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New look retail display directory for SDEA
BCIA takes training to the next level
THE BUILDING CONTROLS Industry Association (BCIA) in conjunction with National Electrotechnical Training (NET) has launched the Building Controls Professional Assessment (BCPA), an assessment of occupational competence for apprentices and practicing operatives in the controls industry.
The BCPA is an assessment of knowledge and competence in the installation,
commissioning and testing of building controls and BEMS. It has been designed by the BCIA membership and NET on behalf of the building controls industry to form the Assessment of Occupational Competence for the BEMS NVQ Level 3 Diploma. The BEMS NVQ Level 3 Diploma is an EAL-approved qualification developed in conjunction with the BCIA. It gives learners the skills and knowledge needed to install building energy management systems (BEMS) and equipment in buildings and structures.
THE NEW LOOK SDEA Retail Display Directory – the buyers’ guide for creating retail interiors – is out now.
It showcases over 100 leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of specialist retail display products and services.
All are members of the Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA).
The directory guides readers through a collection of the latest and greatest retail store launches of the year. From Bluewater to Beijing, the editorial and photographs demonstrate stunning retail interiors. From the smallest hook to an entire store fitout, the guide will help locate shopfittings, display, POS, PoP, lighting, signage and visual merchandising. Organised into convenient sections, specialist suppliers are listed by company, product, trade name, location, service or retail trade.
ACR News July 2014
The qualification has a combination of 18 mandatory knowledge and performance units that give learners an understanding of relevant
legislation, procedures and principles of installing BEMS. Steve Harrison, president of the BCIA said: “For many years there was no controls-specific training at the apprentice level and as a result the BCIA established an NVQ in Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS). We now have a number of trainees undertaking this course who are benefitting from workplace learning and experience, backed by classroom instruction.
“At the end of their BEMS NVQ the apprentices will take an Assessment of Occupational Competence (AOC) which reflects the course which the apprentices have taken but also ensures that each candidate is assessed on the most important aspects of their future job. “The BCIA has worked hard to create an AOC which demonstrates that those who pass really do know their stuff and the introduction of the BCPA will do just that - assess knowledge, skill and professionalism.”
The BCPA is a 2.5 day assessment which covers three main areas: installation and commissioning; fault-finding; and a multiple choice test
US investigates Chinese R134a dumping
UNITED STATES: The US Department of Commerce (Commerce) is investigating claims that R134a from several Chinese businesses breaching antidumping laws, following a formal complaint from Mexichem Fluor. For the purpose of
antidumping investigations, dumping occurs when a foreign company sells a product in the United States at less than its fair value. Excessive dumping can distort the market value of that product, leading to negative impacts on domestic industry.
Companies whose antidumping margins are alleged to be too much include Weitron
International Refrigeration Equipment (Kunshan), Jiangsu Bluestar Green Technology, Shandong Dongyue Chemical, TT International, Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry and China-Wide Rate. If both Commerce and the US International Trade Commission (ITC) conclude that imports of R134a from China materially injure, or threaten material injury to, the domestic industry, Commerce will issue an antidumping order. It is anticipated that the investigation by Commerce will be completed by early October 2014, with the ITC to make its final determination in November 2014.
which assesses knowledge of BEMS-related areas such as legislation and energy efficiency issues.
NET is now the guardian of the BCPA test, and any future test centres must be licensed by NET, and meet their rigorous standards. Iain Macdonald, chief executive of NET said: “I am delighted to have been involved in the development and launch of the BCPA. The parallels which exist between the demands placed on controls professionals and electricians meant that the AM2 (the electrical installation industry’s assessment of occupational competence) was the ideal template for the development of the BCPA. “Drawing on our experience with the AM2 we have come up with something that works equally well for the building controls industry and reflects both the demands placed on professionals and the expectations of employers.” This comes at a time when two Government consultations have endorsed assessments of occupational competence and represents the UK controls industry’s commitment to raising and maintaining standards in their sector.
Hydratech relaunches website
HYDRATECH, THE SPECIALIST formulator and manufacturer of heat transfer fluids, inhibited antifreeze, glycols and pipework system protection products has launched a new look website at www.
hydratech.co.uk
Developed over the last six months, the website features a new, cleaner design that enables users to catch up on the latest company and industry news, view Hydratech’s products by sector and access comprehensive product information quickly and easily.
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