Facilities

In 2002, Birmingham Electrical Training moved into a purpose designed training centre in Hockley, Birmingham. The Faraday Centre is designed around facilitating the successful training of electrical apprentices.

In 2011, the centre was redesigned and updated to encompass the changing nature of training and BETs business.

The centre comprises:

• 3 Classrooms – these hold a maximum of 14 students and are fitted with the latest interactive whiteboards and projectors.
• 1 Dedicated IT Suite – includes 15 Laptops, interactive whiteboard and high speed Internet connection.
• Large 10 Bay purpose built workshop fitted to a high standard with up to date equipment including Solar PV Rig and Car Charging point for demonstrations.
• A dedicated test-rig room for inspection and testing examinations.
• Canteen with catering facilities and student Wi-Fi.
• Small Meeting Room for meetings for up to 4 delegates.
• Management, Tutor and Recruitment Team offices.
• Boardroom – 14 seat boardroom with Projector and flat screen TV, this can be hired for interviews or meetings on request.
• 18 car parking places for staff and visitors located at the rear and side of the centre.

BET also has its own AM2 centre, which is located at a separate site in Hockley, this is where BET and external candidates undertake their AM2 test along with their AM2 Refresher Course.

The AM2 centre comprises:

• Dedicated Room with 3 Computers for Online Exams
• Dedicated AM2 Refresher Training Room for up to 6 candidates
• 6 Booth AM2 Centre (with 2 test booths)

Birmingham Electrical Training
34 Brearley Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B19 3NR / t. 0121 616 0700 f. 0121 616 0701 info@betltd.co.uk / Staff Email / Design by Hint