Fencing training firm FaCT (Fencing and Construction Training) has been contacted by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) on three occasions in recent weeks with requests to deliver training following accidents. Tim Drew of FaCT commented: “Following HSE investigations, the businesses have been found to have not fulfilled their legal requirements to provide adequate training […]Read More

An interview with Bertie Tupper, leading instructor within the fencing industry Who is Bertie Tupper and what do you do? I am the founder and principal trainer of TUPPCO Training & Safety. I deliver nationally accredited LANTRA and NPORS on-site training and assessments throughout the UK. What was your work before becoming an instructor? I’m […]Read More

With WorldSkills UK, a charity spearheading the UK’s drive to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education, announcing its National Competitions programme for 2024, landscaping solutions firm Talasey has issued a reminder that training and support are on tap all year round and is open to all ages and levels of experience in the landscaping […]Read More

East Sussex-based Ajs Training have been completing diplomas since 2008 within the UK and boast ten dedicated fencing assessors supporting companies and candidates. A spokesperson commented: “Whilst we are aware many companies will now use the new Fencing Apprenticeship Funding to upskill their current workforce to become qualified fence Installers and receive a Blue FISS/CSCS […]Read More

A ‘quality quartet’ of major national events are to leave a lasting legacy and provide building blocks for people to boost their skills and knowledge in the land-based industries after Lantra received a positive response from people wanting to enrol on its courses and learn more about becoming Instructors, Assessors andProviders. Four annual UK events, […]Read More

Fencing and Construction Training Ltd (FaCT) has recently relocated all of its operations to their site on Weights Farm Business Park in Redditch. MD Tim Drew explained: “We’ve expanded and improved our training offering with this move “We have added to our current VRS training centre which now boasts three classrooms, with capacities between 10 […]Read More

The first cohort of students enrolled on the new part-time Introduction to Social Therapeutic Horticulture course on offer at Sparsholt College celebrated their final project by presenting Antelope House, a small hospital in Southampton, with three design concepts to redevelop their courtyard for the benefit of patients and staff. A spokesperson explained: “Antelope House is […]Read More