Our South Wales training centre is easily accessible from all major Welsh locations and is ideal for Bristol-based businesses.
Our Wales Training Centre is only a 30-minute drive from Cardiff. Our Rhondda team offers hands-on training in working at height, confined spaces, fire safety, first aid, IOSH, and GWO wind energy — using custom-built facilities.
About Rhondda Cynon Taff
Confined Space Facilities:
Our Rhondda training centre features a network of dedicated confined space vessels and crawl spaces with various entry points, designed for realistic training scenarios.
Originally used to train underground miners and later the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) fire service, these spaces have been tailored to meet confined space training standards for multiple industries.
The tunnels include:
- Walkways
- Boxed twin crawlways
- Shafts
- Multi-level sections
To enhance realism, the environment can include poor visibility, obstructions, alarms, artificial smoke, and industrial sounds — all within a safe, controlled setting.
Working at Height Facilities:
We provide a state-of-the-art, 5.5m-tall indoor scaffold system, allowing year-round working at height training. The system includes:
- Floor-to-ceiling ladders for ascending, descending, and ladder rescue drills
- Trap doors
- Gates
- Hatches
- Guard rails
- A sloping roof.
Additionally, the setup features a 2.5m-wide vertical opening and a separate shaft for stretcher and suspended rescue training, simulating industry-specific scenarios with precision.
Tank Entry and High-Risk Rescue:
Our facilities also include tank entry areas, designed to replicate confined environments where high-risk or rescue activities may be required.
Wind Turbine Training:
Our mock wind turbine, complete with a hub and nacelle, is purpose-built for delivering training courses tailored to the wind turbine and renewables industries.
From the M4 Junction 34: Take the exit onto A4119 towards Rhondda Valleys. Follow the A4119 through seven roundabouts. At next roundabout take the third exit onto B4278 Brook Street.
At roundabout take second exit signed Pontypridd. Follow to T-junction and turn right onto Dinas Road. Follow for 600m, after passing football field look for MRS Training & Rescue sign and turn left into Appletree Road leading directly into the South Wales Training Centre.
Meet our team
Real, first-hand experiences to share thanks to 16 years with the Fire Brigade plus over 15 years at MRS.
Knowledgeable and efficient manager with proven track record in health and safety expertise.
Proven record of strong relationship building skills that helps ensure a smooth-running administration in Wales.
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Our Wales Training Centre is located in Tonypandy, South Wales — only a 30-minute drive from Cardiff or 60-minute drive from Swansea.
We have a large, free car park for all course candidates and are also easily reached via local public transport links.
Our Wales Training Centre is close to:
- Cardiff
- Swansea
- Pontypridd
- Caerphilly
- Newport
- Bristol
- Gloucester
- Hereford
Our Wales training centre is located close to Porth, Dinas and Tonypandy railway stations; it overlooks the Rhondda River.
We are proud to be located in Wales and have close links with different industries in the local area. The local community knows us as rescuers, but we also provide high quality training using this experience to inform our courses.
We’re based in Wales but can bring our training to you! Our state-of-the-art mobile training unit replicates confined space conditions at your workplace, office, or worksite.
We also offer on-site group training for first aid, health and safety, and more, tailoring courses to meet the needs of specific industries, roles, or employees.
Call 01443 682522 to or contact our Wales team to discuss our on-site and tailored training services.
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 1JJ
