The Newport & District Group Training Association (NDGTA) are specialists in providing the management and delivery of engineering apprenticeships in Newport. With more than 50 years of experience, NDGTA provides services for both those looking to hire an apprentice and those aiming to find an apprenticeship that suits their needs.

Our maintenance engineering apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain qualifications whilst earning money. Becoming a maintenance engineer allows you to make a real difference and impact in the world and apply engineering concepts to help the operation of industrial machinery and equipment.

Why Choose NDGTA?

At NDGTA we are an approved assessment and verification centre for EAL and SEMTA as well as holding the prestigious ‘Investors in People’ award. When using NDGTA you know you will be receiving a top of the line apprenticeship service.

Whether you are looking to hire an apprentice or aiming to find an apprenticeship, NDGTA can help. We match the ideal maintenance engineer candidate to a variety of businesses. Our recruitment support service takes care of every step of the process and allows firms to grow their workforce with apprentices who align perfectly with their business. We also provide a wide variety of maintenance engineer apprenticeships and match individuals with employers that suit their skill set. Our services benefit the career development of apprentices and offer the perfect kickstart for careers in maintenance engineering.

We provide bespoke training for maintenance engineering and are accredited to deliver HNC and HND qualifications for all our apprentices. At NDGTA we pride ourselves on the commitment we have to each and every apprentice. Our comprehensive training is accompanied by the very best support to help make your learning experience as enjoyable and straightforward as possible. Our friendly and experienced team provide one-on-one mentoring if necessary to ensure that every apprentice is receiving the necessary assistance.

A great bonus to getting an apprenticeship at NDGTA is the access you get to our extensive range of partnerships and relationships with employers throughout the engineering sector. With numerous connections with employers in the maintenance engineering industry, NDGTA provides the perfect place to get your career off to the best possible start.

With over 50 years of experience, we have managed to form great working relationships with more than 30 member and associate companies around Newport and the surrounding areas. We have also formed relationships with some national companies, making NDGTA an ideal place to get your foot in the door.