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Trade association · Training provider · Card scheme · London

BESA

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About

BESA: Trade association, Training provider, Card scheme, London. Other.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) represents contractors in building engineering services across the UK as their trade association, and its former name was the Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association. The member-owned body has operated for more than 120 years, offering technical standards, compliance support and government representation, while its skills and training arm, the BESA Academy, runs apprenticeships, short and online courses and an experienced worker programme. Group services include SKILLcard registration, a competent person scheme, the Vent Hygiene Register and the REFCOM F-Gas register, and offices are in Penrith and London.

What they offer

  • Contractor and affiliate membership
  • BESA Academy courses and CPD
  • Apprenticeships and experienced worker programme
  • Competence Assessment Standard
  • SKILLcard registration
  • REFCOM F-Gas and Vent Hygiene registers
  • Publications and technical guidance
  • Health, safety, legal and employment advice for members

Company details

Type
Other
Address
Rotherwick House, 3 Thomas More Street, St Katharine's & Wapping, London
Size
Large organisation (250 or more staff) (estimated)

Areas covered

Works across the UK. View on OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab)

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