NSAPI is based on a hub and spoke model. A small centre will provide leadership and accreditation and a network of public and private training centres around the UK will deliver the training.

NSAPI covers all the process industries including chemicals, pharmaceuticals and polymers.  Based on Cogent defined standards, the Academy defines and accredit regional provision, which sit within a national framework (for example training accredited in the South East will will recognised in the North West). NSAPI ensure this common framework.

What it does?

The Academy:

• delivers high quality training based on world class standards;
  
• builds networks with a range of existing learning providers, so that new approaches and higher standards are shared across the sector and with other SSCs, and benefit both employees and employers;
  
• provides leading edge teaching in a modern learning environment;
• establishes centres of innovation aimed at shaping training programmes to meet the sectors’ needs;
• be flexible, working closely with employers;
• be part of the formal education system;
• deliver to SMEs through regional clusters.