workers are employed on public sector contracts.
- Stay Connected Industry Event Annual Northern Ireland electrical industry event bringing together employers, electricians, apprentices, training providers, technical experts, and industry leaders for networking, CPD workshops and exhibitor showcases.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 5,000 apprentice electricians trained in local economy
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Companies that use ETT
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ETT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
ETT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.
- Walter S Mercer BallymenaminorLocal electrical company providing ongoing support for ETT's first-year apprentices through sponsorship and workplace opportunities.
- Stay Connected 2025 Event PartnersmajorEvent partners include ESF, NAPIT, NICEIC, ECA, Scolmore, Luceco, NIE, and Rachael Doherty - Inspired Consultancy who delivered CPD workshops and keynote sessions at the annual industry event.
- Sparky NinjaminorIndustry champion Dave Watts (Sparky Ninja) partnered with ETT to deliver CPD technical training courses for the NI electrical industry.
- Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market PartnershipmajorLMP partnered with ETT to launch the Cleantech Upskilling Electrical Training Academy to upskill local electricians in Antrim and Newtownabbey.
- TESPmajorThe Electrotechnical Skills Partnership runs campaigns and ambassador programs that ETT promotes to help people become qualified electricians and avoid rogue trainers.
- STEM Ambassador HubminorETT supports industry professionals in becoming STEM Ambassadors to connect with young people and inspire the next generation of electrical professionals.
- Nicola Penman TrainingminorPartnership with Nicola Penman Training to deliver IOSH accredited health and safety qualifications including Managing Safely and Working Safely through online sessions.
- NAPITmajorNational Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers partnered with ETT to deliver free technical seminars on EICR coding, surge protection, and EV charging in Belfast and Omagh.
- National Electrotechnical Training (NET)coreETT operates under exclusive license from NET to deliver AM2 assessments, the only AM2 centre in Ireland. NET develops assessment standards that ETT implements for evaluating electrical worker competency.
- City & GuildscoreAccredited awarding body for ETT's electrical qualification courses including 18th Edition, EV charging, inspection and testing, and PAT testing certifications.
- EALcoreAccredited awarding body for ETT's electrical installation inspection and testing courses and qualifications.
- LCL AwardscoreAccredited awarding body for ETT's solar PV and electrical energy storage system qualifications.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ETT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- JTL Training: JTL is one of the UK's leading electrical apprenticeship training providers, delivering Level 3 Electrical Installation apprenticeships through approved centres. JTL is directly comparable to ETT's AppsNI Level 3 apprenticeship and represents the kind of scaled apprenticeship provider ETT might compete with for employer relationships.
- NAPIT: NAPIT is a government-approved register of electrical installers and a training provider offering EICR coding seminars, inspection and testing courses, and CPD workshops. NAPIT is a direct peer because it actively delivers technical training to the same electrician and installer customer base as ETT and partners with ETT on joint seminars in Belfast and Omagh.
Broad incumbents
- JIB (Joint Industry Board): JIB is the UK-wide tripartite body that sets employment standards and grading for the electrical industry, including the former Mature Candidate Assessment (now superseded by ETT's EWA). JIB is comparable as a national standards and qualifications body that touches ETT's competency-verification domain.
- NICEIC: NICEIC is the UK's leading voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry, providing certification, training, and assessment services for electricians. While broader in scope than ETT (covering registration across the UK), it competes for the same pool of electrical training, assessment, and CPD revenue and overlaps with ETT as a Stay Connected event partner.
- Certsure (parent of NICEIC and ELECSA): Certsure is the parent company of NICEIC and ELECSA, the largest UK electrical certification schemes for installers. Certsure is comparable as a larger incumbent that combines registration, certification, and training services for the same electrician customer base ETT serves in Northern Ireland.
- CITB (Construction Industry Training Board): CITB is the industry training board for the UK construction sector, funding apprenticeship training and setting standards across trades including electrical. CITB is comparable as a larger incumbent that shapes the apprenticeship and training policy environment in which ETT operates.
Others
- City & Guilds: City & Guilds is a UK awarding body that accredits ETT's 18th Edition, EV charging, PAT testing, and inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2382, 2921, 2377, 2391). Although technically a partner rather than competitor, C&G's own training content and approved-centre network overlap with ETT's curriculum and reach.
- National Electrotechnical Training (NET): NET is the industry body that owns and licenses the AM2 assessment standards that ETT implements. NET is comparable as the upstream licensor that determines ETT's regulatory monopoly and the underlying curriculum framework for the AM2 family of products.
- EAL: EAL is a specialist awarding and certification organisation for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, including electrotechnical qualifications. EAL is comparable as a partner accreditation body that provides the qualification framework underpinning ETT's electrical installation inspection and testing courses.
- LCL Awards: LCL Awards is a UK awarding organisation specialising in renewable energy, solar PV, and electrical energy storage qualifications. LCL is comparable as both an ETT accreditation partner (LCL-SPV-3 and LCL EESS courses) and as an adjacent provider of renewable training content for electricians.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks2 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ETT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
ETT funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about ETT
What does ETT do?
ETT (Electrical Training Trust) operates the only AM2 occupational competence assessment centre in Ireland under license from National Electrotechnical Training (NET), delivering the AM2 family of skills tests alongside the AppsNI Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship, Experienced Worker Assessment (NVQ 2346-03), and a portfolio of accredited short courses covering solar PV, EV charging, battery storage, 18th Edition wiring regulations, PAT testing, inspection and testing, thermography, and safe isolation. It also operates the proprietary Electrical Licence to Practice online workforce compliance platform used on public sector construction contracts.
Is ETT a public or private company?
ETT is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was ETT founded?
ETT was founded in 1997. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ETT based?
ETT is headquartered in Ballymena, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does ETT make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Training Course Fees are the primary driver. The others are AM2 Assessment Fees and qualification and Certification Fees.
Who are ETT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are JTL Training and NAPIT. Broad incumbents are JIB (Joint Industry Board), NICEIC, Certsure (parent of NICEIC and ELECSA) and CITB (Construction Industry Training Board). Others are City & Guilds, National Electrotechnical Training (NET), EAL and LCL Awards.
Does ETT have an API?
No public API is recorded for ETT.
What industry is ETT in?
ETT's product category is Electrical Vocational Training and Assessment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDANAIAM, Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC), with a secondary code of EDAAALAH, Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE). Its NAICS code is 6115 and its SIC code is 8734.