Welcome to our Dunstable (Head office) Training Centre
Thank you for choosing to train with us. The following pages provide essential information and guidance that you need prior to your course start date. Please read and familiarise yourself with this guide before you arrive for your training course.
Contact Details Warwick House Houghton Hall Park Houghton Regis LU5 5ZX 0870 013 0458 Email: [email protected]
Travel Information A map of our Training Centre is attached with this email Local Taxis: 01582 505050 Nearest Train Station: Leagrave Free parking is available onsite
If you have any questions regarding your training or facilities please contact us. Useful information
Mobile phones: Please make sure that your phones are switched off for the duration of your training course.
Smoking: Smoking is not allowed within the building. Please use the designated spaces that are signed throughout the building.
Personal possessions: Please do not leave your valuables unattended. We won't be responsible for any loss or damage to your personal items.
Safety: Please familiarise yourself with any safety notices and emergency exit procedures in the case of fire. If the fire alarm goes off, please follow the signed emergency exits or your lecturer.
Special needs: If you require any special assistance please inform your lecturer immediately. Alternatively please ask reception to speak to a member of staff from the Training team.
Lunch and refreshments: Tea and coffee is available throughout the duration of your course via the machine in training area. Lunch will be provided. Enjoy freshly served tea and coffee from The Getaway - our on-site canteen. A selection of hot and cold food will be available for you on your break.
About our Training
Our Training provides the necessary skills and qualifications needed by contractors today, to face the professional and legal challenges for individuals in the electrical, renewable, gas, water and health & safety sectors. Through our dedicated Training team and a network of Training Partners, we offer suitable, cost effective and skilled training across the UK. Our courses are created by leading industry experts who have a wide range of direct experience, giving clear, up-to-date and relevant best practice guidance.
From awareness workshop training through to accredited qualifications, our range of courses and learning styles are designed to help develop your skills and widen your knowledge. All our national courses are now aligned to the new Qualification Credit Framework (QCF).
In addition, over 3,500 people have already completed online learning with us. Our online training is a fantastic solution to keep up to date with changes or expanding knowledge without having to spend time in a classroom. To find out more visit email [email protected] or call 0870 013 0458.
We’re here to help
If you would like any further help in planning your training and development needs, or if you want to discuss a coordinated approach to train a team of people, please call our team of training advisors on 0870 013 0458 or email [email protected].
NQA Training
Our sister company, NQA Training is committed to provide the necessary skills and qualifications needed in Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems.
New courses are constantly developed in line with the sector needs and the expansion of NQA Certification.
If you need any advice and guidance on the best training for you, we will be able to help. Just contact our Training team on 0800 013 0900 or visit www.nqa.com/training. If you need to book hotel accommodation we recommend the following hotels:
Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express, renovated in 2012, is a contemporary Vinci Site, London Road, Dunstable LU6 3DZ hotel located close to Dunstable town centre, with easy (SAT NAV users use LU6 3LY) access from the M1 and the A5. Tel: 01582 344499 Facilities: Website: www.hiexpress.com • Restaurant • Bar / lounge with Sky Sports • Outdoor beer garden • Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas • Complimentary parking (limited) Distance to venue: 4.2 miles
Old Palace Lodge The Old Palace lodge has 68 bedrooms and is located Church Street, Dunstable LU5 4RT close to Dunstable town centre, with easy access from Tel: 01582 662201 the M1 and A5. Email: [email protected] Facilities: Website: www.oldpalacelodge.com • Restaurant • Bar / lounge • Complimentary parking • Complimentary Wi-Fi Distance to venue: 1.5 miles
ICON Hotel The ICON hotel has 60 bedrooms and is located in 15 Stuart Street, Luton LU1 2SA Luton town centre, just a 10 minute walk from Luton Tel: 01582 722123 railway station. Email: [email protected] Facilities: Website: www.iconhotelluton.com • Restaurant • Coffee shop • Bar / lounge • Complimentary Wi-FI • Complimentary parking (limited) • Fitness suite and spa Distance to venue: 5.2 miles
Premier Inn The Premier Inn Dunstable is located within easy reach 350 Luton Road, Dunstable LU5 4LL of both Dunstable town centre and Warwick House Tel: 0871 527 8330 training centre. Website: www.premierinn.com Facilities: • On-site Table Table restaurant • Bar / lounge • Wi-Fi throughout hotel (chargeable after 30 minutes) • Complimentary parking Distance to venue: 1.5 miles Directions to our Dunstable J12 (Head office) Training Centre HOUGHTON
By train REGIS Leagrave station is just 3 miles from the We are here Centre, and 33 minutes from St Pancras International in London. Taxis are available immediately outside Leagrave station. By car A505 J11
Directions from M1 Motorway DUNSTABLE Leave M1 Motorway at Junction 11 (Luton Luton Airport and Dunstable) and take the A505 towards Parkway
Dunstable. At the first roundabout turn right Station onto Poynters Road (Halfway House pub M1 on the corner). Follow the road over several sets of traffic lights and turn left at the first A5 roundabout onto Porz Avenue. At the next roundabout turn right into Houghton Hall J10 Park. Turn right at the next roundabout and Warwick House is the second building on the left.
Directions from A5 Dunstable DISTANCES: At Dunstable town centre (traffic light M1 junction 11 - 2.5 miles crossroads) take the A505 towards Luton. M25/M1 Junction - 15 miles You will come to a large roundabout with Central London - 37 miles Tesco on the right and the Halfway House pub on the left. Turn left onto Poynters Leagrave Station - 3 miles Road. Follow the road over several sets Luton Airport - 8 miles of traffic lights and turn left at the first Heathrow Airport - 40 miles roundabout onto Porz Avenue. At the next roundabout turn right into Houghton Hall Park. Turn right at the next roundabout and Warwick House is the second building on the left.
Directions from A6 Bedford On the outskirts of Luton, turn right at the roundabout (you will see Sainsbury’s Homebase DIY store on the right) into Icknield Way. Bear right at the fork in the road onto Bramingham Road. At the large roundabout (signed Sundon to right) go straight ahead into Leagrave High Street. At the end of Leagrave High Street turn right into Poynters Road. At the first roundabout turn left onto Porz Avenue. Warwick House, Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis, At the next roundabout turn right into Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 5ZX. Houghton Hall Park. Turn right at the next roundabout and Warwick House is the second building on the left.