What Poultec does

Poultec Training Limited is an independent, family-run apprenticeship and vocational training provider founded in 1997 and headquartered in Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, with a legal entity domiciled in England. The company delivers government-funded apprenticeships (Levels 2-5), vocational diplomas, commercial short courses, and 16-19 study programmes to UK employers and learners across nine primary sectors: dental, education, engineering, equine, food manufacturing, hairdressing, healthcare, hospitality, and poultry. Poultry is a particular specialty, spanning Poultry Passport and Lion Training Passport-approved courses alongside Level 2/3 apprenticeships and Level 2/3 work-based diplomas in Agriculture (Poultry Production).

The technology stack is modest and largely third-party: the OneFile platform powers learner login, e-portfolio tracking, and off-the-job training logs; a proprietary Course Manager booking system supports self-serve short-course and eLearning purchases (£22-£400+ per course); and Zoom is used for live web delivery. No proprietary AI/ML, mobile apps, or public API surfaces are disclosed. Delivery is flexible, spanning on-site employer visits, remote tutoring, workplace-based learning, and physical training centres at Mattishall (HQ), Norwich (engineering), and North Tuddenham via a partnership with Kimblewick Equestrian Centre.

The business model is overwhelmingly B2B and government-funded. ESFA-approved apprenticeship training is 95-100% covered for most employers, with non-levy SMEs contributing 5% and levy payers drawing on their apprenticeship levy pot. Poultec offers a free apprentice recruitment service to employers as a lead-conversion tool, alongside paid commercial training (short courses, eLearning, and vocational diplomas at £3,160-£3,960+VAT). The GTM motion is direct enterprise/SMB field sales via phone, email, and website enquiry, supported by content marketing (case studies, sector guidance, learner success stories) and a Training Needs Analysis tool. Customer evidence spans NHS trusts, enterprise poultry operators (Pilgrim's Europe, Cobb UK), independent dental practices, and small employers across hospitality and healthcare.

Name

Poultec

Legal name

Poultec Training Limited

Website

https://poultec.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Poultec is an independent UK apprenticeship and vocational training provider offering government-funded apprenticeships, study programmes, and commercial short courses across sectors including dental, poultry, healthcare, engineering, equine, and business administration for UK employers and young learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Apprenticeships

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Agriculture & Food Production (EDABALAA), Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training
• Vocational education
• Work-based learning
• Poultry training
• Dental apprenticeships

Headquarters

HQ city

Dereham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Delivery: Government-funded apprenticeship training for employers across multiple sectors. Revenue is generated through government funding (ESFA) and employer co-investment contributions. Non-levy SMEs pay 5% of training costs; levy payers use their levy pot.
2. Commercial Short Courses: Paid short courses and eLearning programmes for poultry sector compliance and professional development. Prices range from £22 to £400+ per course.
3. Vocational Diplomas: Level 2 and Level 3 Work-based Diplomas in Agriculture (Poultry Production) offered at £3,160 + VAT and £3,960 + VAT respectively.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Poultec delivers funded apprenticeships (Levels 2-5), vocational diplomas, 16-19 study programmes, and short courses across multiple UK sectors including dental, healthcare, business administration, management, and poultry. Training is delivered flexibly through workplace-based learning, on-site training centres (Mattishall, Norwich), remote eLearning, and live Zoom sessions, primarily funded by the UK government via ESFA apprenticeship levy and co-investment. Poultec also provides free apprentice recruitment services to employers and year-round enrolment.

