Business-Focused Technical Training and Apprenticeships
Employer tailored apprenticeships
Pre-screened candidates ready for hands-on roles
Long-term workforce development
Who we work with
Build high-performing teams with apprenticeships
We connect you with job-ready talent and deliver tailored training to upskill your teams. Our industry-focused solutions are designed to support your business growth.
Use the links below to find the right training solution for your business.
The biggest challenges employers face
Skills Shortages
With experienced workers retiring and fewer young people entering the trades, businesses face a growing skills gap that puts productivity and project delivery at risk.
Recruitment
Finding reliable, work-ready candidates for technical roles is tough. Too often, employers hire staff who lack the right mindset or training, leading to disruption, cost and high turnover.
Training
Without the right training, new staff can create safety risks and cause compliance issues. Employers need apprentices who understand how to work safely from day one.
How we can help
We're the experts
Every day we train staff for changing industries and long-term success
Tailored apprenticeship programmes
Written with you, so it meets your needs
Recruitment support
We advertise, screen and can help interview and select the right apprentice for your business
All the support you need
From day one to EPA, we’re helping your learner and you.
Apprenticeships we offer
Commercial Vehicle
Keep your workshop moving with apprentices trained in the latest diagnostics, servicing techniques and vehicle technology at our expert facility in Greater Manchester.
These approved programmes help your business stay ahead of evolving emissions standards with minimal disruption to your operations.
Employers benefit from flexible training options including day release or block release, on-site progress reviews and expert funding support to reduce costs.
We currently offer:
Bus and Coach Engineering Technician
Level 3
Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
Level 3
"Working with Total People, we’ve trained multiple skilled engineers which has helped to bridge the skills gap within the industry and has boosted our talent pipeline."
Go Northwest, employer.
Maintenance Engineering
Meet the demands of modern manufacturing and maintenance with apprentices trained in problem-solving and precision engineering skills.
These advanced apprenticeships develop the technical capabilities your business needs to reduce downtime, support production and adapt to new technologies.
Employers benefit from flexible delivery models, on-site progress reviews and dedicated funding guidance to support workforce planning.
We currently offer:
Engineering Maintenance Technician
Level 3
"We’ve been impressed by Total People’s collaborative approach and the support they provide alongside our own. From our initial enquiry to launching vacancies, they’ve been helpful and accommodating throughout."
Tiger Trailers, employer.
Scaffolding Apprenticeships & Safety Training
Real skills. Real work. Real results. Scaffolding training requires specialist expertise, which can be delivered at our purpose built centre in Greater Manchester.
Our scaffolding apprenticeships are designed to equip learners with the practical skills, technical knowledge, and health and safety awareness essential for working at height and on-site.
Employers benefit from tailored training, health and safety-focused delivery, and expert funding support to build a reliable, site-ready workforce.
Whether you're strengthening your existing workforce or investing in new talent, our scaffolding apprenticeships ensure your team is site-ready, safety-conscious and built to last.
We currently offer:
Scaffolder
Level 2
Scaffolding Refresher Course
CISRS certified
COTS Courses
CISRS certified
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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Power your business with skilled professionals trained through industry-focused programmes, combining practical experience, technical expertise and full compliance from day one.
Specialist skills require specialist education. We equip our learners with the exact skills they need to join your team and deliver results from the day they qualify. Our programmes focus on the key areas of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, from system installation and maintenance to fault diagnosis and F-Gas compliance.
Employers benefit from industry-aligned training, hands-on learning and dedicated support to grow a workforce that’s technically capable, compliant and ready to contribute immediately.
We currently offer:
Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
Level 3
"Total People made the process seamless - they handled everything from paperwork to funding."
A&B Air Conditioning, employer.
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