South West Durham Training

South West Durham Training Ltd describes itself as “a leading provider of top quality training” and delivers apprenticeships, commercial training courses, full-time courses, higher education, school liaison and workforce development. Its commercial course portfolio explicitly lists Abrasive Wheels, CAD/CAM, Forklifting, Health & Safety, LOLER, MEWP, Milling and Turning, reflecting a focus on practical and compliance-related training. The organisation states it provides free transport for 16 to 18 year olds and identifies itself as part of the Bishop Auckland College Group. The site lists partners and funders including CA Group Limited, Froneri, the Education and Skills Funding Agency, the European Social Fund, Nifco, CAW Ingredients, Teescraft Engineering, Durham Precision Engineering Limited, Dyson Technical Ceramics Limited, Technimark, Roman Showers Ltd and FABLINK Limited, indicating links with industry and public funders. Site navigation includes Home, Ways to Learn, About/Who We Are, Publications such as the Full Time Prospectus, and commercial course listings, emphasising apprenticeships, workforce development and formal learning routes for people seeking vocational, safety and compliance-focused training.