Tickets to TRADA’s annual flagship event, which is going online for the first time ever this November, are now on sale. Free for TRADA members, non-members can also join in at £30 +VAT per session. The Better Timber Buildings conference, which usually attracts around 200 delegates, covers hard-hitting topics fundamental to the continued development of […]Read More
Travel is always a hassle with traffic; roadworks; delays through accidents; and that all important factor of time and cost. FaCT’s Live Online Learning portal eradicates this element and offers a ‘local’ solution to all clients, regardless of geographical location. Reacting to the impact of COVID-19, Fencing & Construction Training (FaCT) moved to online training […]Read More
COVID-19 has changed the world we live in and has challenged us all. Fencing & Construction Training Ltd (FaCT) like many companies has had to change the way they do things. FaCT, like all training providers ceased face-to-face delivery from Monday 23 March. But, determined to continue to be able to support businesses and individuals […]Read More
Six talented students scooped first prize for their timberbased housing scheme design at the TRADA University Challenge 2020. Kyle Crossley from Leeds Beckett University, Ryan Jessop from the University of Hertfordshire, Aslinn Aijian Zha from Cardiff University, Kai Yusaf Chelliah from the University of Bristol, Kat Cookes from the University of Gloucestershire and Aaron Shaw […]Read More
From 1 January 2020 all skilled cards issued under the industry accreditation scheme (grandfather rights) will have an expiry date of 31 December 2024 and after this date cards will not be renewable unless the card holder has the appropriate qualification. This will apply to all blue, gold and black FISS CSCS cards that have […]Read More
Want to take away the stress of making sure you have the cards and certificates in place for access to site or for your next job tender? Fencing and Construction Training Ltd (FaCT) now provides a training management package designed to take away these stresses, as well as the added business benefits ofhelping with compliance, […]Read More
Quite often training is the last thing on the list of priorities for a business. We live in a world of only doing things when necessity demands it and the world of training is often no different. Not only is there a legal requirement and obligation to ensure all workers are competent, safe and trained, […]Read More
Following changes to the funding rules and opportunities in England, FaCT has updated the options available through their centre to gain the blue skilled fence installer card. For under 19s the Fencing Apprenticeship includes the Level 2 qualification, an extensive programme of training and is heavily supported by government funding (England only). It is a 15-24 […]Read More
The Considerate Constructors Scheme – the organisation established to improve the image of construction – has expanded to offer professional service organisations the opportunity to register with the Scheme. Eligible organisations providing professional services to the construction industry, such as architects, engineering consultancies, surveyors, accountants and lawyers, are now able to join the 7,000 plus […]Read More
The answer is simple – anyone that uses or changes an abrasive wheel should have received training on how to use and maintain them safely. The training is a legal requirement under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98) – and states that anyone changing a disc must have undergone training; […]Read More
