Norpro Training Ltd has evolved from the training delivery which has been offered from the North Prospect Garage Project. With our core curriculum of qualifications expanding into the fields of carpentry, marine engineering and fabrication and welding it was felt that the new name would be more appropriate. Norpro Training Ltd has now become the registered charity and will deliver training out of two sites, which will include the North Prospect Garage Project and Blagdons Boatyard. So for any queries to do with mechanical qualifications please use the contact details for the North Prospect Garage Project - if however your query is about marine engineering or carpentry please contact Norpro Training.

Mission Statement

"Inspiring young people to want to learn"

Aims and Objectives

To advance the education and training of the persons aged between 14 and 25 years, primarily resident in the area of benefit, particularly in motor vehicle mechanics and life skills.

To provide a garage workshop and other facilities to advance the interest of social welfare with the object of improving conditions of life in the wards of Ham and Trelawny and also in the City of Plymouth.

To enhance and promote employment opportunities, work experience opportunities, and training and education including training sills relevant to securing employment for local residents within the area of benefit.

To assist in the relief of the effects of social and economic depravation and social exclusion in the area of benefit.

To promote such other charitable purposes as further the objects of the company.

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About us

We were initially a charitable company that was set up in February of 2002 by a group of local residents who then became the directors and trustees of the project. The original aim was to engage with those young people in the local area who for whatever reason were not accessing mainstream education, and who were committing vehicle crime. Since 2002 the project has grown and is now a successful social enterprise that delivers many different accredited qualifications to young people from all over the City of Plymouth, and even further.

Part of our success is that at North Prospect Garage Project, we use modern teaching methods to suit the learning needs of our students and build within these courses a feeling of teamwork and a sense of responsibility. Our classrooms are well-equipped and incorporated within a real time working environment, enabling the use of different teaching styles and resources.

We also believe that every student has the ability to learn, as long as they are placed within an appropriate learning environment.

North Prospect Garage Project

North Prospect Garage Project has a long history and tradition as a charitable training provider in Plymouth. Our staff use a variety of teaching methods to make learning fun. We try hard to foster an academic environment in which young people are comfortable so that they can study more effectively.

Our main strengths lie in: