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Based in South Wales, we operate training centres in Llandarcy and Briton Ferry.

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Based in South Wales, we operate training centres in Llandarcy and Briton Ferry.

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Who we are

Leading provider of high-quality courses

At COTS Training, our mission is to deliver the highest quality training in the region – supporting individuals and businesses with expert instruction, industry standards, and real-world experience.

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Our history

Founded in 2009 by Managing Director Jason Mowforth, COTS was initially established to offer training that complied with the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) Regulations. We also provided compliance advice on Operator Licensing and tachograph analysis in South Wales. Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to be recognised as one of the region’s premier providers of training in Transport & Logistics, Plant & Construction, Industrial, Health & Safety, and Confined Spaces.

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Our team

Our team consists of 27 experienced staff members, each specializing in either administration or the operational side of Transport & Logistics, Plant & Construction, and Industrial Training. We are dedicated to providing custom training solutions tailored to client needs.

Training offerings

Accreditations and expanding training offerings

At COTS Training, we take great pride in delivering accredited training that meets the highest industry standards. Accreditation ensures our courses are properly regulated, consistently assessed, and nationally recognised – giving our learners the confidence that they’re receiving the very best. We are approved by leading accrediting bodies including CILT, City & Guilds, ALLMI, Highfield, IPAF, JAUPT, NPORS, RTITB, PASMA, and SQA.

Our training spans a wide range of sectors including Transport & Logistics, Plant & Construction, Industrial, Health & Safety, and Confined Spaces. As industries evolve, so do we – we’re continually expanding and diversifying our course offering to meet the changing needs of our customers, helping them stay compliant, safe, and skilled for long-term success and growth.

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History

Our Timeline

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Where it began

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COTS Training was established in 2009 at our first premises in Fforestfach, Swansea, with the aim of supporting the growing needs of the logistics and industrial sectors in South Wales.

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Promising Growth

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In 2014, COTS Training acquired the Skills House training centre on Bruce Road, Fforestfach—establishing it as our head office and main location for classroom-based training courses.

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The Big Move

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Our move to the Llandarcy training centre brought everything under one roof—combining practical training, classroom learning, and our head office to better serve learners and streamline operations.

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Acquiring Railside

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In 2023, we developed our Railside training centre in Briton Ferry—purpose-built to expand our Plant and Construction training offering with dedicated space for hands-on, industry-focused learning.

Reviews from our happy clients

I have no hesitation in recommending COTS Training

I have no hesitation in recommending COTS Training. Based on our experience of dealing with the guys in the office and their trainers, they are totally professional, very accommodating and nothing but helpful.

Even when we need to have a course run urgently, they are always able to fit us in.

Mark Cairns

John Pearce Glynneath Limited

Amazing Staff, So much knowledge.

Us as a company have been using COTS for a couple of years now. All the staff have been amazing from start to finish for each course. Lee for his expertise with MEWP Boom, Gantry and HAVs training, Andrew for Gantry, James for Combi FLT and Jamie for Counterbalance, all so knowledgeable and the guys who completed the training all said how good the course was and the information provided. The prompt responses from Jason & Joshua when I have contacted, exceed my expectations.

This is the only training company we use now for our main equipment. Highly recommend for first class service.

Sarah Fackrell

Afon Engineering

Far exceeded our expectations

Andy delivered the course that far exceeded our expectations.  He was professional and was able to accommodate the differing levels of experience in the room within his stride. 
The whole group came away with some great knowledge and a full understanding of what is required to utilise what is a new piece of equipment for the business. 

Andy was able to provide some great advice with suitable items of equipment and the training that we would need to be able to complete an upcoming contract we have, after we identified that the current equipment we have would not fit into the spaces that it was intended to be used for.  It was a pleasure to be on the course myself and Andy represented COTS to a very high standard.

Chris Armstrong

Victorian Sliders

Outstanding course at Swansea Prison

I just wanted to touch base to thank you for delivering another outstanding course at Swansea Prison. Your professionalism, flexibility and willingness to adapt with the prison regime has not gone unnoticed by senior members and we are extremely grateful for your continued support.

We would love to run another course in May. Thank you again and we will hopefully see you soon.

Karis Jones

HMP Swansea

Thank you for the excellent service provided

Just a quick message to let you know what an assert Dave is to your company. Not having been in a classroom environment since 1980 I was very apprehensive, Dave immediately put us all at ease, his method of teaching really works. He was always thorough and ensured everybody understood before moving on, also he adapted the structure of the day to suit to ensure that those who needed extra tuition in certain areas got it. Thank you for the excellent service provided.

Colin Evans

Towy Waste Ltd

He skilfully put the individual at ease, allowing them to sail through the test with confidence.

Recently, we had a participant who was extremely nervous and visibly shaking during the training session. Andrew’s approach was absolutely fantastic. He skilfully put the individual at ease, allowing them to sail through the test with confidence.

Andrew’s ability to handle challenging situations and create a supportive learning environment is truly commendable. His expertise and professionalism significantly contribute to the success of your training programs.

Thank you for having such a talented trainer on your team.

Julie Lawrence

Rolls Royce, Derby

A totally professional outfit

Although I knew a lot of it, it was nice to learn something I didn’t know. Especially when I have worked on the trucks for 20 years. We used iPad’s, a totally professional outfit.

Absolutely fantastic training, really enjoyed it.

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Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies

A big thank you

Just wanted to say a big thank you for the forklift training you provided at such short notice for Mike, Stephen & Kieran this week. The feedback I’ve received from the three of them has been very positive, so when we will certainly use you again in the future.

Nic Cleave

Glamorgan Services Ltd

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