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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Looking at 132 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a truly great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally supportive, approachable and knowledgeable staff who make the entire learning process clear, engaging, and completely stress-free. People really appreciate the well-organized courses, wonderful teaching styles, and the prompt, encouraging guidance provided throughout their professional qualifications. Consumers consistently note that tutors go above and beyond to help them achieve their goals successfully. Some reviewers were not happy with administrative communication, post-course documentation, and specific scheduling details. A few consumers also mentioned occasional difficulties regarding follow-up procedures, course organization, or a lack of detailed feedback.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been in the Trade for 30+Yrs, With the need to keep learning to keep up with current regs. Tradeskills4u were amazing at helping me navigate the courses I needed for my business and getting me... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I didn’t even realise I was done with my Lv 3 NVQ portfolio until I found out it was all completed. I didn’t have that much communication with the college, but to be honest, I didn’t really need to.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed my Level 3 NVQ with Tradeskills4u and had a really positive experience. My assessor, Garry, was very helpful and supportive throughout the course. He was always happy to ans... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed my NVQ with Duncan. He was absolutely fantastic. Very informative and quick with his responses. Nothing was too much. Very personable guy, made the whole experience more enjoyable... See more

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Company details

  1. Trade School
  2. Apprenticeship Center
  3. Educational Institution
  4. Training Centre
  5. Vocational School

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Trade Skills 4U are the UK's no.1 electrical training provider. We offer the widest range of electrical courses and over the years 1000's of new entrants and existing electricians have passed their qualifications with us. We have centres based in Gatwick, Central London, Coventry, Leeds and Warrington.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great course

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Zafeer,

Thank you for your review, we’re glad you enjoyed the course. If there’s anything we could have done to make your experience even better, we’d really value your feedback.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent stuff delivering more than…

Excellent stuff delivering more than expected as knowledge easy-going explaining leeds office

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Mohammed,

Thank you for the review. We appreciate you taking time to share your experience of our Leeds centre.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leeds tradeskills4u is best trade and…

Leeds tradeskills4u is best trade and there tutors are very helpful.

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Yasin,

Thank you for the feedback following your visit to our Leeds centre. We have made sure to pass these comments on.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I wish I started this sooner

I wish I started this sooner. Is the sentiment I feel the further I delve into the course. I didn't have any sort of electrical experience before starting, aside from knowing where the DB was; but now I feel confident I can keep going with it thanks to the course structure. Building from a practical foundation during the first 2 weeks then constructing the theory on top of it has made it easy to conjugated in my head, making subsequent subject's which, before I had only minor cognition of, much easier to grasp.
The teaching staff and supportive staff are the backbone of the operation. With the support staff on hand, to help with any issue (not that I've had many) that has arisen, with friendly, kind, and knowledge of what they are providing. The teachers are figurative founts of knowledge, drawing from years from working in the industry and it really shows. I can't think of a question they couldn't answer, relating to the course material. All have been friendly, supportive, and show great care in their roles as educators, which I believe is much more then a job for them.
The only fault I can think is the test centres are quite far, if you live in Hampshire. I wish more courses were available closer to home so I didn't have to travel to Crawley. That being said though, I think it's been well worth it.
In the past I've had very poor experience with formal education. I didn't do well on my GCSE's and felt that the system was rigged against me from the start; that I might have to relegate myself to a life of dead end work that sucks at the joy from the soul. But with what I've learned from Tradeskills4u, I believe I can achieve something that I can be proud to call myself one day.

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Jake,

Thank you so much for sharing this, it means a lot to us. It’s great to hear how the course has helped build your confidence, especially coming in with no prior experience. We’re really proud of the support our team provides, so your kind words about both the tutors and support staff will mean a great deal to them.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpfull and flexible

Very helpful and flexible with use times and availability

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Samuel,

Thank you for the review. We appreciate your feedback.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really good tutors and school

Really good tutors and school. I’d definitely recommend this training school to others

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Marshall,

Thank you for the recommendation. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience completing my NVQ with…

Great experience completing my NVQ with Tradeskills4U.

Richie Welsh was brilliant throughout – really helpful, easy to deal with, and always on hand if I needed anything. He made the whole process straightforward and stress-free.

Everything was well organised and ran smoothly from start to finish. I’d definitely recommend Tradeskills4U to anyone looking to get their NVQ done.

Thanks again to Richie and the team!

March 24, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Stephan,

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your comments and have made sure to pass these on to Richie.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used trade skills 4 U many times…

I have used trade skills 4 U many times for different electrical courses, I had no worries choosing them again for my NVQ level 3. I was assigned my assessor Richard Welsh and he was brilliant. My computing skills arn’t the best but Richard made it all so straight forward for me. Top man. Thank you once again

R-A-W Electrical now because of you.

