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Funded training for eligible learners

Financial support to help people and businesses upskill, retrain and build a future in energy.

For employersFor individuals
Practical gas engineering training with an apprentice and instructor
Funding your future

More opportunities.
Fewer financial barriers.

Lomax holds a direct Government Apprenticeship Contract supporting businesses wishing to employ an Apprentice.

We also have a direct Learner Loans contract and work with established funding partners across the North East and Yorkshire region to provide the financial support for the qualifications we offer.

We do our best to remove financial barriers, allowing people and businesses to upskill, retrain, or learn a new skill; depending on eligibility, this can potentially be at no cost to the learner or the employer.

We offer accredited, hands-on training for the energy sector (including renewables), supporting businesses and people across the North East and Yorkshire region.

Invest in your people

For employers

Upskilling your existing staff or employing new talent doesn't have to be a heavy financial burden. Through our direct apprenticeship contract, we can access substantial government funding:

100%

Fully funded training

For eligible apprentices aged 16–24, training costs are completely covered by the government for both levy and non-levy-paying businesses.

Under 25

National Insurance savings

Enjoy zero Employer National Insurance contributions on eligible earnings for any apprentice under the age of 25.

5%

Co-investment for adults

For learners aged 25 and over, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) only contribute 5% of the training cost, with the government covering the remaining 95%.

Additional support

Hiring incentives

Access additional government support and financial incentives depending on the age and eligibility criteria of your apprentice.

Take your next step

For individuals

Are you looking to start a career in the gas, utilities, or renewable energy sectors? We offer structured pathways to help you gain industry-recognised certifications without upfront tuition fees:

01

Earn while you learn

Secure a funded apprenticeship position with our network of local engineering partners, earning a competitive salary while attending our purpose-built practical workshops.

02

Fully subsidised trades

Depending on your location and criteria, you may qualify for fully funded retraining programmes or technical utility courses.

03

Comprehensive support

We support you through functional skills preparation, provide access to essential safety gear, and prepare you fully for your final End-Point Assessment (EPA).

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Build skills for a career in energy.

We are currently taking enrolments for our new programmes.

Level 3

Gas Engineering Operative

Designed for those wanting to gain a qualification in the domestic gas industry and become a fully qualified gas engineer.

What it covers
Safety-compliant installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of central heating boilers, cookers, and domestic gas metering equipment.
Attendance
One day per week, dividing time between real-world on-site experience and technical training in our dedicated training workshops.
Outcome
Prepares learners for successful registration on the Gas Safe Register.
Level 2

Utility Network Operative

The ultimate career launchpad for core infrastructure engineering on the gas network.

What it covers
Hands-on training in handling Polyethylene (PE) piping, mains and service laying, and Escape, Locate, and Repair (ELR) procedures.
Attendance
One week per month, dividing time between real-world on-site experience and technical training in our dedicated training workshops.
Outcome
Prepares learners to work on the gas networks.
Practical learning, local support

Our purpose-built training
& assessment centres

We deliver high-quality, hands-on apprenticeship training in our purpose-built workshops.

Howdon

Head Office

Our main centre (Head Office) offers utility, safety, compliance, and energy related programmes.

Old Gas Depot, Howdon Lane,
Wallsend, NE28 0BD
0191 2623040
Southwick

Sunderland Centre

Our Southwick facility specialises heavily in short-term pathways, ACS reassessments, domestic gas infrastructure, and commercial compliance.

Southwick Industrial Estate, North Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR5 3TX
0191 5495276
Yorkshire

Sherburn Centre

Expanding our infrastructure capabilities into Yorkshire to support national and regional utility contracts.

Moor Lane Trading Estate,
Sherburn-in-Elmet, LS25 6ES
01977 683427
Quality you can trust

A trusted partner
in energy training

When you train with Lomax, you are working with an established training provider with a proven track record of delivering high-quality energy, compliance and safety training across the UK.

  • Direct Government Apprenticeship Contract Holder
  • Ofsted Rated “Good” Provider
  • Matrix Quality Standard & ISO 9001 Accredited
  • Approved Centre for City & Guilds, Certain, and LOGIC (LCL) Certification

Find out what funding could mean for you.

Speak to our team about your training and eligibility.

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