RESULTS DRIVEN

This year’s results from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI’s) education programme show a record pass rates at levels one and two, and an impressive 44 candidates passing their Level Three examinations and becoming Diploma Holders with the right to use the DipGAI letters after their names. These newly qualified professionals will also become Registered Architectural Ironmongers (Reg AI).

The outstanding results from this year’s exams - which were taken by an unprecedented number of candidates - reflect the GAI’s continued commitment to education excellence:
Level One: 82% pass rate: up 3% on last year
Level Two: 83% pass rate: up 2% on last year
Level Three: Scheduling 40% and Business Studies 54% pass rate: in line with last year

The newly qualifies Diploma Holders will receive their certificates at the GAI Awards Lunch will be held on Thursday 6 November at the Royal Garden Hotel, in London’s Kensington by the guest speaker Kriss Akabusi MBE. This occasion will also see the award of the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to the leading year three students, plus the announcement of the GAI Pinnacle Award sponsored by Assa Abloy for the best student over the past three years.

Reg AI status as the benchmark standard for architectural ironmongery and one which lies at the very heart of what the GAI stands for – the highest possible standards of education and professionalism. Every Reg AI has to be able to prove they are fully up-to-date with industry standards, regulations and legislation.

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers represents the majority of architectural ironmongers in the UK as well as the leading manufacturers of architectural ironmongery and is dedicated to raising standards and encouraging best practice in all aspects of the sector.