The Construction Hub Academy

What The Construction Hub Academy does

The Construction Hub Academy (legal entity: The Construction Hub Academy Wales Limited; trading as TCHAW) is a UK private limited company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Blackwood, Wales, that delivers accredited vocational training to the construction plant, civils, and streetworks sectors. Its curriculum centres on CPCS and NPORS plant operator certifications (excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, cranes), complemented by City & Guilds-accredited NRSWA streetworks training, confined space training, CITB Site Safety Plus courses (SSSTS, SMSTS), NVQ qualifications across Levels 2–6, and 3-year groundworks apprenticeships funded by the Welsh Government. Training is delivered through two channels — a purpose-built facility in Blackwood featuring a specialist confined space rig and a brand-new JCB fleet, supplemented by Leica geosystems and Engcon tilt rotators — and nationwide on-site delivery at customer locations, including on-site NVQ assessment designed to minimise disruption to the working day.

The business model is primarily transactional course fees (£150–£1,650 per course) plus longer-cycle apprenticeship and NVQ contracts, with funding accessed via Welsh Government programmes (ReAct+, ESF), CITB grants, and Ideal4Finance 0% APR instalment plans over 6–24 months. Go-to-market is direct, enterprise-field style: phone enquiries, online booking, website enquiry forms, and social media, supported by partnerships with OEM equipment brands (Holt JCB, Leica, Engcon) and accreditation bodies (NPORS, CPCS, City & Guilds, CITB, NOCN, RTITB, SQA). Customer segments span individual novice and experienced plant operators, construction apprentices, construction employers needing workforce upskilling, and site supervisors/managers pursuing NVQ progression. The company is founder-led, with no disclosed external investment, acquisitions, or funding rounds.

Name

The Construction Hub Academy

Legal name

The Construction Hub Academy Wales Limited

Website

https://tchaw.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Construction Hub Academy is a Wales-based, UK-wide construction training provider delivering accredited CPCS, NPORS, NRSWA, confined space, NVQ, and groundworks apprenticeship courses from a purpose-built Blackwood facility and on customer sites. It serves construction plant operators, apprentices, and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Training Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Construction (EDABALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

Keywords

• Construction plant training
• NPORS certification
• CPCS certification
• Groundworks apprenticeships
• Construction NVQ qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Barry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Short Courses: Fixed-duration training courses for plant equipment operation, safety certifications, and construction skills. Courses range from 1-7 days with upfront course fees.
2. NVQ Assessments: Level 2 to Level 6 NVQ qualifications delivered on-site with minimal disruption to working day. Process made simple and straightforward by qualified team.
3. Apprenticeship Programs: 3-year Groundworks Apprenticeships funded by Welsh Government. Apprentices spend 4 days with employer and 1 day at academy per week.
4. Finance Options: Partnership with Ideal4Finance offering 0% APR financing options for course fees, with monthly payment plans over 6-24 months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Construction Hub Academy is an NPORS and CPCS accredited training provider that delivers construction plant operator, streetworks, confined space, and safety certification courses, alongside Level 2-6 NVQ qualifications and three-year Groundworks Apprenticeships. Training is delivered from a purpose-built facility in Blackwood, Wales, equipped with a new JCB machinery fleet, Leica geosystems, Engcon tilt rotators, and a specialist confined space facility, and is also delivered on-site at customer locations nationwide.

