Partnerships

At McCrae Training, we are committed to providing high-quality utility and construction training across the UK & Ireland. Our various partnerships, allow us to to extend our training programmes nationwide.

These collaborations are essential in ensuring individuals in the utility and construction industries are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. By partnering with leading industry organisations, we deliver training that is current, relevant, and aligned with industry standards.

We are proud to work with Total Pipeline Specialists and PE3 Pipeline Services Ltd, based in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. These partners help us provide accredited Utility and Construction Training.

We are also delighted to work with Construction Isle of Man. Through this partnership, we deliver NRSWA accredited Street Works Training to the island.

For more information on these partnerships, please see below.

Ireland Utility and Construction Training

McCrae Training has partnered with Total Pipeline Specialists and PE3 Pipeline Services Ltd to support the training needs of the utility and construction sectors across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Total Pipeline Specialists is Ireland’s premier independent distributor of engineering materials and solutions, serving the multi-utility, infrastructure, and construction industries.

PE3 Pipeline Services Ltd is a pipeline specialist covering the UK & Ireland, providing water, waste water, gas, and district heating infrastructure installations, from 63mm up to large diameter pipelines.

Recognising a growing need within their respective industries for high-quality training services, resulting in collaboration and partnering with McCrae Training.

Benefiting from PE3 Pipeline Service’s state-of-the-art facilities in Northern Ireland (Newtownabbey), and Total Pipeline Specialists’ extensive infrastructure across the Republic of Ireland, our partnership ensures nationwide coverage.

Since the launch of the training partnership in October 2022, we now offer an extensive range of utility and construction sector training covering Ireland, including:

To secure your place on our upcoming courses contact us on 01355 246 235 or alternatively, complete the enquiry form below.

Classroom facilities for training in Northern Ireland and Ireland

Practical training on a Butt Fusion course in Northern Ireland & Ireland

Construction Isle of Man

McCrae Training has partnered with Construction Isle of Man to bring localised high-quality Street Works Training to the Isle of Man community, meeting the requirements as set out by the Department of Infrastructure (Isle of Man Government), associated with the Street Works Policy.

Accredited Street Works training is in place for Operatives and Supervisors covering the following units:

Operatives:

Unit 1 (LA) – Location & Avoidance of Underground Services
Unit 2 (O1) – Signing Lighting & Guarding
Unit 3 (O2) – Excavation in the highway
Unit 4 (O3) – Reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
Unit 5 (O4) – Reinstatement of sub-base and base in non-bituminous materials
Unit 6 (O5) – Reinstatement in cold-lay bituminous materials
Unit 7 (O6) – Reinstatement in hot-lay bituminous materials
Unit 9 (O8) – Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways

Supervisors and Managers:

Unit 1 (LA) – Location & Avoidance of Underground Services
Unit 10 (S1) – Monitoring Signing Lighting & Guarding
Unit 11 (S2) – Monitoring excavation in the highway
Unit 12 (S3) – Monitoring reinstatement and compaction of backfill materials
Unit 13 (S4) – Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and base in non-bituminous materials
Unit 14 (S5) – Monitoring reinstatement in bituminous materials
Unit 16 (S7) – Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways

To offset part of the training costs, VTAS (Vocational Training Assistance Scheme) funding has been approved, assisting contractors to complete the training and meet the requirements of the Street Works Policy (subject to meeting specified terms and conditions). Please find the link below for further information on VTAS: Isle of Man Government – Vocational Training Assistance Scheme

To secure your place on our upcoming courses contact us on 01355 246 235 or alternatively, complete the enquiry form below.

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