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    Hoppe trains for door certification compliance

    Hoppe (UK) has launched bespoke door certification training for staff to ensure they’re complying with and giving advice in line with the latest regulations. Business development manager Karen Nelson and Rob Mottram, pictured,technical manager for...

    DHF resumes RoI training courses

    The Door & Hardware Federation has announced plans to resume its training programme in the Republic of Ireland following a two-year pause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a very positive meeting held...

    Claire and Charlotte gain L2 for customer service

    Hurst Doors is celebrating two of its team gaining their Level 2 Diplomas in Customer Service. Claire Gilbert, of the Aftercare Team, and Business Support Assistant Charlotte Towle both completed the course in under 12...

    Apprenticeship leads to job hope for Violeta

    Hardware supplier Kenrick has recruited Violeta Marcu, 17, as its fourth apprentice in a bid to help address the industry’s skills shortage and encourage more people into a career in fenestration.  Violeta joined as part...

    DoorCo gains Silver for apprentice investment

    DoorCo has gained the ‘We invest in apprentices’ Silver accreditation, providing an apprenticeship framework for the manufacturer to attract and train new talent. Co-owner Jayne Sullivan explained: “As an industry, we need to do more...

    Ali Day returns with focus on careers

    Careers, training and the skills gap will be high on the agenda when Aluminium Day returns for a fifth year next month. The social media event this year aims to support a wider conversation about...

    IRONMONGERYDIRECT CELEBRATES NEWLY GAI QUALIFIED STAFF

    Six employees from IronmongeryDirect have successfully gained qualifications in architectural hardware from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).   The specialist retailer is committed to providing a comprehensive learning and development programme for all employees,...

    £10,000prize in search for top apprentice

    Prizes worth up to £10,000 are up for grabs in the seventh annual Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition, with entries invited until Feb 21. Top prize includes £5,000 of tools, a £3,000 training budget and £2,000...

    GQA supports Grade 1 town hall stained glass restoration

    GQA centre Absolute Training Solutions supported Recclesia Stained Glass in the restoration of historic stained glass panels at Grade I listed Manchester Town Hall by guiding employees through NVQ attainment.  The achievement of the NVQs...

    Modplan opens Training Academy for staff and customers

    Modplan has opened an on-site Training Academy at its Newport headquarters. The facility gives Modplan a space to train personnel from NVQ level through to management training. Also, customer product training is always available. Managing Director...