Welcome to HCF CATCH
The UK's unique industrial training facility — the Centre for Process, Energy, Engineering & Renewable Skills. Based in Stallingborough, North East Lincolnshire, we deliver hands-on training across engineering, process, electrical, health & safety, industrial gas, and wind & renewable energy disciplines.
Apprenticeships at HCF CATCH
Our apprenticeship programmes combine hands-on industrial training with real-world experience in the process, energy, and engineering sectors. Trainees learn in a genuine industrial environment at our Stallingborough facility — building skills that lead directly into engineering careers.
The Facility
HCF CATCH operates a live process plant and dedicated training workshops at our Stallingborough site. The facility is designed to replicate real industrial conditions — giving trainees and apprentices authentic hands-on experience without the risks of a live operational site.
Facility tours can be booked. Our training rooms, board room, conference room, executive room, and syndicate room are all available for hire.
About HCF CATCH
HCF CATCH — the Centre for Process, Energy, Engineering & Renewable Skills — is the UK's unique industrial training facility. We serve the engineering, process, energy, and renewable sectors with real-industry training environments. Our site includes a library, a live process plant, and a team dedicated to supporting workforce development across the Humber region and beyond. Learn why electrical isolation testing requires a written procedure to ensure safe, compliant practices on site. Read our latest article Why electrical isolation testing needs a written procedure for expert guidance.
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HCF CATCH stands as a genuinely distinctive facility within the UK's industrial training landscape, offering something that few other centres can match. Based in Stallingborough on the Humber industrial estate, the centre provides a realistic, working-plant environment where trainees encounter the kinds of conditions they will face in live industrial settings. This hands-on approach sets the facility apart, allowing learners to develop practical competence alongside theoretical understanding across a broad spectrum of engineering and process disciplines.
The training portfolio at the centre spans multiple industrial sectors, including process operations, electrical engineering, health and safety, industrial gas, and wind and renewable energy. Each course has been designed with industry input, ensuring that the content remains relevant to current workplace demands. Experienced instructors deliver the programmes, drawing on years of practical experience in their respective fields. The result is a learning experience that prepares delegates not just for assessments but for the realities of day-to-day industrial work.
The facility itself is a major asset for employers across the region and beyond. Realistic process equipment, working plant areas, and dedicated training spaces allow learners to practise skills in a controlled but authentic environment. This is particularly valuable for industries where safety is paramount, as it enables staff to encounter potential hazards and develop appropriate responses without the risks associated with a live operational setting. The centre's location in North East Lincolnshire places it at the heart of a significant industrial cluster.
Room hire and event facilities at the centre provide a practical venue for organisations seeking space for meetings, conferences, and training days. The accommodation includes board rooms, conference spaces, and dedicated training rooms, all equipped to support professional activity. These facilities make the centre a convenient choice for companies already engaged with its training programmes, as well as for other organisations looking for a well-served, functional location on the Humber bank.
The CCNSG Safety Passport scheme is among the key qualifications offered through the centre. This widely recognised safety accreditation is essential for many personnel working across engineering and construction sites in the UK. By providing direct access to this certification, the centre helps employers ensure that their workforce meets the safety standards demanded by clients and principal contractors. The availability of this scheme on a regular basis supports ongoing compliance and workforce development.
Beyond its training and certification activity, the centre operates a membership and portal system designed to support auditing and compliance activity for industrial organisations. Through this platform, members can manage documentation, track qualifications, and maintain oversight of their training obligations. This integrated approach means that the centre functions not simply as a course provider but as a partner in the broader management of industrial skills and safety standards across the organisations it serves.
The renewable energy and wind sector receives particular attention within the training curriculum, reflecting the growing importance of these industries to the regional and national economy. Courses in this area address the specific technical and safety requirements of working with modern energy systems, from turbine technology to electrical installation and maintenance. As the energy transition accelerates, the centre continues to adapt its offering to ensure that its learners remain equipped for the changing demands of the sector.
Apprenticeships form another significant strand of the centre's work, providing structured pathways for young people and career changers entering the engineering and process industries. These programmes combine practical training at the facility with workplace experience, creating a route into employment that is valued by both learners and employers. The centre's role in apprenticeship delivery helps to sustain the pipeline of skilled workers that the industrial sector depends upon, addressing long-term workforce needs across the region.
Prospective learners and employers are encouraged to explore the full range of courses and services available through the centre's prospectus and website. News updates, event listings, and newsletters keep the industrial community informed of new programmes and opportunities. With its unique combination of realistic facilities, experienced trainers, and broad sector coverage, HCF CATCH continues to serve as a central hub for industrial skills development in the UK, supporting both individual career progression and the competitive strength of the companies it works with.
Membership
Join the HCF CATCH membership programme to access industry networks, members' news, events, and exclusive benefits within the process, energy, and engineering community.