A History of NDGTA

Newport & District Group Training Association (NDGTA) was formed by a small group of engineering companies in the Newport area in 1965 as a consequence of the Industrial Training Act of the previous year. NDGTA’s role was essentially to function as the ‘training department’ for its member companies by identifying, organising, delivering and assessing training.

NDGTA continued to grow and adapt over the many years and has developed a formidable reputation for excellence amongst employers in the area. We have over 55 years of experience and have formed an excellent working relationship with more than 30 member and associate companies in and around the local area, including some national organisations.

NDGTA has secured a high level of credibility with various verifying bodies responsible for further education and training in Wales. We are an approved assessment and verification centre for EAL and SEMTA. We hold the prestigious ‘Investors in People’ award and are members of the QSA consortium.

For those wishing to reach beyond an apprenticeship, we are also accredited to deliver HNC & HND qualifications in engineering. NDGTA also offer the delivery of specialist, bespoke courses to companies within the engineering sector.

Neil Purslow

CEO and Lecturer

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Meet the team...

Neil Purslow

CEO
BTEC & HNC Tutor
Health & Safety Officer

Diane Purslow

Operations Manager
Safeguarding Officer
First Aider

Michael Lewis

CEO (designate)

Dr. Glyn Pole

HNC Tutor
HND Tutor
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Sarah Fry

ESW Tutor
BTEC Tutor
HNC Tutor
HND Tutor

Jenny Hawkins

BTEC TUTOR
HNC Tutor
HND TUTOR

Dershena Swaminathan


BTEC Tutor
HNC Tutor
HND TUTOR

Matthew Day


BTEC Tutor
HNC Tutor
NVQ (eLECTRICAL)

Alun Furzer

BTEC Tutor
HNC Tutor
HND Tutor

Nigel Powell

NVQ Assessor
Mechanical WORKSHOP

Steve Walsh

NVQ ASSESSOR
Mechanical Workshop
First Aider

Dennis Lowden

NVQ ASSESSOR
MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

Eric Millett

NVQ Assessor
Electrical Workshop

Nathan Dowding

NVQ Assessor
Electrical Workshop

Gareth Berrill

NVQ ASSESSOR
Hydraulics Workshop
BTEC TUTOR

Kathryn Smith

Receptionist
Admin and Quality Assistant
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