pass training and development

What pass training and development does

PASS Ltd is a UK-based private vocational training provider operating as a division of Tester.co.uk, headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees with a network of 20 documented training venues spanning Scotland to Kent. The company delivers accredited courses across electrical wiring regulations (City & Guilds 18th Edition), inspection and testing, high voltage authorised person and switching operations, PAT testing, electric vehicle charging installation, thermography, marine and offshore HV, pressure and steam systems, gas safety, and ultrasound. Its core technical asset is a full-sized, intrinsically safe (110V) High Voltage Training Centre containing real substations, switchgear, cable jointing and spiking bays, and marine circuit breakers — a purpose-built simulation facility that underpins its hands-on HV course portfolio.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course fees ranging from approximately £396 (promotional) to £1,260 inc VAT (Authorised Person Boilers & Pressure Systems 5-day), supplemented by examination fees and add-on accommodation and transfer packages. The go-to-market combines a self-serve website (electricaltrainingcourse.co.uk) for individual and SMB bookings, enterprise field sales for on-site delivery (minimum 6-8 delegates), and event-driven lead generation via free HV testing and application workshops. Distribution channels include a dedicated training centre, a partner venue network of Premier Inn meeting rooms and hotels, on-site delivery, and online courses with invigilated examination at exam centres.

The customer base spans utilities and distribution network operators, electrical contractors, healthcare providers (care homes, NHS), public sector bodies (local authorities, prisons, MOD), marine and offshore operators, and career changers. Multi-accreditation status — City & Guilds, MCA, ISO 9001:2015, Achilles UVDB, RISQS, ELCAS, and NOF Energy — combined with supplier database registrations and active participation in industry networks forms the procurement prerequisite that drives enterprise contract capture.

Name

pass training and development

Legal name

PASS Ltd

Website

https://electricaltrainingcourse.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PASS Ltd is a UK-based City & Guilds accredited training provider delivering electrical, high voltage, thermography, PAT testing, gas, and pressure systems courses to utilities, contractors, healthcare, public sector, and marine/offshore clients across 20 venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical and High Voltage Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Electrical Work (1731), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

Keywords

• Electrical training courses
• High voltage training
• PAT testing courses
• Thermography training
• Workplace safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton-on-tees

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: One-time fees for instructor-led and online training courses covering electrical, high voltage, thermography, and pressure systems training. Prices vary by course type and duration, with some courses including exam fees and course materials.
2. Examination Fees: Fees for City & Guilds and other accredited examinations, with re-sit options available at standard rates.
3. Accommodation & Transport Packages: Bundled service packages including hotel accommodation at Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, airport/rail transfers, and transport to training centre.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PASS Ltd is a UK-based City & Guilds accredited training provider delivering accredited electrical, high voltage, thermography, PAT testing, gas, and workplace safety courses. Training is delivered via instructor-led classroom and practical courses at a dedicated High Voltage Training Centre in Stockton-on-Tees, through 15+ partner venues across the UK, on-site at client premises, and via online courses. Courses target electrical installers, HV authorised persons, marine/offshore personnel, care home operatives, DNOs, utilities, and career changers, leading to recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds 18th Edition, ITC thermography, and MCA-approved HV management.

