Kentec Training

What Kentec Training does

Kentec Training is a UK-based, third-generation family-run vocational training provider founded in 2008, delivering accredited health and safety, work-at-height, first aid, forklift, and plant-and-machinery training from owned training centres in Tonbridge (headquarters), Ashford, and Glasgow, supplemented by on-site client delivery and an eLearning platform. The business offers 150+ accredited courses validated by 15+ awarding bodies, including NEBOSH (Gold Learning Partner), PASMA, IPAF, CITB, NPORS, IOSH, and Qualsafe, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Achilles UVDB Silver Plus, Cyber Essentials, and Living Wage certifications.

The company sells primarily on a per-delegate basis with course fees in the £115–£265 range, supplemented by CITB grant funding, and serves a diversified base of over 1,000 UK organisations across construction, utilities, warehousing, retail logistics, facilities management, and higher education — with named clients including UKPN, Multiplex, ALDI, GENCO, and the University of Kent. Distribution is multi-channel: owned training centres, on-site employer delivery, an online booking calendar, and digital eLearning. The business has 11–50 employees and leadership influence evidenced by Steve Booker's appointment as PASMA Chairman and participation in working groups including BS 8454:2006 and ISO 18878.

Recent strategic positioning is defined by a multi-site UK rollout (Glasgow launch, Ashford opening August 2025, Tonbridge HQ expansion), divestiture of non-core Kentec Tool Hire, a partnership with Highreach Training Services, and elevation to NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner status, indicating a focused build-out of accredited training capacity rather than horizontal diversification.

Name

Kentec Training

Legal name

Kentec Training Ltd

Website

https://kentectraining.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kentec Training is a UK family-run vocational training provider founded in 2008, delivering 150+ accredited health, safety, work-at-height, first aid, and plant courses from centres in Tonbridge, Ashford, and Glasgow to over 1,000 UK organisations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health & Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution (EDABALAR)

Keywords

• Health safety training
• Work at height training
• Accredited training courses
• Forklift operator training
• Plant machinery training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tonbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Revenue generated from per-delegate course fees for accredited training courses across health & safety, work at height, first aid, forklift, plant & machinery, and instructor academy categories. Courses available as public open courses and private group bookings.
2. CITB Short Course Grants: As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, Kentec can apply for grants on behalf of levy-registered construction employers. Grant tiers range from £60-£880 depending on course type (MEWP, Plant & Machinery) and operator experience level.
3. CITB Employer Networks: Match-funding of 30-50% of training costs available through CITB Employer Networks for construction-specific training, reducing effective price point for employers while maintaining revenue per course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kentec Training delivers over 150 industry-recognised, fully-accredited training courses across health & safety, work at height, workplace safety, first aid, forklift, plant & machinery, and instructor academy categories. Training is delivered at three owned centres (Tonbridge, Ashford, Glasgow), on client sites across the UK, and via an eLearning platform for theory modules. Courses are accredited by 15+ awarding bodies including IOSH, CITB, NEBOSH, PASMA, IPAF, Ladder Association, RTITB, NPORS, Qualsafe, UKATA, BAF, TETRA, and Fit2Fit.

