SETA Training & Skills Academy Stockport

What SETA Training & Skills Academy Stockport does

SETA Training & Skills Academy Stockport (legally SETA Training & Advisory Services Ltd, Company Registration No. 3001863) is a UK-based vocational health and safety training provider, founded in 1989 and wholly owned by Stockport Engineering Training Association Limited, a registered charity (No. 510493). The company delivers face-to-face classroom-based accredited courses at its training centre in Stockport and at customer premises across the UK, with no proprietary technology platform—delivery relies on physical training materials, classroom facilities, and examinations administered by the NEBOSH and IOSH awarding bodies.

The product portfolio spans three tiers: (1) NEBOSH accredited qualifications including the National General Certificate, Fire Safety Certificate, Environmental Management Certificate, Process Safety Management Certificate, and a suite of HSE one-day awards; (2) IOSH approved courses including Managing Safely, Supervising Safely, and Working Safely; and (3) a catalogue of short safety courses covering Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling, Fire Marshal, PUWER Assessor, Risk Assessment, Accident Investigation, Warehouse Safety, Power Press Safety, Safe Slinging, Work at Height, and Asbestos Awareness, plus a Train the Trainer programme. Pricing is per-delegate, ranging from £115 (half-day Asbestos Awareness) to £1,395 (NEBOSH General Certificate Day Release), excluding VAT.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model: course fees from open enrolment at the Stockport centre and bespoke on-site corporate training, supplemented by group booking discounts and a 10% referral programme. Customer segments include individual health and safety professionals pursuing career advancement, supervisors and team leaders, general workforce requiring statutory training, and verticals such as construction, high-hazard process industries, and the public sector. The company markets through its website, email, phone, and a light social media presence (Facebook, X/Twitter).

Name

SETA Training & Skills Academy Stockport

Legal name

SETA Training & Advisory Services Ltd

Website

https://setatraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SETA Training & Skills Academy Stockport is a UK-based vocational training provider delivering face-to-face classroom NEBOSH and IOSH accredited health and safety courses to professionals, supervisors, and corporate clients at its Stockport centre and on customer sites nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

Keywords

• Occupational health safety training
• NEBOSH accredited courses
• IOSH approved training
• Workplace safety training
• Risk assessment training

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: SETA generates revenue primarily through charging fees for NEBOSH and IOSH accredited training courses. Course fees are charged per delegate and include course materials, examination registration fees, certification fees, and sometimes lunches and refreshments. The company offers open enrollment courses at their training centre and bespoke on-site training for corporate clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SETA Training & Skills Academy Stockport delivers face-to-face, classroom-based accredited health and safety training courses, principally NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications, plus a portfolio of short safety courses covering topics such as abrasive wheels, manual handling, fire marshal, PUWER, risk assessment, asbestos awareness, and work at height. Courses are delivered both as open enrolment classes at its Stockport training centre and as bespoke on-site training packages at customer locations across the UK.

