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The Big Give 2023

Steve Willis Training Centres has proudly selected Motiv8 as their designated charity in the Portchester area. Motiv8 is a remarkable community-based organisation dedicated to supporting young individuals and families throughout their various stages of growth....

Apprenticeships School Taster Sessions

Steve Willis Training Centres have recently launched taster sessions for local schools near our Burgess Hill and Portchester centres. These engaging sessions aim to introduce pupils to the world of apprenticeships and specifically focus on...

Top Tips from Your Heating Engineer!

According to a recent survey conducted by the consumer group Which? It was discovered that almost 46% of households in the UK refrained from using their heating during cold weather last winter. Additionally, nearly 90%...

Enhancing our Understanding of Cyber Security

Cyber Security refers to the measures taken by individuals and organisations to minimise the risk of falling prey to cyber-attacks. It’s primary goal is to safeguard the devices we rely on daily, such as smartphones,...

Net Zero: Seize the Opportunity to Upskill & Thrive

Rishi Sunak made an important announcement on September 20th 2023, regarding the UK’s ambitious net zero target. Electric Vehicles Originally set for 2030, the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles has...

The Benefits of Apprenticeships Vs University

When it comes to choosing a career path, the decision between starting an apprenticeship or going to university can be a challenging one. Both options have their merits, but in recent years, apprenticeships have gained...

Apprenticeships School Taster Sessions

Steve Willis Training Centres have recently launched taster sessions for local schools near our Burgess Hill and Portchester centres. These engaging sessions aim to introduce pupils to the world of apprenticeships and specifically focus on...

The Benefits of Apprenticeships Vs University

When it comes to choosing a career path, the decision between starting an apprenticeship or going to university can be a challenging one. Both options have their merits, but in recent years, apprenticeships have gained...

Celebrating the Success of the Burgess Hill Graduate Apprentices

Steve Willis Training Centres in Burgess Hill celebrated with the apprentices, employers, and staff last Thursday evening, the 8th of June at The Kings Centre, Burgess Hill....

Apprenticeships – Your Questions Answered

We are really missing having our Apprenticeship open days at the moment, but there are still ways for you to see for yourself what an apprenticeship at Steve Willis Training would be like. Check out...

Reward for Apprentice of the Year Finalist

Gas Apprentice Marcus Piper, who trains at our Burgess Hill Centre, reached the final of the 2020 Screwfix Trace Apprentice of the Year competition. This is a great achievement – he was one of just...

Not Just Students Starting in September

The press is full of stories about students heading off to university for the first time, but that’s not the whole story at this time of year. September also sees the start of Apprenticeship courses...

Apprenticeships School Taster Sessions

Steve Willis Training Centres have recently launched taster sessions for local schools near our Burgess Hill and Portchester centres. These engaging sessions aim to introduce pupils to the world of apprenticeships and specifically focus on...

The Benefits of Apprenticeships Vs University

When it comes to choosing a career path, the decision between starting an apprenticeship or going to university can be a challenging one. Both options have their merits, but in recent years, apprenticeships have gained...

Contactum’s Generous Contribution at our Burgess Hill Centre

Contactum, a subsidiary of the Alfanar Group, has recently provided extensive support for the development of Steve Willis Training's third-year apprentice inspection and testing facility. This significant revamp is underway at our Burgess Hill site....

Celebrating the Success of the Burgess Hill Graduate Apprentices

Steve Willis Training Centres in Burgess Hill celebrated with the apprentices, employers, and staff last Thursday evening, the 8th of June at The Kings Centre, Burgess Hill....

18th Edition – First Amendment

It is now well over a year since the introduction of the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations (BSI 7671:2018) and the first amendment has arrived from the https://electrical.theiet.org/bs-7671/updates-to-18th-edition/ It concerns the installation of electrical...

Burgess Hill Graduation

It was the turn of our Burgess Hill Apprentices to mark the completion of their courses at our second graduation of 2017. In front of employers, friends, and families, 62 gas, plumbing, and electrical apprentices...

Apprenticeships School Taster Sessions

Steve Willis Training Centres have recently launched taster sessions for local schools near our Burgess Hill and Portchester centres. These engaging sessions aim to introduce pupils to the world of apprenticeships and specifically focus on...

The Benefits of Apprenticeships Vs University

When it comes to choosing a career path, the decision between starting an apprenticeship or going to university can be a challenging one. Both options have their merits, but in recent years, apprenticeships have gained...

Gas Safety Week 11th – 17th September 2023

Gas safety is an important consideration for caregivers, especially when it comes to the use of gas appliances or systems in the home. Gas can be safe when handled properly, but if gas appliances or...

Celebrating the Success of the Burgess Hill Graduate Apprentices

Steve Willis Training Centres in Burgess Hill celebrated with the apprentices, employers, and staff last Thursday evening, the 8th of June at The Kings Centre, Burgess Hill....

Schwank UK

Schwank UK has recently provided a cutting-edge overhead radiant tube heater at our Portchester Training Centre. This remarkable upgrade will immensely enhance our training offerings for our valued CORT1 customers, allowing us to provide a...

Worcester Bosch Bring Training on the Move

This week Worcester Bosch brought their training tardis – a fully equipped training vehicle – to our Burgess Hill Centre. Worcester trainer Craig Manson was helping our gas apprentices as they prepare for their ACS...

New Oil & Unvented Training Centre is now Open

Last week we welcomed Paul Rose, CEO of OFTEC to perform the ribbon cutting at the opening of the new OFTEC-approved oil and unvented training and assessment provision at our Portchester training centre. In partnership...

Net Zero: Seize the Opportunity to Upskill & Thrive

Rishi Sunak made an important announcement on September 20th 2023, regarding the UK’s ambitious net zero target. Electric Vehicles Originally set for 2030, the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles has...

The Benefits of Apprenticeships Vs University

When it comes to choosing a career path, the decision between starting an apprenticeship or going to university can be a challenging one. Both options have their merits, but in recent years, apprenticeships have gained...

Coming Soon! Air Source Heat Pump Installation, Service, and Maintenance Course

Steve Willis Training Centre will be offering this course to engineers who wish to install, commission, and service Air Source Heat Pumps (non-refrigerant systems). The course covers a variety of areas including health and safety,...