Product overview

PASS Ltd is a City & Guilds accredited training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical, high voltage, health & safety, and thermography training courses. The core offering consists of accredited classroom-based courses (primarily City & Guilds qualifications) combined with practical training at purpose-built facilities. The main product lines include: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations courses (industry-standard electrical qualification), Inspection & Testing courses (for electrical verification), High Voltage Authorised Person/SAP programmes (for HV switching operations), PAT Testing qualifications, Electric Vehicle Charging Installer training, Power Quality analysis courses, Thermography training (ITC-certified), Marine & Offshore HV courses (MCA-approved), Pressure & Steam courses, Gas safety qualifications, and Ultrasound courses. The company also offers Bespoke Training programmes for organisations requiring customised content and On-Site Training delivery at client premises. Training is available at multiple UK venues with accommodation and transfer packages as add-on services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Courses (C&G 2382-22 / 2382-26) City & Guilds accredited courses covering the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018+A4:2026), including 3-day full courses and 1-day update courses for those with prior qualification. Targeted at electrical installers, contractors, and anyone needing the industry-standard 18th Edition qualification.
• Inspection & Testing Courses (C&G 2391-50, 2391-51, 2391-52, 2392-10)
• High Voltage Authorised Person (SAP) / Switching Courses City & Guilds accredited programmes for High Voltage switching operations including Authorising Engineer, HVSO6 Introduction to Safe Operation of HV/LV Switchgear (15kV), HVSO1 Limited Operation of HV Systems, HVSO4 Senior Authorised Person (SAP), HVSO10 Safe Operation of 33kV Systems, and Wind Turbine SAP courses. Targeted at HV Authorised Persons in utilities, DNOs, and industrial settings.
• PAT Testing Courses
• Electric Vehicle Charging Installer Course (C&G 2921-34) C&G 2921-34 EVSE Charging Point Installer (Level 3) course covering domestic and commercial electric vehicle charging installation. Targeted at electricians seeking EV installation certification.
• Power Quality Training Course City & Guilds accredited two-day course covering Power Quality analysis including electrical theory, Power Quality surveys, harmonic distortion, power factor, transient overvoltage, and practical use of Power Quality analysers.
• Thermography Courses (ITC Levels 1, 2, 3) ITC Thermal Camera training at Levels 1, 2, and 3, including Introduction to Thermography (Online), Electrical Thermography, and Optical Gas Thermography courses. Targeted at maintenance engineers, electricians, and condition monitoring professionals.
• Marine & Offshore High Voltage Courses Courses for safe operation of HV power systems in marine/offshore environments including Authorised Person Safe Operation, Marine/Offshore Senior Authorised Person (SAP), MCA-approved High Voltage Management Level Course, and Safe Use of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas. Targeted at marine electrical engineers, vessel superintendents, surveyors, and offshore operations personnel.
• High Voltage Testing Courses Courses including Dielectric Strength Testing (Pressure Testing/HiPOT), Earth Electrode Testing, Fundamentals of HV Protection/Relay Testing, Cable Sheath Testing, Transformer Construction/Testing/Maintenance, Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and Cable Fault Finding, Arc Flash Hazard Appreciation, and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Pressure & Steam Courses Courses covering Authorised Person Boiler & Pressure Systems, Skilled Person Boiler & Pressure Systems, and Steam Awareness training. Targeted at engineers and safety personnel responsible for mechanical pressure systems.
• Gas Courses Gas safety qualifications including Domestic to Commercial Heating Changeover (CODNCO1), Hot Water Systems and Safety (HWSS), and Core Domestic Gas Safety CCN1 courses. Targeted at gas engineers and installers needing CCN1 and appliance qualifications.
• Ultrasound Courses Courses covering Introduction to Ultrasound, Leak Inspection, CAT I Ultrasound, and CAT 2 Ultrasound training. Targeted at condition monitoring and predictive maintenance professionals.
• Bespoke Training Courses Custom training programmes developed in conjunction with clients, combining elements from published courses with client-specific content for individual organisational needs. Targeted at organisations requiring tailored content.
• On-Site Training Delivery Training delivery at client premises across the UK, with mobile tutors and flexible scheduling for groups and organisations, with minimum delegate requirements.
• Low Voltage Authorised Person Course (LVSO12) City & Guilds accredited 4-day course enhancing knowledge of statutory regulations, codes of practice, safety procedures and technical aspects of low voltage power systems. Targeted at LV Authorised Persons.
• Cable Jointing & Spiking Courses Courses covering HV Cable Spiking & Cable Identification, with City & Guilds accreditation. Targeted at HV cable jointers and electrical engineers.
