Ainscough Training Services Ltd

Ainscough Training Services Ltd Ainscough Training Services Ltd are an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) providing courses in lifting operations (cranes).

Get your CPCS red and blue cards, when you’re ready to take your credentials to the next level, you can complete your NVQ with us TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising under these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

1. Prices and Payment
(a) Payment terms are strictly 30 days from date of invoice
(b) Temporary certificates may be issued on request following completion of all training undertaken. Temporary certificates will be valid for a maximum of 30 days. Full certification (including any CPCS cards) will only be issued once our invoice has been paid in full
(c) Extended temporary certificates cannot be issued under any circumstances
(d) Course training fees do not include any registration fees or any other fees payable by Ainscough Training to a third party unless otherwise stated. These will be shown separately on the quotation for training and subsequent invoice
(e) All charges are subject to VAT at the appropriate rate if applicable (subject to VAT rules in force at the time of service delivery)

2. Cancellation & Postponement
Cancellations & No Show:
a) Cancellations must be emailed to info@ainscoughtraining.co.uk. Verbal cancellation will not be accepted under any circumstances. b) If written cancellation is received fourteen days or less, prior to course commencement, 100% of the course fee is payable immediately. No show candidates are charged at 100%. c) If written cancellation is received between fifteen and twenty one days prior to course commencement, 50% of the course fee is payable immediately. d) No charges will be made for cancellation of training if more than 21 days written notice is received. However, the original quote for training will be subject to a re-quote and a new booking. e) Removed Candidates (see clause 3 (4) below) are charged at 100%

Postponements:
Postponements of bookings requested with less than 21 days notice prior to course commencement will be dealt with as per our cancellation terms above (2 b & c)

Where a postponement of a booking is requested with more than 21 days written notice prior to course commencement we will honour the original quotation for a period of 90 days from the date of postponement. This will ensure that no price increases are subsequently applied to the original booking. This will be at the sole discretion of Ainscough Training Services.

3. General/Health Safety & Environment Testing/PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
1) In order to ensure that all candidates have fair access to training and testing we request that the candidate contacts Ainscough Training prior to course commencement if there are any special training/testing needs. Details of special training/testing needs will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
2) Candidates are required to have undertaken and passed the relevant health & safety test within 2 years prior to attempting the CPCS Technical Test, this covers both the practical and theory test.
3) Delegates on practical courses must provide their own personal protective equipment and must meet the required standards for health and safety in the workplace. As a minimum they must bring with them steel toe capped boots, a high visibility jacket/vest and a hard hat. This does not apply to Appointed Person courses which is classroom only. Complimentary buffet lunch is provided, please notify ATSL in advance if candidates have any dietary requirements
4) We reserve the right to remove any candidate or delegate from any training (including any practical course) whether prior to, or during, any such training, where we reasonably believe that such candidate or delegate is a risk to the health and safety of our employees, and/or agents and/or other candidates and/or other delegates, and/or third parties and/or themselves, including but not limited to circumstances where the candidate is intoxicated or otherwise under the influence of, or suffering the effects of, alcohol and/or any other substance (“Removed Candidate”)

Huge thank you to Matthew Trafford from JN Bentley for his ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review!“Completed my AP theory exam with Dave Pa...
26/03/2026

Huge thank you to Matthew Trafford from JN Bentley for his ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review!

“Completed my AP theory exam with Dave Patten as the examiner – extremely professional, very helpful and understanding. I learned a lot from him and will be looking to book training with him again in the future.”

Great feedback for Dave and the team – we really appreciate it! 👏

Looking to book your CPCS A61 Appointed Person course?
📞 Call us on 01772 623591
📧 Email info@ainscoughtraining.co.uk

⭐ Another 5-Star Review – Thank You Tony! ⭐A big thank you to Tony M for the great feedback after completing his Stage 2...
22/03/2026

⭐ Another 5-Star Review – Thank You Tony! ⭐

A big thank you to Tony M for the great feedback after completing his Stage 2 Slinger Signaller training with Lee Barnes at Ainscough Training Services.

💬 “Very well run operation. I would recommend anyone looking for any industry-based training to try Ainscough first.”

We’re proud of the team and the high standards they deliver every day. Great work Lee Barnes! 👏

🔵 Need to move from Red to Blue CPCS?

To upgrade to the Blue CPCS Competent Operator Card, you’ll need to complete the relevant NVQ – and our experienced team can guide you through the process.

We offer NVQs for:
✔ CPCS Slinger Signaller (A40)
✔ CPCS Crane Supervisor (A62)
✔ CPCS Appointed Person (A61)
✔ CPCS Mobile Crane (A60)

📩 If your Red CPCS card has expired or is due to expire, get in touch with Ainscough Training Services and we’ll help you get your Red-to-Blue sorted.

⭐ Thank you to Andrew Corbett for the 5-Star Review! ⭐“Completed my A61 Red-to-Blue package with the excellent Darren Mc...
21/03/2026

⭐ Thank you to Andrew Corbett for the 5-Star Review! ⭐

“Completed my A61 Red-to-Blue package with the excellent Darren McKevitt of ASTSL recently. A brilliant assessor and highly knowledgeable regarding the industries and sectors that I work in.

