JTL opens £1m refurbished London South Training Centre

The centre will offer high-quality electrical, plumbing and heating training across London and Kent

Work-based learning provider JTL has officially opened its newly refurbished ‘London South’ training centre in Orpington.

This follows a £1 million investment to expand high-quality electrical, plumbing and heating training across London and Kent.

The centre was formally opened at a launch event attended by employers, industry stakeholders and local representatives.

The significant investment has transformed the Orpington site into a modern, industry-led training facility, with a strong focus on plumbing, heating and low-carbon technologies.

The centre features fully equipped plumbing and electrical training bays, providing industry-standard equipment, including heat pumps, solar thermal systems, and energy-efficiency technologies.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of employers and support the transition to greener heating solutions, JTL London South will play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled plumbers, electricians and building services engineers.

The centre supports apprentices from across London and Kent and aligns closely with regional skills priorities in construction and retrofit.