SW Durham Training

Academy Centre for Technical Competence

SW Durham Training was founded in 1967, as a Group Training Association, to provide training for local manufacturing and engineering companies. SWDT is a forward thinking, progressive company becoming a leading provider of top quality training in the North East.

Based in Newton Aycliffe utilising a modern, purpose built facility. In 2011, the centre benefited from a £3.6m capital investment programme which created a World Class Engineering & Manufacturing Environment, offering industry led training opportunities.

Whether you are an employer or an employee, SWDT can provide you with the right skills and knowledge to move you to the next level of excellence.

Apprenticeships include:

  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Fabrication & Welding
  • Toolmaking
  • Business Administration & Accountancy

SW Durham Training also provide Short Course Training in the following:

  • Forklift: Instructor 5 & 10 day ,Forklift refresher training
  • Electrical: 17th Edition, PAT, Electrical Maintenance Skills (5 day) & Basic Electrical (2day)
  • Hydraulics & Pneumatics
  • Abrasive Wheel
  • CNC, Milling & Turning
  • Welding procedures
  • IOSH Working Safely & Managing Safely
  • First Aid
  • Manual Handling & Working at Heights
  • Customer Service & Business Administration

This list is not exhaustive. Please contact us for further information www.swdt.co.uk

S W Durham Training
SW Durham Training
Durham Way South
Aycliffe Business Park
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 6AT

Tel: 01325 313194