Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pragmatic Consulting actually do?
We provide accredited training and assessment services for the utilities, construction, and infrastructure sectors. That includes everything from health & safety and compliance courses to more specialist technical training.
In short — we help your teams stay safe, qualified, and ready to get the job done.
Who do Pragmatic Consulting work with?
We work with a wide range of organisations — from small contractors through to large utility providers and principal contractors. As well as individuals.
If you or your team needs to meet industry standards or gain recognised qualifications, we’re probably a good fit.
What types of training do Pragmatic Consulting offer?
Quite a mix. Our courses cover areas like:
- Health & Safety (including Fire Safety, Manual Handling and First Aid)
- Utility-specific training (power, gas, water, telecoms)
- SHEA schemes
- National Grid-related training
- Streetworks, cables, and asset awareness
All designed to be practical, relevant, and aligned with real-world site conditions.
Are Pragmatic Consulting courses accredited?
Yes — our training is delivered in line with recognised industry bodies such as CITB, EUSR, City & Guilds, NUCO, and CABWI.
That means your team gains qualifications that are widely accepted across the industry.
Where does the training take place?
We keep things flexible:
- At our training centres
- On-site at your premises
- At a venue that suits you
- Or online (for selected courses)
It’s all about what works best for your team and your schedule, but please note, some courses require specific equipment and facilities, so this must be available where required.
Can Pragmatic Consulting deliver training at our workplace?
Absolutely. For group bookings, we can come to you — which often saves time, reduces travel, and keeps your operations running smoothly. Some courses require specific equipment and facilities, so this must be available where required.
Do Pragmatic Consulting offer bespoke or tailored training?
We do. If your business has specific requirements, we can tailor training around your processes, risks, and competencies.
This is especially useful for organisations looking to upskill teams in a targeted, practical way.
How do I know which course I need?
Most information about who the courses are suiable for and any prerequisits required is listed on each course page but, If you’re not sure, just ask — we’ll point you in the right direction. We can help you:
- Identify required qualifications
- Understand compliance requirements
- Ensure you have the relevant prerequisites
How long do courses take?
It depends on the course. Some can be completed in a day, while others run over several days or include assessments. Refresher courses can be as little as half a day. Course times are all listed on the course page.
Can individuals book, or is it just for companies?
Both. We work with individuals looking to gain qualifications and businesses booking for teams.
How quickly can we get booked in?
We aim to be as flexible as possible. Availability depends on the course and location, but we’ll always try to get you in as soon as we can.
Dates for open courses are all listed on the course pages, if you want a closed course for your team, we will work with you to secure a suitable date.
How do I book a course?
The easiest way to book an open course is to book online, or you can get in touch with our team by sending us an email, completing the contact us form or giving us a call.
To book a closed course, send us an email, fill in the contact us form or give us a call with your course requirements, number of delegates, required by date and preferred location and will we get back to you with availability & prices.
We are always happy to guide you through the process and make it simple.
Do you offer nationwide coverage?
We do indeed, we have training centres in Warwickshire, Manchester & South Wales but, several of our courses are available online. For group or closed courses, we can also come to you.