Product overview

SETA Training & Skills Academy Stockport is a training provider offering face-to-face classroom-based health and safety courses, not a unified software platform. The product portfolio consists of accredited NEBOSH and IOSH certification courses organized into three main categories: (1) NEBOSH courses including the National General Certificate, Fire Safety Certificate, Environmental Management Certificate, and various HSE awards covering process safety, manual handling, leadership, incident investigation, and risk assessment; (2) IOSH courses including Managing Safely, Supervising Safely, and Working Safely; and (3) Short Safety Courses covering specific topics like Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling, Fire Marshal, PUWER, Risk Assessment, Accident Investigation, Warehouse Safety, Power Press, Safe Slinging, Work at Height, Asbestos Awareness, and Train the Trainer. The company also offers on-site training services with bespoke packages delivered at customer locations across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (GNC1 & GNC2) A 10-day classroom course plus open book examination covering management of health and safety, legal requirements, identification and control of workplace hazards, and practical risk assessment. Targeted at managers, supervisors, and those pursuing careers in health and safety; £1,295 + VAT per delegate (block) or £1,395 + VAT (day release).
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (FSC1 & FSC2) A 5-day course plus one day open book examination enabling responsible persons to conduct suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments in low and medium risk premises, covering fire safety management, prevention and protection measures. Priced at £749 + VAT per delegate.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate (EMC1 & EMC2) A 5-day course plus examination day for line managers, HSE managers, supervisors and HR practitioners, covering Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), impact assessments, energy efficiency, pollution control and environmental emergencies. Priced at £695 + VAT per delegate.
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (PSM) A 4-day course plus examination day for supervisors and managers in chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food, petrochemical, and refinery environments. Provides knowledge to manage process safety risks and prevent catastrophic accidents. Priced at £795 + VAT per delegate.
• NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification (HSAI) A 3-day course providing health and safety know-how for team leaders, supervisors, skilled workers, HR staff and facilities managers, aimed at reducing accidents, controlling costs and avoiding legal action. Priced at £495 + VAT per delegate.
• NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work (RAW) A 1-day qualification for anyone who needs to carry out risk assessments effectively, covering identifying and understanding risks, controlling risks, and applying HSE risk assessment tools. Priced at £279 + VAT per delegate.
• NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation (INV) A 1-day qualification showing how non-complex incidents can be investigated effectively, enabling delegates to independently investigate simple incidents, gather evidence and produce action plans. Price available on request.
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health & Safety Leadership Excellence (HSL) A 1-day qualification focusing on how leadership behaviours impact the health and safety culture of an organisation, guiding leaders to become better advocates for health and safety. Price available on request.
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment (MHR) A 1-day qualification providing knowledge and tools required to identify manual handling risks and prioritise controls to protect workers, aimed at health and safety professionals, workplace champions and occupational health practitioners. Price available on request.
• NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work (EAW) A 1-day qualification providing general awareness of environmental issues in the workplace, covering basic environmental terms, sources and controls of pollution, environmental emergencies and impact assessments. Priced at £279 + VAT per delegate.
• IOSH Approved Managing Safely A 3-day introduction to safety and health for supervisors and managers covering how to manage activities responsibly without endangering workforce, other people, environment or physical assets. Priced at £495 + VAT per delegate.
• IOSH Approved Supervising Safely A 2-day nationally recognised course for anyone with a supervisory role or who leads a small team, emphasising practical aspects of health and safety at first line supervisory level. Priced at £395 + VAT per delegate.
• IOSH Working Safely A 1-day course for personnel at all levels in all organisations who have had no formal safety and health training, developing alert employees capable of recognising workplace hazards. Priced at £215 + VAT per delegate.
• Abrasive Wheels Safety Training A half-day course covering statutory PUWER 98 training requirements for personnel who mount, dress, balance and identify correctly/incorrectly fitted abrasive wheels. Priced at £115 + VAT per person.
• Manual Handling Operations Training Course A 1-day course ensuring those responsible understand their legal duties under the Manual Handling Regulations, covering recognition of harmful manual handling, types of injuries, risk assessment process and kinetic lifting methods. Priced at £215 + VAT per delegate.
• Fire Marshal (Warden) Training A 1-day course for staff designated as Fire Warden or Fire Marshal covering fire threats, prevention, evacuation procedures, and a practical fire extinguisher demonstration. Priced at £215 + VAT per person.
• PUWER Assessor Training Course A 2-day course promoting the safe use of the PUWER Assessment Checklist under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, covering legal standards, safeguarding requirements and hands-on PUWER assessment practice. Priced at £395 + VAT per person.
• Risk Assessment (Permit to Work) A 1-day course covering general risk management approach, understanding incident causes, applying management principles to safety, behavioural factors, legal framework, and commonly occurring hazards. Priced at £215 + VAT per person.
• Accident Investigation A 1-day course enabling delegates to carry out investigations, identify immediate and underlying causes, and write meaningful reports for prevention of reoccurrence. Priced at £215 + VAT per person.
• Warehouse Safety Training Course An onsite-only course helping prevent accidents and injuries in warehouse and loading dock environments, covering hazard identification, material-handling equipment safety and stacking procedures. On-site only, price on request.
• Power Press Safety Training An onsite-only course covering training requirements for operators and personnel responsible for departments with power presses or press brakes under PUWER 1998. On-site only, price on request.
• Safe Slinging & Lifting An onsite-only course for experienced or trainee slingers and supervisors covering correct principles of slinging, legal requirements, inspection and proper use of lifting tackle under PUWER and LOLER Regulations. On-site only, price on request.
• Work at Height A 1-day course helping attendees understand the requirements of Work at Height Regulations, hazards and precautions when working at height, and assessing risks. Priced at £215 + VAT per person.
• Asbestos Awareness A half-day course ensuring companies comply with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations, covering asbestos facts, diseases, locations and safe working with asbestos containing materials. Priced at £115 + VAT per person.
• Train the Trainer - Workplace Training (Transfer of Skills) A 2-day course for people required to train others as part of their role, providing knowledge, understanding and practical skills to plan, deliver and evaluate effective training in workplace settings. Price available on request.
• On-Site Training A bespoke training delivery service whereby SETA brings its courses to a customer's site, offering day rates for training multiple employees simultaneously and saving time and transport costs. Travel expenses added for locations outside the M60 network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 99% course success rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Phoenix Health & Safety: UK NEBOSH/IOSH training specialist operating both classroom and e-learning formats. Competes head-to-head with SETA on the NEBOSH General Certificate and IOSH short-course portfolio.
• RRC International: UK-based training provider with a substantial NEBOSH, IOSH and environmental health & safety portfolio across classroom, live online and e-learning. Comparable on scope of safety qualifications offered.
• Astutis: UK-headquartered NEBOSH and IOSH training provider delivering both online and classroom courses. Astutis is the closest direct competitor to SETA in the same product category, target market (UK/EU safety professionals), and pricing band.
• High Speed Training: UK training provider offering NEBOSH, IOSH and a wide catalogue of short compliance courses, primarily online. Direct competitor on price and convenience, contrasting with SETA's 100% classroom model.
• 3B Training: UK-based NEBOSH, IOSH and construction-safety training provider offering classroom, in-house and online delivery. Comparable to SETA on core qualifications and corporate on-site channel.

Broad incumbents

• British Safety Council: Established UK safety body offering NEBOSH, IOSH and broader safety training alongside membership, qualifications and advisory services. A larger incumbent that overlaps SETA's core certification offering as part of a wider portfolio.
• St John Ambulance: UK first-aid and workplace safety training charity offering IOSH and broader safety courses alongside first-aid at work programmes. Overlaps SETA's short safety-course category (manual handling, fire marshal) and serves the same corporate buyers.
• BSI (British Standards Institution) Training: Global standards body offering professional training including occupational health & safety, ISO 45001 and risk management. Overlaps SETA's senior-level/risk-assessment offerings as part of a much wider standards and certification portfolio.
• RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents): UK safety charity providing NEBOSH and workplace safety training alongside road safety, home safety and consultancy services. A broader incumbent with overlapping safety-training products.

Regional players

• National Compliance Training Services (NCTS): UK training provider delivering NEBOSH, IOSH and workplace safety courses with a regional delivery footprint. Comparable on course portfolio but competes in different regional pockets than SETA's Stockport-centric base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SETA1966
• Facebookfacebook.com/SetaTrainingStockport

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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