Inspire the Next Generation

10% of DTA’s apprentices are female which is well above the national average. You could be the one to inspire the next generation! Read More

Over 30 Years’ of Shaping the Future for Engineering

DTA are based in purpose built engineering training facilities in Malton, North Yorkshire and have a first class reputation for the recruitment and training of… Read More

Learn Real Skills with DTA

Apprenticeships allow you to gain real skills and work experience through a hands on learning route all whilst Earning while you Learn Read More

Welcome to Derwent Training Association - Quality Engineering Apprenticeships

Entering the world of engineering on the right foot - we are a well respected employer led training provider. Offering new opportunities to get ahead. Sign up and we'll connect you to the best employers in the North Yorkshire area.

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What modern day engineering looks like

Engineering and Manufacturing is a huge industry in the UK with £456 million being contributed to the economy each year. Life as we know it wouldn′t be the same without Engineers – they wire our mobile phones, provide us with electricity and create things like prosthetic limbs. They help to reinvent our future.

Due to a skills shortage of Engineers in the UK – by 2020 we will have need to have trained 2 million skilled Engineers to fulfil demand in the industry.....

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Apprentice win at Star Women in Business Awards

Congratulations to Samantha Magowan of Dale Power Solutions who won the Stellar Apprentice Award at the Star Women in Business Awards which was held at the Scarborough Spa on Friday
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Plowman Brothers apprentice wins national bursary for engineering talent

James Bowman from Plowman Brothers has celebrated success after receiving an Engineering Horizons Bursary from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The bursaries are awarded to students and apprentices
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Fire it Up with Apprenticeships

National Apprenticeship Week is due to take place 4th to 8th March 2019.

This annual celebration of apprenticeships will bring the whole apprenticeship community together to celebrate the impact
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Our Courses

We offer a wide selection of tailored professional commercial courses to suit the needs of you and the demands of your profession. We offer a variety of courses in Health and Safety, Computer Aided Design, City & Guilds Electrical courses, Welding, First Aid and IT. All of our Trainers are highly experienced in their field vocationally and professionally.

The majority of our courses are delivered and assessed at our training centre in Malton, North Yorkshire. We can also offer in house training at your business with prior arrangement. All scheduled course information are shown but if you require any more information please contact Lauren on 01653 697698.