Welcome

The Western Training Association (WTA) is a not-for-profit training company working for the benefit of the commercial, fishing and marine sectors. We cover an area from Lands End to Bristol and  Dorset. We are based in Plymouth, central to the region, and easily accessible by rail, road and air.

Our training is derived from a close partnership with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and other bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and the food and drink sector Skills Council "Improve". This ensures that whatever your training needs, we can deliver your requirements in a flexible and cost-efficient way, with care and quality.

Some of our courses can be delivered locally to you by using a range of flexible learning methods. So whether you are fisherman, mariner or work within the onshore fishing industry we can help you with your training requirements.

Our training will result in certification by an awarding body such as STCW'95, CIEH,  or AMERC and others are fully recognised by the MCA as required by legislation or our courses achieve a recognised quality standard.

Please browse our pages by using the menu links. We hope that you'll find what you need but, if not, please don't hesitate to contact us - we're here to help.

The Western Training Association exists to assist in the training of Fishermen, Mariners and the associated onshore sectors. The information in this website and via our staff whilst given in good faith, is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. If you need detailed advice on statutory maritime obligations, please contact the Maritime and Coastguard Agency or by following the links from this site.