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Government names new Chief Construction Adviser
THE GOVERNMENT HAS ANNOUNCED the appointment of Peter Hansford as its new Chief Construction Adviser (CCA). Hansford, who is a former president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, will take over the role from Paul Morrell OBE when he steps down from the post at the end of November after two terms. As CCA, Hansford will work with
government and industry to ensure Britain’s construction sector is equipped with the knowledge, skills and best practice it needs in its transition to a low carbon economy. Commenting on the appointment, ECA group chief executive officer Steve Bratt said: ‘Peter Hansford’s background in the industry and infrastructure should bring a wealth of experience to the role. The ECA welcomes the appointment, while also acknowledging the contribution Paul Morrell has made to the industry as CCA.’ Bratt called on the new CCA to help influence government to prioritise expenditure on ‘shovel ready’ projects that will have an immediate positive impact on the construction sector – as well as the economy as a whole – and to ensure that the government sticks to its sustainability plan and green agenda. ‘With UK construction continuing to
suffer, it’s vital that government takes all measures available to boost the industry, as a way of kickstarting the economy and creating jobs,’ Bratt said.
JTL OFFERS FINAL CHANCE TO UPGRADE QUALIFICATIONS
JTL IS GIVING PART-QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS A final chance to upgrade their qualifications to the full NVQ before the NQF frameworks expire this December. The assessment service is designed for people working in the industry who have achieved their technical certificate, but not the full level 3 NVQ. JTL will conduct on-site assessments in order to build on existing achievements and complete the qualification. With the current NQF qualifications expiring at the end of 2012, 3 December is the last chance to register with JTL to complete a qualification under the current, user- friendly framework. JTL will conduct a free skills scan to determine each candidate’s requirements and eligibility. Following this, it will take between three and 18 months to complete the NVQ qualifications structure, depending on the candidate’s level and ability. Richard Dady, commercial business manager for JTL,
said: ‘This is a great opportunity for people to build on the technical certificates and achieve the full, industry recognised NVQ 3 qualification, which certifies them as an electrician. With all the changes to the NVQ frameworks, anyone who wants to do this has to register as soon as possible, or risk going back to square one if they decide to upgrade at a later date.’
NEW SKILLS NEEDED TO MEET 2020 TARGETS
RESEARCH SUGGESTS new skills and training are needed for the built environment workforce to help the UK meet its European energy efficiency targets by 2020. The study was carried out for the Build Up Skills UK project, which is an alliance of four sector skills councils (SSCs) – Asset Skills, SummitSkills,
CITB-ConstructionSkills and Energy & Utility Skills. The Analysis of the National Status Quo report says more consistency in energy efficiency policy between the different UK nations is needed. It also calls for better awareness among industry and consumers. Keith Marshall, chief executive of SummitSkills,
said: ‘To a certain extent these are encouraging findings – increasing awareness of environmental technologies and training providers primed to step up and supply the required training. It’s already obvious that what’s needed now is a strong drive forward, a clear direction and incentives for employers to take action.’
SHUTTERSTOCK / KRISTIJAN ZONTAR
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