• Domestic Electrical Installer Package Comprehensive training package for those entering the electrical industry, covering foundational electrical skills for domestic installations. Targeted at career changers entering the electrical trade.
• C&G 2382-26 18th Edition Amendment 4 Update Course Updated 18th Edition course aligned to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, superseding the Amendment 3 version. 1-day update course with exam for electricians needing the latest wiring regulations qualification.
• Overhead Lines Training Courses for recognising overhead lines up to 400,000V, their components, and inspection processes for DNOs, Rail, Utilities Providers, and Power Distribution contractors.
• Accommodation & Transfer Packages Additional service package including hotel accommodation (Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough), airport/rail transfers, and transport to training centre.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% pass rate on 18th Edition City & Guilds qualification
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City & GuildscoreTechnology or IntegrationCity & Guilds is the primary awarding body for PASS training courses. PASS is an accredited centre offering City & Guilds qualifications including 2382-18 18th Edition, HV programmes, inspection and testing, and PAT testing courses.
• Leonardo Hotel MiddlesbroughminorOthersPreferred accommodation partner offering 4-star hotel with breakfast and transport to Stockton Training Centre. Located 5 miles from training centre.
• Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)coreTechnology or IntegrationMCA provides accreditation for the High Voltage Management Level Course, meeting STCW Table A-III/2 requirements for marine seafarer training.
• Achilles UVDBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistered supplier on Achilles UVDB database for utilities and energy sector procurement visibility.
• RISQSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVerified supplier on Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme for rail sector procurement access.
• NOF EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNOF Energy Member providing networking and visibility in the energy sector.
• Various UK VenuescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Premier Inn meeting rooms, Mercure hotels, and other venues across UK for classroom-based training delivery. Venues include locations in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Stevenage, and other cities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Logic4Training: UK electrical and renewable energy training company delivering City & Guilds-accredited 18th Edition, Inspection & Testing, EV charging, and solar PV courses — directly comparable to PASS in curriculum, accreditation, and target learner (electrical contractors).
• Trade Skills 4U: UK-based electrical training provider offering City & Guilds-accredited 18th Edition, Inspection & Testing, PAT Testing and EV charging courses across multiple UK centres — a directly competing electrical training business to PASS in the same qualification space.
• Develop Training: UK provider of technical and safety training including HV switching, Authorised Person/SAP courses, and compliance programmes for utilities and industrial clients — directly comparable to PASS's HV and authorised-person portfolio.
• JTL Training: Major UK electrical apprenticeship training provider delivering City & Guilds-accredited electrical qualifications to apprentices and adult learners — directly comparable to PASS's foundational and 18th Edition training.
• Train4Academy: UK electrical training provider offering City & Guilds-accredited 18th Edition, Inspection & Testing, PAT Testing and similar courses — closely aligned with PASS's core curriculum and qualification mix.

Broad incumbents

• NAPIT Training: UK government-approved competent person scheme operator that also delivers training for electricians (18th Edition, Inspection & Testing, Part P) — a broader incumbent in PASS's core 18th Edition and inspection market.
• City & Guilds: UK awarding body whose accreditation framework underpins virtually all of PASS's courses — a much larger incumbent in the same qualifications ecosystem that also directly delivers some training and sets the standards PASS operates within.
• NICEIC: UK electrical industry certification body (and a broader commercial entity) that offers training aligned with the 18th Edition and inspection/testing qualifications — overlaps with PASS's contractor-focused offerings but at a much wider industry-body scale.
• BESA (Building Engineering Services Association) Training: UK building engineering trade association offering technical training and certification including HV and HVAC-related programmes — adjacent incumbent serving some of the same authorised-person and compliance training demand as PASS.

Emerging players

• SkillElectric: Online-focused UK electrical training provider delivering City & Guilds-aligned 18th Edition, Inspection & Testing and EV charging courses — a partial-overlap competitor that pressures PASS's higher-priced classroom model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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