Product overview

The Construction Hub Academy is a training organization offering a unified portfolio of construction plant operation training services. The core offerings center on accredited certification programs through CPCS and NPORS for heavy machinery (excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, cranes), complemented by streetworks, confined space, and safety training. The Academy also provides NVQ qualifications (Level 2-6) and Groundworks Apprenticeships delivered through a blend of on-site practical experience and classroom instruction. Funding programs (PLA, ReAct+, CITB) and equipment finance options (via Ideal4Finance) serve as support services enabling access to training. All offerings are delivered from a purpose-built facility in Blackwood, Wales, using a new fleet of JCB equipment, with partners including Holt JCB, Leica Geosystems, and Engcon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPCS Training (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) Accredited training for construction plant equipment operators leading to CPCS certification, covering machinery such as telescopic handlers, forward tipping dumpers, 360 excavators, appointed persons, and mobile cranes. Delivered to plant operators and construction employers across the UK.
• NPORS Training (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) Accredited training leading to NPORS certification for plant operations including forward tipping dumpers, 360 excavators, plant marshals, and material handlers. Targeted at individual plant operators and construction employers.
• Streetworks Training (NRSWA) City & Guilds accredited training for streetworks operatives and supervisors covering NRSWA qualifications for work on public highways. Targeted at construction and civils employers and their operatives.
• Confined Space Training Specialist confined space training at one of only a few facilities in South Wales, designed to meet industry safety standards for working in restricted environments. Targeted at construction, civils, and utilities personnel.
• Safety Courses (HS&E, SSSTS, SMSTS) Health, safety and environment awareness courses including CITB Site Safety Plus certificates (SSSTS, SMSTS) and safety awareness training. Targeted at site operatives, supervisors, and managers.
• NVQ Qualifications (Level 2-6) National Vocational Qualifications delivered on-site across multiple construction sectors for excavator drivers, site supervisors, and site managers, from Level 2 through Level 6, with minimal disruption to the working day. Targeted at individual construction professionals and their employers.
• Groundworks Apprenticeships Three-year funded apprenticeships combining on-site practical experience with off-the-job training at the Academy, leading to recognised qualifications in groundworks and civil engineering. Apprentices spend four days with employer and one day at the Academy per week. Targeted at young entrants (16+) and sponsoring employers.
• Specialist Equipment Training (GPS, Tilt Rotator, MEWPs) Advanced training for specialized construction equipment including 3D GPS machine control, tilt rotators, mobile elevated work platforms (booms and scissor lifts), and agricultural tractors. Targeted at experienced plant operators seeking advanced skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Apprentices achieve recognised qualifications and reach full potential in construction careers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Holt JCBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquipment partnership providing brand-new JCB machinery for training purposes. The academy trains using a modern JCB fleet, giving learners hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment.
• Leica GeosystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquipment partnership providing Leica geosystems technology for training, supporting accurate and modern surveying and positioning training.
• EngconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquipment partnership providing Engcon tilt rotators for training, enhancing the practical capabilities of excavator training programmes.
• Ideal4Finance (Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partnership offering 0% APR financing for course fees. Provides monthly payment plans (6-24 months) to make training more accessible to individuals and businesses.
• Cyfle Building SkillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction skills training organisation that works with The Construction Hub Academy for groundwork apprenticeship qualifications. Testimonial client praising the academy's hands-on approach.
• City & GuildscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccreditation body providing qualifications including Streetworks NRSWA certifications and apprenticeship frameworks. Logo displayed on contact page.
• NPORScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Plant Operators Registration Scheme - accredited training provider status enabling delivery of NPORS plant operator certifications.
• CPCS (Construction Plant Certification Scheme)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCPCS accredited training provider enabling delivery of CPCS certifications for plant operators. Cards and qualifications recognised industry-wide.
• CITBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction Industry Training Board partnership for industry qualifications and funding. Supports skills development in construction sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• McArdle Training: UK construction and plant training provider offering CPCS, NPORS, NVQ and confined space courses. Directly comparable mix of regulated plant operator certifications and on-site NVQ delivery.
• Develop Training: UK-wide private training provider delivering NPORS/CPCS-accredited plant operator courses, NVQs and construction safety training. Directly comparable to The Construction Hub Academy in course catalogue, accreditation mix and target audience of plant operators and construction firms.
• Construction Skills People: UK private training provider focused on construction health & safety, plant and streetworks qualifications. Comparable course menu (CSCS, CPCS/NPORS, NRSWA streetworks) and similar target customer segments.
• 3B Training: UK accredited training company offering CITB Site Safety Plus (SSSTS/SMSTS), NPORS/CPCS plant courses, NVQs and confined space training. Closely comparable in product breadth and customer base of construction employers and individuals.
• Aspen Training: UK training provider delivering plant operator, safety and construction-related NVQ/SVQ courses. Comparable scope of NPORS, CPCS and safety certifications for construction employers.
• JB Associates (Construction Training): UK-based accredited construction training centre delivering plant, lifting, safety and NVQ qualifications. Comparable accreditation stack and enterprise on-site delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• City & Guilds: Major UK awarding body whose accredited qualifications (including NRSWA streetworks and apprenticeship frameworks) underpin The Construction Hub Academy's certification pathway. An adjacent incumbent rather than a head-to-head competitor.
• NOCN Group: UK awarding organisation and approved training provider delivering construction, plant and apprenticeship qualifications. Wider portfolio than the Academy but operates in the same accreditation and apprenticeship space.
• Babcock International (Training Services): Large UK training provider operating across defence, nuclear and infrastructure skills, including construction-related apprenticeships and vocational programmes. A broad incumbent whose apprenticeship infrastructure overlaps with the Academy's funded programmes.
• CITB National Construction College: Industry-training-board-operated colleges delivering the UK benchmark for plant, safety and supervisory construction training. A larger, established incumbent providing many of the same NPORS-adjacent and SSSTS/SMSTS courses at multiple UK sites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PlantandConstructionTraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-construction-hub-academy

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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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