Train with us!
Kentra Training was established by Norman Kennish in February 1997, providing on-site courses for all types of industries. We now provide over 100 different courses covering all areas including agricultural, industrial and construction, many of which have NPORS accreditation available.
Norman was first registered as an instructor in 1985 and a commercial consultant and trainer from 1989. Since then the business has continued to grow with Norman’s wife Tricia joining as a partner, followed by their children Emma and John. A purpose built office was created in 2005, moving to a larger office in 2015 as more staff joined the business allowing greater flexibility for the business to continue growing.
Tool Safety
- Abrasive Wheels Cutting and Grinding Wheels or Abrasive Wheels Hand Held cut off saw (Stihl saw type)
- Cable Avoidance Training.
- Chainsaw cross cut & maintenance
- Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
- Hand Held Equipment
- Hand Held Petrol Cut off Saw
- Small Plant & Portable Tools
- Toolbox Talks Presenter
Health & Safety
- Asbestos Awareness
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Confined Spaces Awareness
- Confined Spaces Low Risk
- Confined Spaces Medium Risk
- COSHH
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Materials Handling Supervisor
- Mental Health First Aid
- PUWER
- Risk Assessment
- Safety at Street & Roadworks (RASWA)
- Safety Officer Health & Safety Awareness
- Site Safety Awareness
- Stress Awareness
Lift Truck Courses
- Counterbalance Lift Truck
- Pedestrian Pallet Truck
Working at Heights
- Emergency Escape
- Harness and Fall Arrest
- Height Safety Equip Appreciation & Inspect
- Ladders and Steps
- Managers Working at Height Training Course
- MEWP Boom – Mobile Work Platform
- MEWP Scissor Lift
- Mobile Tower
- Safe Working at Height
Instructor
- Instructor Courses In-House (5 Day)
- Lifting Equipment Inspector
- Manual Handling Instructor
- NPORS Instructor (5 or 10 day)
- Train the Trainer (3 day)
Lifting Operations
- Appointed Person
- Scaffold Hoist
- Report of Thorough Examination (LOLER – Small lifting equipment and accessories Inspection and Reporting course)
- Slinging and Slinger
Fire Safety
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Fire Warden
Plant Operator Courses
- Plant Machinery Marshall
- Vehicle Marshall
Manual Handling
- Manual Handling Half and One Day courses
- Manual Handling Assessor
- People Handling
- People Handling – Emergency Evacuation
Horticulture
- Wood chipper & Shredder
Safety Workshops
- Display Screen Equipment
- Face Fit – Safe Use of Respirators & Face Masks
- Office Safety
- Warehouse Safety
- Woodworking Machinery
This is only a selection of the courses we can deliver, all our courses are presented in the course brochure on our website by following the link HERE.
Most popular courses
One of our most popular courses is Report of Thorough Examination for small lifting equipment and accessories. Lifting equipment such as harnesses and shackles need to be regularly checked and such inspections can prove costly. However you can train to be the ‘Competent person’ to perform these examinations yourself. Our courses are run throughout the year and registered with NPORS, more details are talked about on our Safety Inspector blog.
Let’s not forget our numerous Tool Safety and Workshop courses which cover the unique Small Plant and Portable Tools course developed by Kentra and NPORS and only available through us NPORS registration and the ever popular Wood working machinery courses.
Come and train with us
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A big thank you!
We would like to thank our loyal customers who have used our services over the past 25 plus years to train with us, we hope to continue assisting with their training requirements for many years to come.
If you would like to discuss any of your training requirements, please give us a call on 01606 832 556 or contact us. It is our pleasure to help you!



Hi, I am looking for some guidance.
The following awareness courses are sourced and delivered to our groundworks teams:
Manual Handling
Asbestos Awareness
Abrasive Wheels
Working at Height
What I would like to achieve is ‘Train The Trainer’ training which would allow me to deliver all of the above in-house. Is this something you could assist with?
Kind regards
Simon
Hi Simon, thank you for contacting us, we have emailed you directly. Have a great day. Kentra Training