Ace Training Centre

Name

Ace Training Centre

Legal name

Ace Training Ltd

Website

https://acetraining.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Construction Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Construction apprenticeships
• Pre-apprenticeship training
• Vocational construction courses
• Construction skills training
• Bricklaying carpentry training

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Apprenticeships: The majority of apprenticeships are government-funded. If an apprentice starts aged 16-18, the apprenticeship is fully-funded throughout from start to completion. Adult apprenticeships may be partially funded depending on employer status and contribution requirements.
2. Not-for-Profit Reinvestment: As a not-for-profit organisation, ACE reinvests all surplus into improving facilities and resources for learners. Course costs for diplomas and standalone courses are outlined upfront with no hidden charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ace Training Centre delivers specialist construction apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships in bricklaying, site carpentry, bench joinery, and property maintenance from its dedicated training academy in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. Apprentices attend one day per week via a day-release model while working on site for the remaining four days. The portfolio also includes functional skills courses (Maths, English, Digital, Employability), Level 3-7 professional diplomas leading to CSCS card certification, fire door installation awareness, OSAT assessment services, and alternative school provision for Year 10 and 11 students.

Product overview

Ace Training Centre is a specialist not-for-profit construction training provider offering a unified portfolio of vocational programmes centred on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training. The core offerings consist of apprenticeships (bricklaying, site carpentry, bench joinery, property maintenance) delivered via day-release model, complemented by full-time pre-apprenticeship courses for school leavers. Supporting modules include Functional Skills qualifications (Maths, English, Digital, Employability), professional diplomas (Level 3-7), fire door awareness certification, OSAT assessment services, alternative school provision, and waste collection services. The portfolio is designed to take learners from introductory pre-apprenticeship through to advanced professional qualifications, with the stated aim of placing graduates into paid employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apprenticeships Programme Day-release apprenticeship programmes blending workshop and classroom learning with on-the-job training across bricklaying, site carpentry, bench joinery, and property maintenance trades. Apprentices attend ACE one day per week while working on site four days per week, suitable for construction employers seeking qualified tradespeople and individuals aged 16-18 (fully government-funded).
• Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Full-time pre-apprenticeship programmes (three days per week, Wednesday-Friday) for school leavers progressing into apprenticeships or employment. Includes site carpentry and bricklaying pathways with Level 1 diploma certification, designed for 16-24 year-olds seeking hands-on construction careers.
• Functional Skills Qualifications Level 1 and Level 2 standalone courses in Maths, English, Digital Skills, and Employability Skills designed to boost employment potential and support trade certification. Targeted at apprentices and full-time students needing to complete functional skills alongside their vocational pathway.
• Professional Diplomas Level 3 to Level 7 professional qualifications for industry professionals including Occupational Work Supervision, Construction Supervision, Construction Site Management, and Construction Senior Management, leading to Gold or Black CSCS cards. Targeted at construction professionals seeking advanced certification and management qualifications.
• Fire Door Installation Awareness Course One-day accreditation course covering fire door installation best practices, legislation, and fitting requirements at £500 per learner. Pre-requisite for Level 3 Carpentry students before End Point Assessment, targeted at carpentry apprentices and installers.
• OSAT (On Site Assessment Training) On Site Assessment Training system for experienced construction staff to assess and certify qualifications needed for CSCS cards. Assessment conducted via remote meetings, videos, photos, and professional discussion, designed for employers with existing experienced tradespeople who lack formal certification.
• Alternative School Provision Alternative schooling for Year 10 and 11 students on reduced timetables. Students attend three days per week (Wednesday-Friday) studying carpentry or brickwork alongside pre-apprentices at the Kidlington training centre, delivered in partnership with secondary schools across Oxfordshire.
• Waste Collection Services Registered lower tier waste carrier, broker, and dealer service (CBDL141231) collecting excess building materials from Oxfordshire construction sites for reuse in ACE Training workshops and community projects. Targeted at Oxfordshire construction sites with surplus materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of recent graduates started a new job
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Lighthouse Construction Industry CharitycoreOthersACE Training is a proud supporter of The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, the only charity providing emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community and their families. The charity offers a free and confidential 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline and text HARDHAT service.