Product overview

Kentec Training is a multi-course training provider offering over 150 industry-recognised and fully-accredited training courses across health & safety, work at height, workplace safety, first aid, forklift, plant & machinery, and instructor academy categories. The portfolio includes branded course series from major awarding bodies such as IOSH (Working Safely, Managing Safely), CITB (SMSTS, SSSTS, HSA, TWCTC, TWSTC), PASMA (Mobile Access Towers), IPAF (MEWPs), Ladder Association, TETRA, NEBOSH, Qualsafe (First Aid, Health & Safety), RTITB (Forklift), NPORS (Plant), BAF (Abrasive Wheels), UKATA (Asbestos), and Fit2Fit (Face Fit). The company also offers eLearning versions of select courses for online delivery. Training is delivered at company-owned centres in Tonbridge and Ashford, Kent, as well as on client sites across the southeast UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health & Safety Courses Health and safety training courses including IOSH qualifications, CITB courses (SMSTS, SSSTS, HSA), NEBOSH certifications, and Qualsafe-accredited courses covering manual handling, fire safety, COSHH, and risk assessment, targeted at employees, supervisors, and managers across industries.
• Work at Height Courses Working at height training including PASMA mobile access tower courses, IPAF MEWP operator training, Ladder Association courses, safety harness training, and TETRA ladder safety systems, targeted at construction, facilities management, utilities, and maintenance workers.
• Workplace Safety Courses Workplace safety courses including BAF abrasive wheels training, CAT & Genny cable avoidance training, face fit testing, PAT testing, power tools safety, and UKATA asbestos awareness training, targeted at construction, utilities, and industrial workers.
• First Aid Training Courses First aid training accredited by Qualsafe including Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, First Aid Requalification, and First Response Emergency Care qualifications, targeted at workplace first aiders and emergency responders.
• Forklift Training Courses RTITB-accredited forklift and materials handling training including counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, rough terrain telescopic handlers, pivot steer trucks, pallet stackers, and vehicle-mounted forklifts, targeted at warehouse, logistics, and construction operators.
• Plant & Machinery Courses NPORS-accredited plant and machinery training including excavators (180° and 360°), dumpers, road rollers, dozers, overhead cranes, lorry loaders, and slinger/signaller courses, targeted at construction site plant operators.
• Instructor Academy Instructor certification programs for becoming a qualified training instructor in lift trucks (RTITB), MEWPs (IPAF), mobile access towers (PASMA), and ladder safety (Ladder Association), targeted at individuals pursuing careers as accredited training instructors.
• eLearning Online learning platform offering digital versions of courses including IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Managing Safely, CITB Health & Safety Awareness, IPAF operator theory modules, and IPAF MEWP for Managers, enabling remote theory-based learning for individual delegates and corporate workforces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by over 1000 UK organisations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Highreach Training ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced for training delivery collaboration. Details limited in available source material.
• UTS Sales & RepairscoreOthersOne of four dedicated suppliers of mobile access towers for PASMA training courses. Kentec is official reseller for UTS access equipment. Components compatible with other tower systems while maintaining compliance standards.
• Alto Access ProductscoreOthersOne of four dedicated suppliers for mobile access tower stock used across PASMA training courses. Known for quality, durability, and user-focused design. Primarily used in advanced PASMA training courses.
• BOSS Access TowerscoreOthersOne of four dedicated mobile access tower stock providers. Widely recognised for reliability, robustness, and compliance with industry standards. Primarily used in basic PASMA training courses including Towers for Users and Low-Level Access.
• Euro Towers LtdcoreOthersOne of four dedicated mobile access tower stock providers. Well-established manufacturer supplying aluminium tower systems designed for safe working at height. Supports well-rounded learning reflecting variety of equipment used on modern sites.
• SinoboomcoreOthersCore supplier of MEWPs forming backbone of training fleet including scissorlifts, mobile and static boom lifts, personal access vehicles (PAVs). Known for innovation, reliability, and compliance with international safety standards. Used extensively across IPAF Operator training programmes.
• ARESTA SafetycoreOthersSupplier of safe, reliable, and cost-effective safety harnesses available for purchase on training days. Harnesses vetted and inspected by experienced safety harness instructors for suitability.
• RidgeGearcoreOthersSupplier of premium safety harnesses, lanyards & connectors used across safety harness training programmes free of charge, with purchase option. Professional grade, fully compliant PPE reflecting real workplace conditions.
• SpanSet UKcoreOthersSupplier of GOTCHA 2 rescue and evacuation system used in Safety Harness Rescue training. Ultra-lightweight rescue kit designed for remote recovery of suspended casualties enabling safe and efficient lifting or lowering in emergency situations.
• JSP SafetyminorOthersSupplier of wide range of PPE including hard hats, respiratory protection equipment, and essential site PPE available for purchase at booking or on training days.
• LYTE Ladders & TowerscoreOthersSupplier of professional leaning ladders for Ladder Association and TETRA training programmes. Known for quality craftsmanship, durability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Little Giant LaddersminorOthersSupplier of stepladders used across Ladder Association training programmes. Originating from United States, increasingly common in UK and international workplaces, building delegate confidence with growing equipment standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ProTrainings: Digital-first UK training provider offering blended and online-only vocational, first aid, and health & safety courses. Comparable as a competitive threat to the eLearning slice of Kentec's catalogue (IOSH theory, first aid, manual handling).

Broad incumbents

• St John Ambulance: UK's leading first aid training charity, delivering workplace first aid, defibrillator, and mental health courses. Comparable on the first aid and workplace safety segments, but a much larger incumbent with charitable brand and nationwide volunteer infrastructure.
• British Red Cross: Major UK first aid and workplace safety training provider alongside humanitarian services. Comparable on Qualsafe-accredited first aid courses and corporate workplace safety training, but a broader charity-led incumbent.
• British Safety Council: Long-established UK safety charity and training provider offering IOSH, NEBOSH, and bespoke corporate safety training. Comparable on accredited health & safety portfolio, but a broader incumbent with membership and advisory services alongside training.

Direct peers

• SHEilds: UK- and internationally-focused health, safety, and environmental training provider offering NEBOSH, IOSH, and IEMA courses. Comparable on accredited course mix, online delivery, and price-led positioning.
• Astutis: UK NEBOSH, IOSH, and IEMA training provider delivering open, in-company, and online courses to the same health and safety professional buyer. Closely comparable on course mix and target audience (H&S managers, supervisors).
• 3B Training: UK-based health, safety, and environmental training provider offering a similarly broad accredited portfolio (CITB, IOSH, NEBOSH, IPAF, PASMA, first aid). Direct competitor in the same courses, customer segments (construction, utilities, FM), and B2B sales motion.
• Phoenix Health & Safety: UK health and safety training specialist focused on NEBOSH, IOSH, and construction-related qualifications with both in-person and eLearning delivery. Direct competitor for the same occupational H&S delegates and corporate buyers.

Regional players

• Keenan Training: UK construction and H&S training provider delivering CITB, IOSH, and plant operator courses. Comparable on construction-focused accredited course mix and regional UK delivery model.
• TT Training: UK-based construction-focused training provider (CSCS, SMSTS, SSSTS, NPORS) competing in the same South East and broader UK construction vertical. Comparable in course mix and customer base, with a regional delivery footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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