Practical Skills

Developing your engineers practical abilities for continued growth

Hands-on skills that make a measurable difference to project outcomes

Investing in practical, technical training is one of the most effective ways for your business to strengthen its operational capability, reduce risk and future-proof your workforce.

PETA’s engineering, electrical, welding and mechanical-handling courses are designed to give employees the confidence and competency to perform safely, efficiently and to industry standards, from essential electrical installation knowledge and 18th Edition compliance, to hands-on welding skills and specialist equipment operation.

Whether you’re upskilling new starters, developing multi-skilled engineers, or meeting mandatory safety and compliance requirements, these courses provide the practical, job-ready expertise that keeps your organisation productive, compliant and competitive. With options ranging from introductory to advanced, and the ability to deliver training as sponsored or bespoke programmes, PETA helps you build a capable workforce with the technical skills your business depends on.

Practical Skills for Engineers

Equip your engineers with essential hands-on skills in mechanical maintenance, electrical fault diagnosis and safe working practices for improved performance.

Introduction to Basic Electrical Installation

Gain foundational knowledge in electrical installation practices, including wiring, regulations and safety procedures, ideal for new or aspiring electricians.

Intermediate Electrical/ Electronic Course

Advance your engineers’ expertise with AC/DC motors, control circuits, PLCs and sensors, enhancing fault-finding and safe electrical practices.

Introduction to Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

Learn the fundamentals of TIG welding, including machine setup, safe working practices and basic weld joint creation, ideal for beginners in precision fabrication.

18th Edition Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installation

Stay compliant and competent with the Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installation BS 7671, covering the IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition, inspection, testing and safety fundamentals.

Introduction to Metal Inert Gas/ Metal Active Gas Welding

Acquire foundational skills in MIG/MAG welding, covering safety, machine setup and basic welds, enabling your team to perform cost-effective in-house repairs.

Instructional Techniques for Mechanical Handling Equipment

Develop your team’s instructional competence in mechanical-handling equipment operation and training design, enabling safe and effective simulations for workplace trainers.

Counterbalance to Reach Novice

Upgrade your material-handling team by converting experienced counterbalance truck operators to reach-truck specialists. This course focuses on reach-truck controls, safe stacking techniques, narrow-aisle manoeuvring and regulatory compliance to maximise efficiency and minimise risk in busy warehouse environments.

Scissor Lift Novice

Equip new operators with essential skills for safe scissor lift operation: covering pre-use checks, manoeuvring, hazard identification and regulatory compliance in a hands-on beginner course.

Reach Novice

Acquire the essential knowledge and skills to safely operate a reach truck, for novices entering warehouse equipment roles with confidence.

Counterbalance Novice

Equip new operators with foundational knowledge and practical skills to safely operate counterbalance lift truck, covering checks, manoeuvring, stacking and unloading.