• Institute of Carpenters (IOC)coreOthersACE Training is a proud member of the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) college. The IOC was established in 1890 to help maintain standards and skills in wood trades and continues to uphold these standards across all wood trades today.
• Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action (OCVA)minorOthersACE is a member of OCVA and works closely with many local authorities, training organisations, professional services, and community and charitable organisations.
• Enterprise Oxfordshire SkillscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnterprise Oxfordshire Skills connects businesses with schools through the Careers & Enterprise Company. ACE Training's Marketing & Communications Manager serves as an Enterprise Adviser. Enterprise Oxfordshire organises the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards where ACE won the Inspiring Future Employer Award 2025.
• The Bicester SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE Training works closely with The Bicester School through Enterprise Adviser programme. Supported with mock interviews, soft skills workshops, and careers provision activities. School has praised ACE for inclusive and supportive route into building trades.
• Whitelands AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE Training has active partnership with Whitelands Academy through Enterprise Adviser programme, delivering careers events and interview preparation support.
• Mansbridge ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSix-year partnership where Mansbridge Construction sends carpentry and bricklaying apprentices to ACE Training. Company impressed with facilities, tutor quality, and ongoing communication about apprentice progress.
• Property Care LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty refurbishment and maintenance company employing two apprentices through ACE Training (Charlie - Property Maintenance Level 2, Jake - Carpentry Level 3). Views apprenticeships as vital part of workforce strategy and future growth.
• Somerville CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOxfordshire college where apprenticeships are playing increasingly important role in building a skilled, reliable maintenance team. ACE Training helps upskill existing team members and build future capability.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)coreOthersACE Training helps companies registered with CITB access the apprenticeship grant system. Employers can receive Attendance Grant (£2,500/annum) and Achievement Grant (£3,500 on completion) through CITB Apprenticeship Grants Scheme. ACE helps introduce businesses to CITB contacts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leeds College of Building: UK's only specialist further-education college dedicated to construction and the built environment, offering apprenticeships, diplomas, and trade-specific training across a broad range of construction disciplines. Directly comparable to ACE Training Centre as a specialist (non-general) construction training provider with a similar apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship model, though operating at larger scale and in a different region.
• CITB National Construction College: Operated by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), this is the UK's leading specialist construction training college delivering apprenticeships, short courses, and NVQs across the full range of construction trades. ACE Training is a direct functional peer through its CITB partnership and grants scheme, and competes for the same employer relationships in the apprenticeship market.
• Bridgwater and Taunton College: FE college operating a dedicated Construction Skills Centre delivering bricklaying, carpentry, plastering and similar trades via apprenticeships and full-time programmes in the South West of England. Comparable to ACE as a regional FE provider with a focused construction centre offering apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship pathways.
• HTP Apprenticeship College: Specialist apprenticeship training college focused on construction and the built environment, delivering trade apprenticeships across multiple UK regions. Comparable to ACE Training as a specialist (rather than generalist) apprenticeship provider concentrating on construction trades for both employers and school leavers.

Regional players

• NPTC Group of Colleges: Group of FE colleges in South Wales delivering construction trade apprenticeships and diplomas including bricklaying, carpentry, and joinery across multiple campuses. Comparable to ACE in scope of construction trade training and apprenticeship delivery, though operating in a different UK region and at larger multi-campus scale.

Broad incumbents

• Lifetime Training: One of the UK's largest apprenticeship training providers, delivering government-funded apprenticeships across multiple sectors (including construction, health, and business). Overlaps with ACE's apprenticeship model but at much greater scale and broader sector coverage, making it a broad incumbent peer rather than a direct construction-specialist competitor.
• Babcock Apprenticeships: Major UK apprenticeship delivery arm within Babcock International, providing apprenticeships across multiple sectors including construction and engineering. Overlaps with ACE in apprenticeship delivery and government-funded training but operates as a multi-sector incumbent at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/training_ace
• Facebookfacebook.com/AceTrainingLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ace-training-consultancy-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/acetrainingltd
• TikToktiktok.com/@acetraining1

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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