Transport Training Services

Name

Transport Training Services

Legal name

Transport Training Services (NI) Ltd

Website

https://transporttraining.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation (Road, Rail & Maritime) (EDABALBA), Driver & Technician Training, Certification & Workforce Management (THAIANAJ), Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training services
• Motor vehicle training
• Transport logistics apprenticeships
• Vocational training programs
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Crumlin

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Funding: Apprenticeship training is fully funded by the Department for the Economy for eligible candidates. Employers receive a £1,500 Employer Incentive Bonus upon completion of the full Level 3 framework. TTS operates as a social enterprise and charity, with the training costs covered by government funding rather than direct revenue from apprentices or employers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Transport Training Services delivers Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships for the motor vehicle, transport, and logistics sectors in Northern Ireland, using a block-release model that combines workshop practical training (minimum 50%), classroom theory, and e-learning at a purpose-built campus in Nutts Corner. Apprentices are employed by partner companies from day one and attend TTS approximately one week every two months, earning nationally recognised IMI (technical) and Pearson (driving) qualifications funded through the Department for the Economy's ApprenticeshipsNI programme.

Product overview

Transport Training Services offers a comprehensive portfolio of apprenticeship programs and short courses for the motor, transport, and logistics industries in Northern Ireland. The core offerings consist of three main apprenticeship categories: Motor Apprenticeships (technical vehicle repair/maintenance roles), Transport Apprenticeships (driving, sales, parts, aftersales), and Logistics Apprenticeships (warehousing, supply chain, management). Beyond apprenticeships, TTS provides venue hire for industry events, resources for schools including careers programs and taster courses, a job matching service to connect candidates with employers, and CV/interview preparation support. All programs operate on a block-release model with approximately one week of training every two months at their purpose-built facility, combined with employer-based work experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women in Wheels NI: An initiative launched to promote career options in transport and automotive to females, addressing the underrepresentation of women in the automotive, transport and logistics industries.