November 28, 2025
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Ryan,

Thank you for your review and for your continued support over the years. We greatly value your feedback and look forward to continuing to work with you.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Preparation

Center was set up well, tutor was available for any questions and these were answered quickly, The given information for the assessment was relevant as well

March 16, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Chris,

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richie Welch NVQ lv3

Worked with my tutor Richie Welch, on my NVQ lv3.
He was very clear on exactly what he wanted from me so I could crack on. Communication was spot on, any questions he was quick to respond via email or phone, made the whole experience painless as possible.
With his guidence, I was able to do the work quick and efficiently with no time wasting.

March 28, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Liam,

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that Richie looked after you on your NVQ journey. We hope to work with you again in the future.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had a great experience working…

I’ve had a great experience working with Richard Welsh as my NVQ assessor. He’s been supportive, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping me succeed throughout the process. His feedback is always clear and constructive, making it easy to understand what I’m doing well and where I can improve.

Richard explains everything in a way that’s straightforward and easy to follow, which really helped build my confidence. He’s also very patient and always willing to answer questions, no matter how small. I’ve appreciated how he tailors his approach to suit my pace and learning style.

Overall, I’d highly recommend Richard to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and encouraging NVQ assessor. He’s made the whole experience much smoother and more enjoyable.

October 30, 2025
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Jordan,

Thank you for your comments. It's great to hear Richard made your NVQ experience such a positive one. We have made sure to pass this feedback on to him.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently did my level 3 nvq the…

I recently did my level 3 nvq the assessor Richie Walsh was very helpful easy to talk to and a pleasure to work with definitely recommend to others to use trade skills 👍

November 12, 2025
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Richard,

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and have made sure to pass these comments on to Richie.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NVQ LEVEL 3 Richie Welsh

I recently completed my NT NVQ Level 3 Electrical Experienced Worker assessment, and I’m really happy with the experience. Richie Welsh did an amazing job,he was professional, supportive, and made the whole process clear and straightforward.
He put me at ease, was easy to talk to, and handled everything smoothly. I’d highly recommend Richie to anyone going through their NVQ assessment.

February 16, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Usman,

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear about your experience during the NVQ. We have made sure to pass the lovely comments on to Richie.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support from the specialist…

Excellent support from the specialist teachers and especially from Richard welsh my NVQ assessor who went above and beyond to ensure i got the most out of my evidence and timely completion , thanks very much

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Michael,

Thank you for the positive feedback and comments regarding your assessor. We have made sure to pass these on to him.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

35 and looking to get the quals

I recently completed my NVQ through Tradeskills4u and honestly had a really good experience from start to finish. The whole process was quick and well organised, which made it easy to fit around work.

My tutor was Mr Welsh and he was spot on the whole way through. Very knowledgeable but also down to earth, so you never felt awkward asking questions or unsure about anything. He knew exactly what I needed and when.

He came out to site to go through my portfolio and made the whole thing straightforward. His enthusiasm actually made a big difference as well, you could tell he genuinely cared and wanted you to do well, which kept me motivated.

Overall I was really happy with how fast everything was done and the consistency of support throughout. I’d definitely recommend Tradeskills4u to anyone looking to get their NVQ sorted without messing about.

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Dan,

Thank you for your review and for sharing such a positive experience on your journey. We are happy to have supported you with your NVQ and have made sure to pass your kind works on to Richie.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richard Welsh was very helpful .

Richard Welsh was very helpful in my NVQ 3, his response to any of my text messages or emails was very quick and explained things and helped me to achieve NVQ, I’m really grateful that I had a tutor like Richard. Thanks mate

December 15, 2025
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Amir,

Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear about your experience with Richie and have made sure to pass these comments on to him.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class!

From the minute I put down my deposit I knew I was in good hands. My Assesor Richard has been absolutely brilliant answering all the questions I had and making sure my work was always up to standard. Can’t thank him enough! Really pleased with my decision to do my nvq with trade skills. 5 stars from me in every department

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Jonny,

Thank you for the review. We appreciate the positive experience you have shared from start to finish and have made sure to pass these comments on to the relevant teams.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gatwick tradeskills4u was brilliant…

Gatwick tradeskills4u was brilliant from start to finish doing my NVQ level 3. Special shout out to Richie Welsh for all his support.

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Taicey,

Thank you for your review and for sharing your positive experience whilst training with us.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent tutor Richie Welsh helps…

Excellent tutor Richie Welsh helps every step of the way…. Well organized all around good egg 👍…. Great service great course
… highly recommend

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello,

Thank you for your review and for sharing your NVQ experience. We have made sure to pass these comments on to Richie.

Kind regards
Stacey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Organised and very well supported

I’ve recently completed my 2357 NVQ and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The whole process was well organised, clear, and supported from start to finish.

A big thank you to my tutor/assessor, Richie, who was excellent throughout. He is knowledgeable, approachable, and always willing to help with any questions I had. His support made the process much smoother and far less stressful. Thank you!

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Tradeskills4u

Hello Fionda,

Thank you for your review and for sharing your positive experience with Richie whilst undertaking the NVQ.

Kind regards
Stacey

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