Closure Dates
Training Centre Closure Dates
The TICA Training Centre will be closed to apprentices for normal training during the dates listed below.
These planned closure periods allow time for activities such as staff development, planning, assessment, quality assurance, careers activity, apprentice weeks and the Christmas shutdown.
During these weeks, apprentices will not be in centre for standard training delivery.
2026
| Date | Duration | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2026 | 1 week | Staff development, planning and quality assurance |
| 21 December 2026 | 2 weeks | Christmas shutdown |
2027
| Date | Duration | Reason |
| 4 January 2027 | 1 week | Christmas shutdown |
| 8 February 2027 | 1 week | Staff development, planning and quality assurance |
| 1 March 2027 | 1 week | Apprentice activity / careers week |
| 23 August 2027 | 1 week | Staff development, planning and quality assurance |
| 20 December 2027 | 2 weeks | Christmas shutdown |
Please note that these dates refer to weeks where apprentices are not in centre for normal training. Other activity may still take place during these periods.
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TICA Head Office: TICA House, 34 Allington Way,
Darlington, DL1 4QB
