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Associated British Ports (ABP) Southampton


We are Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected ports group and we are Keeping Britain Trading. As a vital part of the supply chain for businesses throughout the nation, our 21 ports support around 120,000 jobs and contribute £7.5 billion to the economy every year, handling around £150 billion of trade. ABP is dedicated to supporting the communities which rely on our ports; we are dedicated to serving our customers. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission of Keeping Britain Trading.

It’s a story we are proud of but it does not end there. We are transforming our business and embracing the future. We offer a vast range of apprenticeships spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

ABP uses SETA in Southampton for our engineering apprenticeships as they offer a first-class service right from the start, offering great support throughout, providing everything that our apprentices require, from off the job workshop training to end point assessment guidance.


Engineering Apprenticeships

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Engineering Apprenticeships offer you the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification, whilst being in employment.

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SETA help you recruit the right person to choosing the appropriate qualifications and supporting you throughout the Apprenticeship.

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Industry Training Courses

Wide Range of Courses

SETA offer a wide range of courses for industry including adult courses. Find out how we can help you by following the link below.

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