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About South West Durham Training

South West Durham Training (SWDT) is a specialist provider of engineering, manufacturing and technical training, based at our purpose-built training centre on Aycliffe Business Park in Newton Aycliffe. Since opening our doors in 1967, we have helped thousands of young people and adults develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and confidence they need to build successful careers. Today, we work closely with employers across the North East and beyond to deliver industry-led training that responds to the skills businesses need. From apprenticeships and full-time courses to higher technical education and commercial training, our focus remains the same: developing skilled people for the industries of today and tomorrow. Our History

SWDT Welding, North East Institute of Technology

Proud to be part of the North East Institute of Technology

We are proud to be part of the North East Institute of Technology (NEIoT), a partnership bringing together further education colleges, universities and employers to develop the higher-level technical skills the North East needs.

The NEIoT focuses on sectors including engineering, advanced manufacturing, digital, construction and other areas where there is a strong demand for highly skilled people.

Through our connection with the NEIoT, our learners can benefit from opportunities that extend beyond traditional college study. The partnership brings together education and industry, helping to ensure that technical education remains closely aligned with the skills employers are looking for.

More opportunities. More progression. More possibilities.