The partnership will see Acutest, through their training brand Severn College, delivering solar photovoltaic qualifications and test equipment training at its Staffordshire and Shropshire training centres.
The Skills Academy’s nationwide network of accredited trainers will also receive product training on equipment such as thermal imaging cameras, specialist solar testers and power quality analysers to contribute towards their continuing professional development. Through their association with the Skills Academy, installers and trainers will also receive special rates on Acutest’s products and services.
Neil Timmins, managing director of Acutest, said: “At Acutest we see a great deal of potential in the growing environmental sector and through our partnership with the National Skills Academy we hope to be able to better meet the needs of our customers in this exciting new area.”
“Acutest’s knowledge and expertise in test equipment brings valuable new perspectives into the National Skills Academy network,” said Cathryn Hickey, executive director of the Skills Academy. “We’re delighted to add this specialism to our portfolio and look forward to a successful relationship with our partners at Acutest.”