About Us

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The Energy Academy opened its doors late in 2017. Building work started in early 2017, which transformed a disused warehouse into a state-of-the-art training centre, which currently includes large classrooms, a computer suite, training area, domestic assessment area and a well equipped canteen.

We are located on Eurolink Industrial Estate in Sittingbourne, Kent, which has great links to both the M2 and M20. We offer a range of gas, plumbing, oil and electrical courses.

Our Mission

We pride ourselves on offering a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everyone as we know that assessments can be a very stressful time. We also want to build a relationship with you, allowing us to follow you throughout your career and guide you through future training.

Our Promise

We deliver excellent training that covers the theory that is required. We also provide as much practical training as possible because we know that the majority of professionals learn from using their hands. So, whatever your training requirements, we will provide you with an excellent service from the moment you enquire until you receive your certificate.

Meet the team

Kevin Long

Centre Manager / Trainer / Assessor

Kevin is a qualified gas engineer and assessor with over 20 years experience in the heating industry. He has been the Centre Manager since it opened and it is his mission to create a relaxed and friendly environment for everyone that attends the centre so that we can build long term relationships that will see you return in the future.

Gemma Varrier

Training Administrator

Gemma has over 15 years experience in working in training centres. She has been with the Energy Academy since we opened. She is responsible for going through the mountains of paperwork to make sure that it is all complete and ready to be sent off.

Paul Broadbent Eng Tech MCIPHE

Trainer

Paul has many years of experience in the plumbing and gas heating industry. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering. Paul is from a military background in which he carried out training in various areas, he is able to bring all of these skills to the classroom where is delivers excellent training sessions.

Peter Thomas

Independent Assessor

Since serving his apprenticeship in the 60's with British Gas Peter has continued in the gas industry and has mainly been in supervisory or management roles. Peter brings a wealth of experience in both the domestic and commercial courses.

Nik Ross

Independent Assessor

Nik started at British Gas in 1991 and worked for them for 20 years. Following this he moved to Worchester Bosch. He continues to work in the industry and covers a full range of Gas, Domestic and Commercial/Oil and LPG.