Products and services

• Motor Apprenticeships Level 2 and Level 3 technical apprenticeships for the retail motor industry covering vehicle maintenance, repair, and related services. Pathways include Light Vehicle Technician, Heavy Vehicle Technician, Motorcycle Technician, Auto Electrics, Vehicle Body Repair, and Vehicle Refinish (Paint) technician programmes. Targeted at school leavers, career changers, and motor industry employers across Northern Ireland.
• Transport Apprenticeships Apprenticeships for the transport sector covering driving, sales, parts, and aftersales roles. Programmes include Vehicle Sales, Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, and technician pathways, with qualifications awarded by Pearson for driving apprenticeships. Targeted at transport operators and individuals seeking driving and aftersales careers in Northern Ireland.
• Logistics Apprenticeships Apprenticeships for the logistics and supply chain sector covering warehousing, operations, and management. Programmes include Business Administration, Warehousing & Storage, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operations, Customer Service, Team Leading, and Management at various levels. Targeted at logistics employers and individuals across Northern Ireland.
• Venue Hire Hire of TTS training facilities including conference rooms, training rooms, computer suites, vehicle manoeuvring area, and vehicle maintenance/body repair workshops with paint booth. Targeted at transport and motor industry events, vehicle testing, competitions, driver appraisals, and technical training providers.
• Resources for Schools Career exploration programmes for school-aged children including Careers Ambassador Coaching, Careers Resources, Maths in Action (demonstrating mathematics relevance to motor industry), and The Apprenticeship Challenge (entrepreneurial business skills through vehicle purchasing/resale). Targeted at secondary schools and youth groups in Northern Ireland.
• Apprentice Job Matching Service Matches prospective apprentices without their own employer to a network of vetted employer partners across the transport and automotive sectors in Northern Ireland. Includes aptitude testing and pre-screening of candidates. Targeted at school leavers and career changers seeking an apprenticeship placement.
• CV Writing & Interview Preparation Service Support service for apprentice candidates including CV writing assistance and interview preparation to help secure apprenticeships with employer partners. Targeted at prospective apprentices applying to motor, transport and logistics employers.
• Basic Mechanics Taster Course Six-session Saturday morning introductory course providing prospective apprentices with hands-on workshop experience, basic tool usage, maintenance procedures, and fault finding skills to help participants decide if an automotive career is right for them. Targeted at prospective apprentices considering a motor vehicle apprenticeship.
• Women in Wheels NI Diversity initiative promoting career opportunities in transport and automotive sectors to women, addressing underrepresentation in the industries. Includes female apprentice ambassadors, a Facebook group community, and dedicated support for female candidates applying to TTS apprenticeships. Targeted at female prospective apprentices and diversity-focused employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% apprenticeship completion rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DAFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor commercial vehicle brand with franchise dealerships across NI that employ TTS apprentices. TTS offers brand-specific training modules for DAF.
• FordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive brand with franchise dealerships across NI that employ TTS apprentices. TTS offers brand-specific training modules for Ford.
• Toyota/LexuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive brands with franchise dealerships across NI that employ TTS apprentices. TTS offers brand-specific training modules and hosts Toyota and Lexus showcase events.
• ScaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor commercial vehicle brand with franchise dealerships across NI that employ TTS apprentices. TTS offers brand-specific training modules for Scania.
• IvecocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor commercial vehicle brand with franchise dealerships across NI that employ TTS apprentices. TTS offers brand-specific training modules for Iveco.
• KiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive brand with franchise dealerships across NI that employ TTS apprentices. TTS offers brand-specific training modules for Kia.
• Peugeot/CitroencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive brand group with franchise dealerships across NI that employ TTS apprentices. TTS offers brand-specific training modules.
• Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarding body for technical and customer service apprenticeship qualifications. TTS is an IMI accredited training provider offering nationally recognised qualifications.
• PearsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarding body for driving apprenticeship qualifications. TTS delivers qualifications awarded by Pearson for driving apprenticeships.
• Charles Hurst GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor automotive dealership group in NI that employs TTS apprentices across their franchise locations.
• Donnelly GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor automotive dealership group in NI that employs TTS apprentices.
• WrightbuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern Ireland bus manufacturer that employs TTS apprentices and represents the transport sector employer partnerships.
• TBF ThompsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransport and logistics company in NI that employs TTS apprentices.
• Transport Training Board for Northern IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered charity (NI101451) and parent organisation of Transport Training Services. TTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the charity.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pearson (UK): Global awarding body whose qualifications TTS uses for driving apprenticeships. Comparable to TTS as a wider educational services incumbent operating in vocational qualifications, apprenticeship frameworks, and skills certification.
• City & Guilds: UK vocational awarding body covering technical and trade qualifications. Comparable to TTS as a major UK institution in the same vocational training ecosystem where TTS delivers apprenticeship programmes.
• Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI): UK awarding body and sector skills organisation for the automotive industry. Comparable to TTS as the national accreditor whose qualifications TTS delivers; represents the broader industry ecosystem in which TTS operates.
• Babcock International (Babcock Training): Large UK defence and nuclear services group that runs significant apprenticeship and skills training programmes. Comparable to TTS as a major UK apprenticeship training operator, though operating at much larger scale and across different sectors rather than specialising in motor/transport.

Direct peers

• Remit Training: UK-based apprenticeship training provider specializing in the automotive sector. Directly comparable to TTS as it delivers motor industry apprenticeships, works with manufacturer brands, and operates employer-funded/partnership models targeting dealerships across Great Britain.
• GTG Training: Automotive training provider owned by Arnold Clark in Scotland, delivering apprenticeships and short courses for motor vehicle technicians. Comparable to TTS given its automotive focus, employer-anchored delivery model, and dedicated technical training facilities.
• JTL Training: UK apprenticeship training provider for the building services engineering sector (electrical, plumbing). Directly comparable to TTS as a sector-specialist apprenticeship provider using block-style training, employer partnerships, and government-funded delivery.
• Paragon Skills: UK-based independent training provider delivering apprenticeships across multiple sectors. Comparable to TTS as a similarly structured apprenticeship intermediary funded through government apprenticeship programmes and employer partnerships.
• Lifetime Training: Large UK apprenticeship training provider across multiple sectors including health, childcare, and active leisure. Comparable to TTS as a multi-sector apprenticeship intermediary using employer-led delivery and government co-funding models.
• Gen2: UK training provider delivering technical apprenticeships including engineering and motor vehicle programmes. Comparable to TTS as a regionally-focused apprenticeship training provider serving employer-led technical skills pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TTSNI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transport-training

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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