These folks ran my ACS and MOCOPA course for my work in 6 months. Excellent staff, always approachable and let you check your understanding for the work. I think the programme itself was extremely wel... See more
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Our centre and staff in Wakefield have over 30 years experience in the training industry. Our specialist training facility in Wakefield is outfitted with bespoke gas and power workshops to help develop both practical skills and present learners with a wide range of scenarios that they may be faced with when working out in the field. This is encapsulated most in our indoor street aptly named the ‘Electric Avenue’. We also have a number of classrooms use for theory based learning and assessments. The courses we offer are designed to be industry relevant to make sure every learner completes their time at Universal Skills Group with the skills and knowledge to enter the workplace or self employment fully equipped. We are constantly evolving our offering to keep pace with the energy sector and emerging technology.
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41-43 Monckton Rd Industrial Estate, Denby Dale Road, WF2 7AL, Wakefield, United Kingdom
- 0333 323 2723
- hello@universalskillsgroup.co.uk
- www.universalskillsgroup.co.uk
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Brilliant Support from Start to Finish
I recently completed my Smart Meter Engineer apprenticeship with Universal Skills Group, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with my experience.
From start to finish, the support was brilliant and the course was easy to follow. It gave me the skills and confidence I needed to step into the role feeling fully prepared.
Adam was a fantastic tutor, always friendly, patient and happy to help. He really took the time to make sure I understood everything and supported me all the way through.
I’m really grateful for the opportunity and would highly recommend Universal Skills Group to anyone thinking about becoming a Smart Meter Engineer.
I have been an apprentice at universal…
I have been an apprentice at universal skills group in Wakefield for 6 months as a smart meter apprentice. I came into this knowing nothing at all, but felt reassured, engaged and saw my confidence grow with the help and support from the staff. Professional set up with fantastic staff who are always there to assist and help, with a big shout out to Adam B who was an amazing tutor!
I've just finished a week's refresher…
I've just finished a week's refresher course to help me with my job, the trainer John F was amazing, taking his time to explain every aspect of what we were doing.
Amazing facilities and amazing staff, very welcoming and helpful all of the time.
Thank you USG
The best place to learn
The best place to learn with outstanding staff
Excellent Tutors - Excellent programme
These folks ran my ACS and MOCOPA course for my work in 6 months. Excellent staff, always approachable and let you check your understanding for the work. I think the programme itself was extremely well structured with it being split between coursework and field work. John Fazackerly who ran the course was absolutely fantastic he gave every single one of us the push we needed to be our best selves and get qualified. Thank guys! Hope you'll be doing my RTS training.
Had a great week learning
Had a great week learning. John was very knowledgable
The tutors that took us through the…
The tutors that took us through the course, where different class, helped me massively, cheers mike, Adam, Micheal and Matt
Shane was an excellent tutor
Shane was an excellent tutor, friendly and approachable
Made every thing light hearted putting everyone into a more relaxed state.
Been a great time doing my upskill…
Been a great time doing my upskill here, had Shane as our teacher and was great 👍
Shane is a great teacher
Great experience in a welcoming
Great experience in a welcoming, fun environment. The teaching was thorough and I would highly recommend USG as a teaching provider. Completed upskill MET1 and MOCOPA.
They guys here made it all look easy
They guys here made it all look easy, everyday was fun learning day.
Amazing institution
The teachers and staff were amazing. And welcoming of all backgrounds. Really made me feel comfortable and able to learn and succeed
Outstanding, knowledgeable, top class
Fantastic tutors, really down to earth friendly. Learnt so much, wanted to do more. Great classrooms and workshops. Everything you need is around to make your leaning more enjoyable.
FROM GAS ENGINEER TO DUAL FUEL DYNAMO
I came in knowledgeable about boilers, left knowing about meters, and feeling like the energy superhero 'Black Lightening'. The team at the centre made the whole process hands-on, high-energy, and weirdly fun. Special shout-outs to Tim, Matt, Katy, both Mike's, and Becka for letting me keep nicking pens.
Trainers were legends, the atmosphere was great, and I now install meters like it was my calling. Massive thanks to all the staff, as you've helped me to spark a new chapter in my life.
Good to learn the skills from Universal…
Good to learn the skills from Universal Skills. Use the most simple ways to let me understand the electric concept. Tutors with rich experience in the industry and related knowleage, it is really benefit for me to work in the future. Highly recommend!!
It was a great experience here
It was a great experience here. I learned a lot from this massive centre. The team was great and the atmosphere was so nice.And the tutors here like Tim Cowan and Matt Giles were brilliant. Learned a lot from both guys highly recommended if you really want to do in gas and electrical stuff come and join this centre get the qualification and explore the world waiting for you in your career.
Had a great week up-skilling to 3 phase…
Had a great week up-skilling to 3 phase Adam was very helpful and articulated when teaching the facilities were good. Big thanks to Adam for helping us through the up-skilling also shout out to Kev for the biscuits.
Just completed my 3 phase with skills…
Just completed my 3 phase with skills group Adam B was our tutor for the week and yet again his professional teaching style and care about his pupils is second to none, again a pleasure to complete another course at universal skills group.
Thanks to everyone at skills group see you all soon.
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