Overall, 2025 was a very strong year for the CP Training Scheme, running 32 courses with high course occupancy rates, nevertheless we have identified a range of improvements that shall be implemented from 2026 onwards to strengthen further our position.
We are currently seeking additional tutors for Concrete and Marine Application Sectors in 2026. We have also identified our first Overseas Tutor for commencing courses in KSA, who is a member of CPGB and an ISO 15257 Level 4 ICorr CP certificated Aramco Engineer. Courses in KSA should enable candidates from Libya, Algeria and the Gulf countries to attend who would otherwise struggle to obtain UK visas.
In addition to the requirement to update the course notes to better serve international audiences, we are also addressing now concerns about the quality of the course notes and course presentations more generally and looking to align them better with industry requirements.
Further, we have recently completed an internal audit of examination paper structures across application sectors, and a more uniform approach to examinations is being devised and implemented, which should ensure candidates are examined more robustly.
Facility wise, a new Marine CP teaching site at the Port of Blyth is now in planning. The intention is to use the facility to target the Renewable (Offshore Wind) market both in Europe and the UK. There is also the potential to target ROV Operators with a potential future Level 1 Marine course. This will compliment our two UK-based Training Centres at Telford (Fressyinet) for Marine, Concrete and Buried courses and Argyll Ruane at Sheffield [also teaching our Buried courses].
There remains the possibility of opening a further future facility in Aberdeen, subject to demand. However, the Port of Blyth is currently the preferred option for development.
Please contact Ben Magee, CPGB Chair who can assist with any further queries. Email: cpgbchair@icorr.org
