BASTRV Training is a consultancy and training provider based in Retford, Nottinghamshire, offering professional services across various industries. With over 50 years of experience in engineering, logistics, and workshop operations—the company is built on a philosophy of passing down practical, hands-on skills to those eager to learn the trade.
We specialise in quality assurance, technical training, and professional development, with a focus on engineering and related trades. Training is tailored for individuals entering or advancing within these fields, emphasising real-world techniques and mentorship.
As an EAL-approved centre, BASTRV Training ensures:
Nationally recognised qualifications • Hands-on mentorship
Identify Competence and Knowledge to EAL Standards
These are vocational qualifications that:
Assess real-world skills and knowledge in engineering contexts
Align with EAL’s national occupational standards, ensuring consistency and credibility
Validate that learners are competent in their roles, not just trained
Support employers in benchmarking staff performance against industry expectations
An EAL-Approved Centre
Facilitates the assessment process — gathering evidence of competence through workplace observation, portfolios, and interviews
Ensures quality assurance — through internal verification and compliance with EAL’s standards
Guides learners and employers — in mapping job roles to qualification units, identifying gaps, and achieving certification
These qualifications are not about classroom learning — they’re about recognising and certifying what someone already knows and can do in a professional setting.
Regulated Vocational Qualifications
Qualifications such as Level 3 Engineering Maintenance (Lift Servicing or Repair) and Level 3 Installation and Commissioning, are not standalone training courses offered by BASTRV Training. Instead, they are regulated vocational qualifications, typically delivered through approved centres like BASTRV as part of:
Workplace-based competency development
Accredited certification pathways
These qualifications are structured to assess and certify existing skills and workplace performance, rather than teach from scratch like a traditional course. BASTRV Training facilitates the assessment, internal quality assurance, and certification process — helping employers and learners gain formal recognition for their professional competencies.
If you’re looking to implement this kind of assessment in your organisation or want help aligning roles to EAL standards, we can help you build a plan or draft a proposal.
We have delivered NVQ qualifications and promotions to many companies large and small throughout the UK IE, including:
I had the pleasure of completing my A1 and V1 Assessor courses with Richard Baskerville, and I can honestly say he was a huge part of my success. Richard is a true professional and an absolute gent - supportive, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable.
The course itself was delivered in a clear, engaging and practical way, making even the more complex elements easy to understand. Richard’s guidance, patience and real-world insights gave me the confidence to progress and ultimately pass.
Richard has been instrumental in shaping and delivering our training and development strategy. His dedication and expertise have led to the successful establishment of a team of qualified NVQ Assessors, and he has played a pivotal role in delivering NVQ qualifications to the majority of our engineering workforce. His commitment to excellence and deep understanding of industry standards have significantly elevated the capabilities and professionalism of our engineering teams.
Richard’s collaborative approach, combined with his thorough knowledge of vocational training, has made him an invaluable asset to Classic Lifts. His efforts have not only enhanced individual careers but also contributed to the overall growth and quality assurance of our business.
Richard has effectively trained and guided our engineers through their NVQ Engineering qualifications – from level 2 through to level 4. Our most recent achievers are a Level 2 Stairlift Engineer and a Level 3 Lift Engineer – both steered successfully through with Richard’s professional and determined guidance.
We very much value and respect Richard, we rely on him to achieve the outcome for our trainees, and we know that whatever discipline he is delivering will be successful.
Contact Us
Retford, Nottinghamshire
+44 (0)7530 822384
richard.baskerville01@gmail.com