FACT LAUNCH THE NEW STANDARD FOR THE FENCING APPRENTICESHIP
FaCT has launched a new training and assessment programme to include the new standard for the Fencing Apprenticeship, which
was launched in March and replaces the previous Fencing Apprenticeship framework. The new standard is a package of ‘onand off the job’ training, mentoringand assessments, which will enable employees to be trained to the level of skilled fence installers.
One of the key changes to the new standard is the introduction of an ‘end point assessment’ where an independent assessor will assess the candidate on both practical and theory elements and the apprenticeship will be graded with pass, merit or distinction. Although the new apprenticeship standard no longer includes the Level 2 Diplomain Fencing (the qualification requiredfor the blue FISS CSCS card),
FaCT recognises the FISS CSCS card is essential to the business and individual, and has tailored its new programme to include the
FaCT has launched a new training and assessment programme to include the new standard for the Fencing Apprenticeship, which
was launched in March and replaces the previous Fencing Apprenticeship framework. The new standard is a package of ‘onand off the job’ training, mentoringand assessments, which will enable employees to be trained to the level of skilled fence installers.
One of the key changes to the new standard is the introduction of an ‘end point assessment’ where an independent assessor will assess the candidate on both practical and theory elements and the apprenticeship will be graded with pass, merit or distinction. Although the new apprenticeship standard no longer includes the Level 2 Diplomain Fencing (the qualification requiredfor the blue FISS CSCS card),
FaCT recognises the FISS CSCS card is essential to the business and individual, and has tailored its new programme to include the qualification as well as the new components of the standard, including: end point assessment; progression in functional skills in English and Maths from Level 1 to Level 2; an additional week of practical fencing skills training and greater attention to the apprentice’s attitudes and behaviours. The programme will continue to include the suite of additional training including: Location of Underground Services and using a CAT; Manual Handling; Safe Use of Hand-held and Power Tools; Abrasive Wheels; Emergency First Aid at Work and up to 17 on-line training courses including: COSHH, Working at Height, Safe Driving etc.
The new standard still offers great flexibility with a combinationof classroom-based training; on-site assessments and mentoring; on-line training; tutor support and an end point assessment.
The great news is that FaCT (in partnership with Eastleigh College) has sourced government funding for England based companies to support them taking on an apprentice. The programme is heavily funded, reducing the cost to £350 – £700 per candidate.
Plus there are no age restrictions, with the programme catering for those aged 16-18 as well as older apprentices aged 19+. It is open tonew and existing staff members andculminates in the award of a blue FISS CSCS card.
Tim Drew, FaCT’s MD said “FaCThas been delivering the Fencing Apprenticeship since 2012 and we’ve helped over 500 people with thetraining and qualifications to get theirblue FISS CSCS card. We are really looking forward to delivering this new standard as it gives the candidate so much more from the programme and the business can be sure of gaining a well-rounded, competent and certificated staff member.”
For those who still want to progress to the blue FISS CSCS card, but do not want to undertake the Fencing Apprenticeship programme
FaCT offer several programmes toundertake the Level 2 Diploma – thequalification required for the blueFISS CSCS card. For information on the new Fencing Apprenticeship or other routes to gain the blue FISS CSCS card please contact FaCT on 0121 476 4731.
