Parents and Guardians

Ofsted & Accreditation

F-TEC Forklift Training Engineering Centre Ltd (F-TEC) is a nationally recognised independent learning provider based in Swindon. Established as a training company in 2014, F-TEC secured an apprenticeship contract with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) in 2017. In October 2021, we underwent a full Ofsted inspection. To view the complete report, [click here].

Safeguarding: A Shared Responsibility

Mutual respect is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we take every measure to protect and support our apprentices. For more details on our safeguarding policies, please visit [our safeguarding page].

Policies & Procedures

F-TEC operates under a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to ensure high standards of training, welfare, and operational excellence. To learn more, please visit [our policies page].

Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)

What is IAG?

Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) provides individuals with valuable insights into their education and career opportunities. For young learners, early access to careers education and guidance (CE/IAG) is essential to help them make informed and confident decisions about their future learning and employment paths. For more information, [click here].

Accommodation & Welfare

We understand that many apprentices and engineers travel for training. That’s why we have carefully selected a hotel partner that provides high-quality accommodation, service, and safeguarding measures. Our Service Level Agreement (SLA) ensures that all apprentices have a safe and comfortable stay while attending F-TEC training. For further details, please contact us.

Safe & Reliable Transportation

During off-the-job training, apprentices are transported safely and efficiently between the F-TEC Training Centre and the Village Hotel through our trusted transport partner, Barnes Coaches.

With years of experience in educational travel, Barnes Coaches has been awarded the maximum 6-star rating by BUSK’s Benchmark scheme, a national standard for safe coach travel. For more information on their accreditation, [click here].