Watertrain | Water Industry Training & Apprenticeships

Watertrain is the UK leading provider of water industry training, apprenticeships and qualification programmes.

Watertrain, an RSK Group company, is the UK leading provider of high-quality water industry training, apprenticeships and qualification programmes and is committed to helping employers find effective solutions to immediate training needs and longer term workforce development.

The water specific knowledge and competency programmes delivered by our experienced team at Watertrain are accredited by CABWI, the national awarding body for the water and utilities industries.

What do our learners say?

“If I had gone to University, I would never have ended up doing this job, I would not have found this role – this is what the apprenticeship has given me.”
Lola, South West Water

“I have learnt more in-depth information about the industry. Watertrain supported me very well. There was lots of support and communication.”
Lydia, South West Water

“The Learning Development Coaches have a vast knowledge of the topics and are very approachable and friendly, which is turn makes learning easier.”
Rian, South East Water

“Our training provider, Watertrain, are doing a fabulous job of delivering the training and supporting our apprentices on their journey.”
Sarah, Affinity Water

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Our Services:

Apprenticeships:

Watertrain has a long and trusted track record of delivering robust water industry apprenticeship programmes to clients. Our apprenticeships range from Level 2 to Level 4 and provide organisations with an opportunity to upskill the knowledge and skills of their operational teams via Levy-funded, nationally recognised Apprenticeship Standards.

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Qualifications:

Our water industry qualifications range from Level 2 to Level 4 across a multitude of operational and managerial provisions. In conjunction with CABWI, Watertrain has developed 5 Level 3 Diploma qualifications, as well as the Level 4 Diploma in Water Industry Operations and Management, which provides an excellent grounding for graduate entrants to the sector.

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Bespoke Training:

Watertrain is able to support with specific water industry training needs through bespoke training interventions. Our expert team will work to understand your organisations needs and develop an effective solution to address immediate training needs and longer term staff development.

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Competency Assessment:

OCG provides the most comprehensive suite of assessment pathways to measure competence on offer anywhere in the UK water industry and is a cost-effective, independent and flexible system developed by Watertrain to measure the currency of knowledge of your people.

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Our Clients:

We are proud to have supported a wide range of leading organisations. Head over to our case studies page to hear from some of the employers and learners who have benefitted from our water industry training, apprenticeships and qualification programmes.

Latest News

Read our latest news and water industry insights in our press releases and blogs:

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Find out what the 2026 SHEA Water changes mean for workers and employers, including EUSR registration, CSCS cards and the new application process.

From Training to Competence: Making Learning Work in the Workplace

Completing training is one thing. Being able to confidently apply that knowledge at work is another.

How to Build a Stronger Skills Plan for Your Water Workforce

For organisations across the water industry and its supply chain, having the right people is only part of the workforce challenge.

Inspiring Women in Water: Sammy’s Journey into the Water Industry

Sammy shares what attracted her to the sector, the variety of her role, and how developing new skills has helped her grow in confidence.

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Watertrain is part of the RSK Group.

RSK Group is a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK Group consists of over 130 businesses and employs over 11,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.

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