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Free Building Services Training And Skills Advice

Not Sure What Training Or Skills Route You Need? Call Us.

Choosing the right course, qualification or training route can be confusing, especially when you're dealing with SKILLcards, apprenticeships, experienced worker pathways, workforce training or career progression.

The BESA Skills Advisory Service gives employers and individuals free, impartial guidance from people who understand building engineering services. Tell us what you're trying to achieve and we'll help you understand your options and work out the right next step.

Speak To A Skills Adviser

☎ 01768 861767

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Free advice · No Obligation To Book Training

Building services professionals discussing training and skills development.
Not Sure What You Need?
We'll help you find the right route.
Training A Team?
Get help planning skills and development.
Need A Qualification?
Explore the options for your experience.
Planning Your Next Step?
Get career and apprenticeship guidance.

More Than Course Advice

The BESA Skills Advisory Service can help you look beyond individual courses and understand the wider training, skills and development options available to you or your business.

Whether you need help identifying a skills gap, finding suitable training, understanding apprenticeship routes or planning your next career step, our advisers can help you understand the options and decide what to do next.

01

A Tailored Skills Diagnostic

Talk through your circumstances, existing skills and what you need to achieve. We can help identify training and development requirements before you commit to a particular route.

02

Help Finding The Right Route

Get signposted to relevant courses, apprenticeships, qualifications and training providers, including online, practical, face-to-face and blended learning options.

03

Practical Resources And Guidance

Access support including employer and learner toolkits, apprenticeship information, recruitment guidance and advice around career pathways and progression.

What Are You Trying To Achieve?

Whatever your starting point, talk it through with us. You don't need to know which course, qualification or programme you need before you get in touch.

I Don't Know What Training I Need

Need a course, test or qualification but not sure which option applies? Tell us what you need help with and we’ll guide you through the choices available.

I Need To Train My Team

Whether you're developing one employee or planning skills across a workforce, we can help you explore suitable training, qualifications and development options.

I Have Experience But No Formal Qualification

Been doing the job for years without gaining a recognised qualification? We can help you understand how your existing skills and experience could be formally recognised.

I Want To Start Or Progress My Career

Whether you're considering an apprenticeship, changing direction or planning your next step in building services, we can help you understand the opportunities available.

I Want To Pass My Experience On

If you've built up years of industry knowledge, we can help you explore opportunities to move into training and assessment and support the next generation.

Sound Like You? Talk To A Skills Adviser

☎ 01768 861767

Send Us A Message

Build The Skills Your Business Needs

You don't need to arrive with a list of courses. Tell us what your business needs its people to be able to do and we'll help you explore the training, qualifications and development routes that could get them there.

Whether you're developing one employee, building capability across a technical team or planning for future skills needs, the Skills Advisory Service can help you look at the bigger picture.

✓ Skills gaps

✓ Workforce development

✓ Training delivery options

✓ Apprenticeships

✓ Qualifications

✓ Funding routes

Building services team receiving workplace training and skills development guidance.

More Ways We Can Help

The Skills Advisory Service can support a wide range of questions about training, qualifications, apprenticeships, careers and workforce development across building engineering services.

Courses And Training

Get help choosing between online, practical, face-to-face and blended training based on what you or your team need to achieve.

Apprenticeships

Get guidance on apprenticeship routes, training providers and finding opportunities, while employers can get support with recruiting apprentices and understanding the training options available.

Qualifications And Experienced Workers

Explore qualification routes for people with industry experience, including options where existing skills and competence may already count towards progression.

SKILLcard Training Routes

If a SKILLcard requirement has left you unsure which training, test or qualification route you need, we can help point you in the right direction.

Learner Support And Career Development

Access BESA's free learner toolkit, with practical guidance on finding an apprenticeship, applications and interviews, wellbeing and preparing for your next career step. We can also help you explore career pathways and progression routes across building services.

Recruitment And Workforce Skills

Employers can get advice around recruitment, workforce development, apprenticeships and building the skills their business will need in future.

Still Not Sure What You Need? Call Us

You don’t need to know which course, qualification or training route you need before you get in touch. Tell us what you’re trying to achieve and we’ll help you work out the next step.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the Skills Advisory Service, including training, apprenticeships, qualifications and support for employers and individuals.
Is The Skills Advisory Service Free? Yes. The BESA Skills Advisory Service is free to use for employers and individuals across England, Scotland and Wales. You can contact the team for impartial advice on training, qualifications, apprenticeships, career pathways and workforce skills, with no obligation to book training.
Do I Need To Know Which Course I Need Before I Call? No. You do not need to know which course, qualification or training route you need before you call. Tell us what you are trying to achieve and the Skills Advisory Service can help you understand the options and identify the most appropriate next step.
Do I Have To Be A BESA Member? No. You do not need to be a BESA member to use the Skills Advisory Service. It is free of charge to employers and individuals across the building engineering services sector, whether or not they are BESA members.
Can You Help Me Train My Employees? Yes. The Skills Advisory Service can help you identify training and skills needs across individual employees, technical teams or your wider workforce. We can discuss suitable courses, qualifications, apprenticeships and training routes, and help you plan the most appropriate next steps for your business.
Can You Help With Apprenticeships? Yes. The Skills Advisory Service can provide guidance on building services apprenticeships, including available routes, training providers and support for employers looking to recruit and develop apprentices. We can also help individuals understand their options and the next steps towards starting an apprenticeship.
I've Worked In The Industry For Years But Don't Have A Qualification. Can You Help? Yes. If you have substantial industry experience but do not hold a recognised qualification, the Skills Advisory Service can help you explore Experienced Worker routes that may allow your existing skills, knowledge and experience to count towards a formal qualification. We can talk through your circumstances and explain the options available.
Can You Help With SKILLcard Training Requirements? Yes. If you are unsure which training, test or qualification you need for a SKILLcard, the Skills Advisory Service can help you understand the relevant route and point you towards the appropriate training or qualification. If your question is about an existing SKILLcard application, we may direct you to the SKILLcard team.
Do I Have To Book A BESA Course? No. The Skills Advisory Service provides impartial guidance based on your circumstances and can signpost you to suitable courses, qualifications, programmes or training providers. There is no obligation to book a BESA Academy course after speaking to the team.
 

Skills Advisory Enquiry Service

If you have any specific skills and training queries, please complete the Skills Advisory Service form and a member of our team will come back to you.