Enrolment is now open for the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers certificate and diploma in architectural ironmongery.
The Guild’s education programme is offering a Certificate in Architectural Hardware as a self-led, online course and examination in two stages and is aimed specifically at those working in related warehouse and trade counter roles, scheduling and estimating, customer service, technical support, sales and administration.
Those who complete Stage 1 will be fully competent in making informed decisions when working with particular products and materials, and will have a good understanding of best practices and industry standards. Stage 2 shows learners how to apply product and industry knowledge. It also gives a more in-depth understanding of the industry and its components such as fire door hardware, access control systems and intermediate scheduling.
Once the Certificate in Architectural Hardware has been completed, students can continue their professional education with the GAI Diploma. The diploma focuses on the skills needed for scheduling the architectural ironmongery, electric hardware and key control for a project. This is of particular importance for architectural ironmongers working on projects constructed to UK and European standards.
“Now more than ever, there is a huge focus on the competency of professionals specifying products,” said GAI education manager Rachel Tipton.
“It isn’t just a case of choosing a handle or a hinge based purely on cost or because it looks nice. Architectural ironmongery plays a key role in the safety and security of people and property; it isn’t something you can afford to get wrong.”
