About EKGTA
EKGTA is the top training provider for mechanical and electrical engineering industries in Scotland and is a leading source for recruiting apprentice engineers nationally.
We also offer continuous professional development through a wide range of training courses to update or increase your skills set.
As a non-profit organisation with charitable status, EKGTA is motivated to ensure our trainees leave equipped with the knowledge and skills to remain in gainful employment.
Why do people choose EKGTA?
Our state-of-the-art, purpose-built training facility in East Kilbride is furnished with the latest machinery, tooling, and technology to ensure that our trainees leave our training centre equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to handle real-world scenarios.
We are highly regarded by employers as they trust that their employees receive comprehensive training to ensure they can hit the ground running from day one.
We're trusted by the largest employers in the engineering sector
Since 1966, we have had the privilege of working alongside the most prominent and respected employers in the engineering and manufacturing industries to recruit and train their apprentices.
We are proud to say that many of these companies continue to place their trust in us. As a member-led organisation, our valued client companies have the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of EKGTA.
Rolls Royce
Coca Cola
McVities
Network Rail
McAlpine
Ministry of Defence
Weir
Scottish Water
Volvo
Stakeholders and Regulatory Partners
As a leading training provider, we uphold the highest standards in training by working closely with the top industry bodies and membership organisations.
Together with our partners, we work hard to ensure our training programs are up-to-date with the latest knowledge and industry practices.
SQA
Scottish Qualifications Authority
ILM (Formally NEBS)
Institute of Leadership & Management
Autodesk
Leading developer of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and training
Enginuity
Specialist skills and awarding organisation for the industry
SDS
Skills Development Scotland
IOSH
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
C&G
City & Guilds
OSCR
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
IVP Scotland
Investors in People
EKGTA is committed to achieving quality in all aspects of its business from training design and delivery to use of resources and administration. The Association runs its own internal Quality Assurance Framework and Self Assessment programme, is approved under the Skills Development Scotland Quality Management System, has investor In People status and operates its training to nationally recognised standards.