Training

The Glass & Glazing Federation has added its backing to the ‘Inspiring The Future’ initiative being promoted by the Building Our Skills group alongside the Education and Employers Charity. ‘Inspiring The Future’ has been designed...

GQA Qualifications and its approved centre, Absolute Training Solutions, have described Katherine Walton as ‘inspirational’ and a true ‘rising star of the fenestration industry’, after they supported her in the achievement of a Level...

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...

Arrone has issued a new series of step-by-step videos for installing door hardware, with information and guidance on the installation and maintenance of the AR1500 door closer, AR880 single panic bolt and AR915 mortice...

Sixth form students gained an insight into both the glazing industry and the special role of disability employer Shelforce when its business manager Howard Trotter gave them an inspirational talk on the workings and...

Building Our Skills has launched its action plan for the next twelve months, including a focus on wider engagement with educators and the creation of an employers’ forum. The 22/23 plan will also showcase the...

Fenestration businesses have been assured that they will not be affected by the imminent cancellation of around 60,000 IA (Industry Accreditation) cards for site workers. Concerns were raised in the industry following yesterday’s announcement by...

Business Pilot is taking its Open Training Days on a UK tour to make them more accessible to customers. “We’ve had huge success and incredible feedback on our Open Training Day events,” said MD Elton...

Quickslide has turned to glazing industry career body Building Our Skills (BOS) for guidance to help it create an apprentice scheme as a further means of encouraging young people to join the business.  After contacting BOS,...

Architects and specifiers are invited to take part in a new series of CPD seminars from Granada Secondary Glazing, focusing on its use in all types of buildings, including listed and historic properties. Southern area...