Landbased Training

GM Training offers specialized land-based training services tailored to the unique needs of the industry. Our comprehensive programs are designed to support golf courses, landscapers, and farmers in livestock, arable, pig, and poultry sectors, as well as growers in horticultural and agricultural fields. We provide practical training in the use of equipment such as chainsaws, strimmers, brushcutters, 360° and 180° excavators, forklifts, tractors, ride-on and pedestrian mowers, and quad bikes/ATVs. Our courses also cover essential skills such as pesticide application (PA1, PA2, PA6), abrasive wheels operation, first aid, manual handling, and fire safety, ensuring you are fully equipped to enhance productivity and meet industry standards. Whether you're managing a golf course, maintaining landscapes, or operating a farm, GM Training provides the expertise needed to excel in your field.

Health and Social Care

GM Training provides essential training services for the health and social care sector, catering to the diverse needs of care homes, including nursing and residential facilities, as well as day care centres. Our programs cover a wide range of critical skills, such as first aid, manual handling and moving people, fire safety, fire marshall duties, COSHH, food hygiene, HACCPs, drug administration, safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (D.o.L.S), mental capacity awareness, and child protection. Additionally, we offer courses in conflict resolution and personal safety, understanding dementia, supervisory skills, communication skills, and leadership and management.

We also provide targeted training for councils, focusing on social care departments and Learning & Development (L&D) teams, ensuring that staff are fully prepared to meet the demands of their roles. Through our specialized training, GM Training helps organizations maintain compliance, enhance care standards, and improve overall service delivery in the health and social care sector.

Warehouse Training

GM Training offers comprehensive training services for the warehouse and industrial sector, including specialized programs for forklift operation and other essential equipment. Our training is designed to ensure that your workforce is proficient, safe, and compliant with industry standards. Understanding the importance of familiarity with your own tools, we also provide onsite training, allowing your team to learn and practice with the equipment they use daily. This approach not only enhances skill retention but also minimizes downtime and maximizes productivity, ensuring your operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Who are GM Training Services

Leading Experts in Agricultural, Horticultural, and Health & Social Care Training

At GM Training Services, we bring over 30 years of experience in delivering top-quality training solutions for the agricultural, horticultural, and health & social care sectors. Founded and operated by Gwyn and Jayne Morgan, our company has a long-standing reputation for excellence, adaptability, and a deep commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients.

A Legacy Rooted in Agriculture

Gwyn Morgan began his journey in agriculture in 1973, starting with hands-on farming experience before attending Welsh Agricultural College. After college, Gwyn honed his skills as an agricultural contractor, specializing in tractor operations. In 1980, Gwyn married Jayne, and the couple relocated to Wales, where Gwyn worked as a herdsman. His passion for training emerged in 1983 when he joined Doncaster Council as a trainer, teaching YTS students and becoming an ATB instructor.

Accredited and Trusted Training Providers

GM Training Services is a registered training provider and assessment centre for both Lantra, specializing in land-based skills, and QNUK, focusing on health and social care skills and first aid. Our comprehensive range of training courses is designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike, particularly in areas where specialized training may be difficult to source.

Our Commitment

At GM Training Services, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional training solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of our clients. Our commitment to quality, coupled with our extensive industry experience, ensures that every course we offer meets the highest standards.

Expanding Expertise and Leadership

In 1993, Gwyn took on a managerial role with the Lancashire Growers Training Group. Here, he maintained his instructor duties while contributing to the development of qualifications for the agricultural and horticultural sectors, demonstrating his expertise and leadership within the industry.

Establishing Our Company

In 2000, Gwyn and Jayne established their training Services to offer specialized training in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. Recognizing the changing landscape of industry regulations, they diversified their services to include health and social care training in response to the newly enacted Care Standards Act. This expansion was supported by the recruitment and training of qualified professionals from the sector, with Gwyn also retraining to deliver core elements of the new training requirements.

Geographical Expansion and Continued Excellence

Our recent relocation from the Northwest to the Northeast of the UK has enabled us to broaden our service area, while maintaining our strong client base in the Northwest. As we refresh our brand to GM Training Services, we remain dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-effective training throughout the North and Northeast regions of the UK.

Contact us today to learn more about our training services and how we can support your growth and development.

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