Lately, there has been considerable discussion surrounding the Building Safety Act 2022, emphasising the need to elevate quality and safety standards through competency, not just for Higher Risk Buildings but for all buildings. Obtaining appropriate qualifications is one method to showcase skills and knowledge, while accredited training courses offer another avenue. Seeking accreditation for [...]
A partnership between GQA, the awarding and qualifications writing body and IVS Training & Assessment has resulted in the formal upskilling of thirteen members of staff at Droylsden Glass. The employees have succeeded in achieving a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation. This GQA qualification is suited to those leading a team of [...]
GQA is supporting Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) in their efforts to raise safety standards across the industry. The awarding and qualifications writing body is developing accredited training and qualifications covering fire door installation, maintenance and inspection in partnership with FDM, which is owned by UAP Ltd, a leading door & window hardware supplier. This [...]
Martin Sadler is EQA/Technical Officer at GQA Qualifications, and he here outlines the qualifications that are available to site-based operatives. GQA is the fenestration industry’s leading awarding and qualifications-writing body. The Building Safety Act has an underlying need for strong training regimes underpinned with proof of learning. Ensuring correct installation and site practice are [...]
- Saudia Arabia’s Largest Construction Show - GQA will showcase its services at the end of February this year at Saudi Arabia’s largest construction show, BIG 5 Construct Saudi. The awarding and qualifications writing body is to sponsor the Business Lounge located in the show’s UK Pavilion. This area of the event provides a [...]
One of the longest-standing supporters of the National Fenestration Awards, GQA Qualifications, has once again renewed their support for the awards by continuing their Ambassador sponsorship for 2024. GQA Qualifications, the leading skills and certification body in the UK fenestration sector, has supported the NFAs from the very beginning. It is a partnership that [...]
GQA Qualifications and its approved centre, Absolute Training Solutions are together helping to give self-employed people the opportunity to build up sector-specific knowledge, learn new skills and further enhance their job opportunities within the green energy sector. The work is part of a series of so-called ‘Skills Bootcamps’, which are affiliated to the Government’s [...]
One of the longest-serving supporters of the National Fenestration Awards, GQA Qualifications, have become the official trophy sponsor of this year’s campaign. GQA Qualifications, the sector’s leading light in qualification and training in the glazing sector, have been on board with the National Fenestration Awards for almost the entirety of it’s ten years and [...]
GQA Qualifications has long recognised that re-introducing service personnel into mainstream commerce has an important role to play in helping to bridge the skills gap for the fenestration industry. The sector’s leading awarding and qualifications-writing body is therefore pleased to announce that it has now received the bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition [...]
GQA Qualifications and its approved centre, Absolute Training Solutions are lauding the achievements of Elena Rezmerita, having supported her in the attainment of a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision. The 42-year-old London-based Quality Assurance Manager is an employee of MAC Roofing & Contracting Ltd. Commenting on her NVQ success, Sean Monaghan [...]