Like the rest of the people at Ainscough with whom I work on a regular basis, Darren's professionalism, diligence and guidance were hugely helpful – a pleasure to work with.

Many thanks,
Andy Corbett”

👏 Great feedback for Darren McKevitt and the team!
❗ Has your Red CPCS Card expired?

We can help you move from Red to Blue CPCS by completing the required NVQ, allowing you to apply for your Blue CPCS Competent Operator Card.

We offer NVQs for:
✔ CPCS Slinger Signaller (A40)
✔ CPCS Crane Supervisor (A62)
✔ CPCS Appointed Person (A61)
✔ CPCS Mobile Crane (A60)

📩 Get in touch with Ainscough Training Services today to get your Red-to-Blue sorted quickly and smoothly.

👏 Great feedback from our recent Rigging & Fleeting course!A big thank you to the delegates from Dalkia for sharing thei...
19/03/2026

👏 Great feedback from our recent Rigging & Fleeting course!

A big thank you to the delegates from Dalkia for sharing their feedback following the Rigging & Fleeting course delivered at Heysham Power Station by our instructor Peter Janusz.

⭐ “The instructor was very knowledgeable and had excellent teaching skills – a very enjoyable course.”
— Andrew Burrow, Dalkia
⭐ “The instructor made the course very interesting. I would definitely recommend Ainscough Training Services.”
— Gavin Redpath, Dalkia

We can deliver Rigging & Fleeting and Rigging training either at your site or at our training centre in Leyland, Lancashire.
📞 01772 623591
📧 info@ainscoughtraining.co.uk

🎉 Congratulations to Lee Little from Van Elle for successfully completing his CPCS Slinger Signaller course with us!Lee ...
15/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Lee Little from Van Elle for successfully completing his CPCS Slinger Signaller course with us!

Lee had this to say about his experience:
"The course and trainer Dave Patten were fantastic – I would highly recommend Ainscough Training Services." 🙌

Ready to get your CPCS Slinger Signaller qualification? Book your course today!
📞 01772 623591
📧 info@ainscoughtraining.co.uk

🚨 Another success story!A big well done to Neil Williams from Cadeler for completing his CPCS Crane Supervisor course wi...
14/03/2026

🚨 Another success story!

A big well done to Neil Williams from Cadeler for completing his CPCS Crane Supervisor course with us! 👏

Neil says:
"Tom Keep has been brilliant throughout the course, very helpful – I would definitely choose Ainscough Training for my training again." 🙌

Take the next step in your career and become a certified CPCS Crane Supervisor! 💪
📞 Call 01772 623591
📧 Email info@ainscoughtraining.co.uk

🎉 Congratulations to Jacob Brown from EDF! 🎉Jacob has just passed his CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller course with Joe at Ains...
13/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Jacob Brown from EDF! 🎉

Jacob has just passed his CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller course with Joe at Ainscough Training Services.

💬 Jacob said:
"Joe is absolutely spot on, patient, clear and knowledgeable – 10/10. I would definitely recommend Ainscough Training Services."

Well done, Jacob, and thank you for the great feedback! 👏

📞 Book your CPCS Slinger Signaller course today:
Call: 01772 623591
Email: info@ainscoughtraining.co.uk

📣 Are you leaving the military? Come and meet the team from Ainscough Training Services at the BFRS National Careers Fai...
11/03/2026

📣 Are you leaving the military?

Come and meet the team from Ainscough Training Services at the BFRS National Careers Fair! 👇

📍 Catterick Leisure Centre, DL9 3EL
🗓 Thursday 12th March 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

We’re here to support service leavers and the armed forces community looking to transition into new careers. Whether you’re exploring training opportunities, enhancing your qualifications, or thinking about life after service, come have a chat with us and find out how we can help you progress with industry-recognised training and NVQs. 💼🎓

💬 We specialise in lifting and construction training, including CPCS courses and NVQ qualifications that can help open doors in the civilian workforce.

📌 Don’t miss out – see you there!

🎉 Congratulations to Sean Leahy from Emsley Crane Hire!Sean has successfully passed his CPCS A61 Appointed Person course...
08/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Sean Leahy from Emsley Crane Hire!

Sean has successfully passed his CPCS A61 Appointed Person course with Ainscough Training Services.

He shared his feedback:
"Really good course and trainer. I learnt a lot, it was taught very well, and I feel much more confident after attending the training."

If you want to develop your skills and confidence in lifting operations, book your course today!

📞 01772 623591
📧 info@ainscoughtraining.co.uk

🎉 Congratulations to the candidates from Beck Pollitzer!A big thank you for completing the CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller co...
07/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the candidates from Beck Pollitzer!

A big thank you for completing the CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller course and sharing your feedback:

⭐ “Very good and enthusiastic course, very good conversation and practical knowledge given.”
— Keith Brown, Beck Pollitzer

⭐ “Joe, the instructor, was very informative and helpful. The course was very eye-opening. Joe came across very well with the class and we had a laugh along the way.”
— Philip Lloyd, Beck Pollitzer

Ready to upskill your team? Book your CPCS A40 Slinger Signaller course today!

📞 01772 623591
📧 info@ainscoughtraining.co.uk

Address

Unit V, Excel House, Churchill Road, Leyland Business Park, Centurion Way
Leyland
PR253GR

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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