What Hss Training does

HSS Training Limited is a UK-based accredited health, safety, and technical training provider operating over 60 owned training centres across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Manchester, the company is a private subsidiary of HSS ProService Limited (registered Company No. 04626272) within the broader HSS Group. It delivers accredited courses covering working at height (IPAF, PASMA, Ladder Association), construction skills (CITB-accredited SMSTS, SSSTS, Health and Safety Awareness), fire safety (NEBOSH, BAFE, City & Guilds), first aid and mental health, electrical safety, construction plant, lifting, environmental and renewables, and general workplace safety. Training is delivered via four channels: face-to-face at training centres, self-paced e-learning, live virtual classrooms, and on-site dedicated courses at customer premises.

The company's monetisation model centres on one-time per-delegate course fees, with pricing ranging from approximately £150 for short operator courses (e.g., IPAF Push Around Vertical half-day) to £955 for four-day BAFE-accredited fire extinguisher servicing courses, supplemented by ancillary fees for printed certificates (e.g., £40 IPAF PAL card) and equipment resale (e.g., £85.50 Powered Access Kit). The go-to-market combines self-serve website booking, phone sales (0345 605 0006), live chat, and on-site enterprise engagement targeting construction companies, facilities management firms, fire safety departments, and individual tradespeople. Distribution is reinforced by strategic partnerships with Build UK, NAS, FIS, Painting and Decorating Association, Acorn People, and the F-Gas Register, plus an EcoVadis Gold group-level sustainability rating.

Technology infrastructure comprises an e-learning platform with interactive modules, virtual classroom delivery for IOSH/NEBOSH/CITB courses, and digital credentialing via the IPAF ePAL app delivering 5-year digital Powered Access Licences. The company positions itself as "The UK's No. 1 Health and Safety Training Provider" and offers government-funded Skills Bootcamps as a workforce-development channel. Revenue, funding history, and ownership structure beyond the parent are not publicly disclosed; headcount is reported within the 1,001-5,000 range. The company's operating geographies are exclusively United Kingdom-domestic with no global footprint claim.

Name

Hss Training

Legal name

HSS Training Limited

Website

https://hsstraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

HSS Training is a UK-based accredited health, safety and technical training provider operating over 60 centres nationwide, delivering certified courses in working at height, construction skills, fire safety, first aid, and electrical disciplines to construction and facilities management organisations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices59 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: One-time fees charged per delegate per course. Course prices vary by duration, accreditation type, and delivery format (e-learning vs face-to-face). Examples include IPAF courses ranging from £150-252, and fire safety courses from £0 to £955 depending on course length and certification level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HSS Training provides accredited health, safety and technical training courses across multiple industries. Course delivery spans face-to-face instruction at over 60 UK training centres, e-learning, virtual classrooms, and on-site delivery at customer premises. The portfolio covers working at height, fire safety, first aid, electrical, construction skills, plant operations, environmental, and workplace safety disciplines accredited by bodies including IPAF, PASMA, CITB, City & Guilds, IOSH, NEBOSH, and BAFE.

Product overview

HSS Training is the UK's No. 1 Health and Safety Training Provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of training courses and services. The core offering consists of accredited training courses spanning Working at Height (IPAF, PASMA, Ladder Association), Construction Skills (CITB SMSTS, SSSTS), Fire Safety (NEBOSH, BAFE, City & Guilds), Electrical, First Aid/Mental Health, Environmental, and many other health and safety disciplines. Training is delivered through multiple formats including face-to-face instruction at over 60 UK training centres, Virtual Classrooms, E-Learning, and On-Site training. The company also offers equipment resale products and digital certification through IPAF's ePAL platform. Courses are accredited by major bodies including IPAF, PASMA, CITB, City & Guilds, IOSH, NEBOSH, BAFE, Ladder Association, and others. The product portfolio includes specific operator training courses (IPAF MEWPs, PASMA Towers), management qualifications (IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS), compliance certifications (NEBOSH Fire Safety, NVQ Levels 2-7), and supplementary resources including podcasts and Skills Bootcamps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Working at Height Training Accredited training covering powered access (IPAF MEWPs), mobile access towers (PASMA), ladders and steps, rescue, lifting equipment inspection, rope access, scaffolding, harness use and inspection, and work at height planning. Delivered via face-to-face, e-learning and virtual classroom across UK training centres.
• Fire Safety Training Accredited fire safety courses covering fire awareness, fire warden/marshal, NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, BAFE-accredited servicing and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, and City & Guilds fire door maintenance. Available as classroom, e-learning and remote learning formats.
• Construction Skills Training CITB-accredited construction skills courses including Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), Health and Safety Awareness with CSCS touchscreen test, and Temporary Works training.
• Workplace Safety Training Training covering CompEx, Legionella, Water Safety, Health and Safety Management, SHEA Passports/EUSR, Petrol Forecourts, and Use of Specialist Material for organisations requiring workplace safety compliance.
• First Aid and Mental Health Training First Aid at Work qualifications and Mental Health awareness courses for workplace first aiders and mental health first aiders.
• Environmental Training Environmental training covering Electrical Vehicle Charging, Solar Photovoltaic and EESS, Sustainability and Environmental Awareness, Health Safety and Environmental Management, and Heat Pump Installation.
• Electrical Training Electrical training covering Low Voltage, High Voltage, Authorised/Responsible Person, PAT Testing, Renewables, and Electrical Principles for qualified and authorised electrical personnel.
• Construction Plant Training Plant operator training for Excavators, Dumpers and Loaders, Cranes and Hoists, Slinger/Signaller, Telehandler, Lift Trucks, Roller, and Appointed Persons across construction and industrial sites.
• Asbestos Training Training for safe handling and awareness of asbestos in workplace settings, supporting duty holder compliance with asbestos regulations.
• Confined Spaces Training Training for working safely in confined spaces environments, covering entry procedures, atmosphere monitoring, and rescue arrangements.
• NVQ Courses (Levels 2-7) National Vocational Qualifications ranging from Level 2 through Level 7 across construction, plant, and occupational safety disciplines for career progression and competence assessment.
• Lifting Courses Accredited lifting equipment operator and inspector training through Lloyds British, CPCS and NPORS certification schemes.
• IPAF ePAL Digital Certification Digital Powered Access Licence (PAL) Card delivered via the IPAF ePAL app, valid for 5 years, replacing traditional paper certificates for MEWP operators.
• On-Site Training Dedicated training delivered at customer premises or sites for group cohorts, allowing organisations to train multiple delegates on a tailored schedule at their location.
• Equipment Sales (Resale Products) Resale of training-related equipment including Powered Access Kit (full body harness and adjustable restraint lanyard), fire safety equipment and related safety products.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Painting and Decorating AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe premier trade and employers' association for the painting & decorating industry in the UK. HSS Training partners to provide accredited training for association members.
• Acorn PeopleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the UK's leading recruitment companies, providing award-winning recruitment solutions. Partnership for delivering training to recruited candidates.
• FIS (Finishes & Interiors Sector)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting members to improve safety, minimise risk, enhance productivity and drive innovation in the finishes and interiors sector.
• NAS (National Association of Shopfitters)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional representative body for shopfitters and fit-out and interior contractors with membership across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
• Build UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading representative organisation for the UK construction industry. Brings together Clients, Main Contractors, Trade Associations representing over 11,500 Specialist Contractors. Represents in excess of 40% of UK construction.
• F-Gas RegisterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial online platform and application portal for the Quidos F-Gas company certification scheme, authorised by DEFRA under Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2009.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HSS-Training-102790506552250
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hss-training

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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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