Product overview

Poultec is an independent, family-run apprenticeship and training provider founded in 1997, offering a portfolio of work-based learning programmes across multiple UK industry sectors. The core offering consists of funded apprenticeships (spanning levels 2-5) in areas including Business Administration, Healthcare, Dental, Management, and Poultry, complemented by 16-19 Study Programmes in Engineering, Hairdressing, Equine, and Business Admin. Poultry sector training is a particular specialty, encompassing apprenticeships, diplomas, approved short courses (Poultry Passport and Lion Training Passport), and on-demand eLearning. The company delivers flexible training through workplace-based learning, tutor-led workshops, online sessions, and self-paced eLearning modules, all supported by experienced vocational tutors. Year-round enrolment and free apprentice recruitment services are offered to employers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 3 A funded apprenticeship programme (Level 3) designed to build confident, capable administrators who improve efficiency, streamline processes, and gain a Diploma for Business Administrators. Targeted at UK employers developing administrative staff.
• Dental Nurse Apprenticeship (GDC) - Level 3 An 18-month funded apprenticeship that trains dental nurses to meet General Dental Council (GDC) requirements, covering dental anatomy, patient care, radiography, and clinical standards. Leads to GDC registration as a qualified Dental Nurse.
• Dental Practice Manager Apprenticeship - ILM Level 4 An 18-month funded ILM Level 4 apprenticeship for developing confident, effective dental practice managers who can lead teams, manage compliance, and support smooth practice operations.
• Dental Receptionist Apprenticeship - Level 2 A 12-month funded Level 2 Customer Service apprenticeship for dental receptionists to improve patient experience, build professional reception teams, and support compliance.
• Oral Health Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 4 A 14-month apprenticeship for qualified dental nurses to develop into prevention-focused Oral Health Practitioners, covering oral health education and patient support.
• Medical Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 3 A funded Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship for healthcare administrators across GP surgeries, NHS trusts, and private hospitals.
• Team Leader Apprenticeship - ILM Level 3 A 15-month apprenticeship designed to develop first-line managers, team leaders, and supervisors into confident leaders with ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management.
• Operations Manager Apprenticeship - ILM Level 5 A 24-month apprenticeship to develop managers into confident operational leaders, including ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management and end-point assessment.
• Customer Service Apprenticeships Apprenticeship programmes in customer service covering communication, customer experience, and product knowledge for front-line customer-facing roles across multiple sectors.
• Management Apprenticeships Leadership and management apprenticeship programmes including ILM qualifications for team leaders and operations managers.
• Poultry Worker Apprenticeship - Level 2 Level 2 apprenticeship for poultry workers covering multi-skilled roles with a Work-based Diploma in Agriculture (Poultry Production); 95-100% government funded.
• Poultry Technician Apprenticeship - Level 3 Level 3 apprenticeship for poultry technicians with advanced skills covering management responsibilities; 95-100% government funded.
• Poultry Short Courses Poultry Passport and Lion Training Passport approved short courses including biosecurity, welfare, health & safety, manual handling, environmental awareness, and food safety training for poultry sector employers. Priced from £22 to £400+ per candidate.
• Poultry eLearning On-demand poultry eLearning courses covering farm hygiene, biosecurity, environmental awareness, and poultry welfare for broilers and turkeys; priced £50-£150 per course.
• Hairdressing & Barbering Study Programme City & Guilds qualifications for 16-19 year-olds covering Level 1 and Level 2 hairdressing and barbering skills delivered in an industry-style training salon at the Mattishall centre.
• Engineering Study Programme City & Guilds engineering programmes for 16-19 year-olds covering welding & fabrication, vehicle maintenance, and engineering operations at the Norwich training centre.
• Business Administration Study Programme Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration for 16-19 year-olds to develop office and administrative skills at Poultec's Mattishall training centre.
• Equine Study Programme Level 1 Certificate in Land Based Studies (Horse Care) for 16-19 year-olds at Kimblewick Equestrian Centre, covering grooming, feeding, and horse handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of employers report higher staff retention by offering apprenticeships (Gov.uk)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Poultry TrainingcoreOthersBritish Poultry Training is the governing body for the Poultry Passport scheme. Poultec is an approved training provider offering all courses required for Poultry Passport certification, including work-based diplomas and short courses for poultry sector compliance.
• Lion Training PassportcoreOthersLion Training Passport is the egg production industry's training and competency scheme. Poultec offers approved courses including Poultry Health & Welfare, Biosecurity, Security & Egg Handling, and Food Safety for Egg Producers.
• Kimblewick Equestrian CentreminorOthersPartnership for equine training delivery. Kimblewick Equestrian Centre in North Tuddenham hosts Poultec's Horse Care Study Programme for 16-19 year-olds.
• Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)coreTechnology or IntegrationILM is part of the City & Guilds Group. Poultec delivers ILM-recognised apprenticeships including Level 3 Team Leader, Level 4 Dental Practice Manager, and Level 5 Operations Manager programmes.
• General Dental Council (GDC)coreOthersGDC is the regulatory body for dental professionals in the UK. Poultec's Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship leads to GDC registration upon completion, meeting regulatory requirements for dental nursing qualifications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lifetime Training: Lifetime Training is one of the UK's largest apprenticeship providers operating across multiple sectors (childcare, health, dental, business, hospitality), with funded apprenticeship delivery comparable to Poultec's multi-sector model and direct overlap on dental and business admin programmes.
• HIT Training: HIT Training is one of the UK's largest independent apprenticeship providers, offering programmes in business, care, dental, hospitality, and management, with comparable funding-led B2B delivery and overlapping apprenticeship portfolios.
• Plumpton College: Plumpton College is a UK land-based college delivering agriculture, animal management, equine, and engineering programmes — overlapping Poultec's equine study programmes and agricultural/poultry-related vocational training.
• SR Apprenticeships: SR Apprenticeships is an independent UK apprenticeship provider delivering standards-based programmes across business administration, management, and sector-specific roles — a similarly sized independent operator competing with Poultec for SME employer accounts.
• Myerscough College: Myerscough College is a UK further education college with a strong land-based and agricultural portfolio including poultry, equine, and engineering — directly overlapping Poultec's poultry, equine, and engineering study programmes.
• Skills Training UK: Skills Training UK is a UK-based apprenticeship and vocational training provider delivering government-funded apprenticeships in business, customer service, leadership, and sector-specific programmes, closely matching Poultec's B2B funded-apprenticeship model.
• Babington Group: Babington is a UK apprenticeship and training provider covering business administration, customer service, dental, childcare, and management apprenticeships — directly competing with Poultec across several core apprenticeship verticals.

Broad incumbents

• BPP Professional Education: BPP is a large UK professional education provider offering apprenticeships in business, management, and professional services — competing with Poultec's leadership and business administration apprenticeships as part of a broader education portfolio.
• City & Guilds (training delivery arm): City & Guilds is a major UK awarding and training organisation whose apprenticeship and vocational qualifications underpin many of the same standards Poultec delivers (including ILM and technical qualifications), representing both a partner and a broader incumbent competitor.
• Kaplan UK: Kaplan is a major UK education and training provider with apprenticeship programmes in business, finance, dental, and professional pathways, offering overlapping capabilities as part of a much broader portfolio that competes with Poultec in several apprenticeship standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PoultecTraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/poultec-training

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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