Top Lock Training is now an approved Maritime and Coastguard Agency Training Centre
Inland Waterways Helmsman Certificate
Commercial Boat Qualifications
International Certificate of Competence & CEVNI
Diesel Engine Course
Contact Top Lock Training
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Top Lock Training
5 Lime Kiln Lane
Marple
Stockport SK6 6BX
Telephone 0845 6446332
(local rate)
Email info@toplocktraining.co.uk 
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Welcome to TOP LOCK TRAINING
The home of friendly and professional inland water training in the North West.
Top Lock Training is a family business run by Malcolm and Alison Allcard who are keen to deliver training that caters for the needs of inland boaters from beginners to professional skippers. The training centre is based at Marple, on the edge of the Peak District adjacent to the Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canals. Boat training is carried out on a dedicated 55ft narrowboat and the shore-based elements in a fully equipped workshop and training room. Top Lock Training is an RYA Recognised Training Centre.

Top Lock Training was established in 1998 by Malcolm and Alison Allcard as part of their canal-based marina operation at the junction of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals at Marple, a business they started in 1976. Over the years they have been involved in boat maintenance, boat building, passenger boat operation and general marina services.

Top Lock Training is dedicated to friendly and professional inland waters training; Malcolm is the Principal with Alison keeping the operation on track with her administrative skills; their colleague, Ken Cook, assists with the training.

Malcolm and Ken, between them, have over 100 years of boating experience; they both come from an engineering background and hold MCA Boatmaster Licenses and are qualified RYA Inland Waters Helmsman Instructors. Malcolm is also qualified to deliver the RYA Diesel Engine course and the National Community Boat Association training.

Alison Malcolm Ken
Our fees include lunches and all documentation, together with a course workbook. Call or email us now!
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