APPRENTICES HONOURED AT FERFA AWARDS DINNER


The highlight of this year’s awards ceremony was welcoming nine of this year’s successful apprentices on to the stage to collect their NVQ level 2


diplomas from Tim Blackman, CITB’s National Specialist Accredited Centre (NSAC) Manager, at the FeRFA Awards Dinner.


In congratulating the apprentices on their achievement, Tim Blackman acknowledged the commitment required from both the trainee and their employers over the two years. He also applauded the progress FeRFA had made to develop qualifications for the resin flooring industry, working with the CITB to develop these and run the apprenticeship schemes. Since the pilot scheme in 2007, FeRFA has supported 78 learners through the two-year programme, with a further 41 learners currently on the schemes.


The following were at the ceremony to receive their awards:


NEW CHAIRMAN AND OFFICERS FOR FERFA


for the apprenticeship schemes at PPC’s bespoke training facility.


Tracey Glew founded The Preparation Group in 1991, which started out as Surface Preparation Contractors, removing, preparing, polishing and cleaning surfaces across a wide spectrum of industries. In 1997 Tracey decided to market her own range of Surface Preparation Machines and Tools and over the years, has worked tirelessly to gain recognition for surface preparation as a specialist skill.


FeRFA Council 2016


The following members were elected to Council for 2016:


FeRFA is delighted to announce the election of a new Chairman for the coming two years and a newly elected Council for 2016.


FeRFA Chairman – Tracey Glew


Tracey Glew is not only FeRFA’s first female Chairman but also the first to come from the surface preparation side of the industry.


An active member of the FeRFA council for over 14 years (the last two years as Vice Chairman), Tracey worked with FeRFA to both develop the NVQ Level 2 Diploma for Prepare & Profile Substrates, and as a training provider


Contractor Members: Scott Burns (McDaid Screeding Services Ltd), Bob Davies (IRL Group Ltd), Kyle Stokes (Central Flooring), Tracey Glew (PPC UK Ltd), John Hill (SPE International Ltd), Nick Megson (ACC Flooring Ltd) and Darren Watkins (TPS 360 Ltd)


Manufacturer Members: Chris Orme (Mapei (UK) Ltd), Mark Bushell (Sika Ltd), Heloysa Remoaldo (Altro Floors), Tom Dossett (Remmers Ltd), John Wright (Resdev Ltd), Karl Brannigan (Instarmac)


Associate Members: Mike Clarke(Protech Plastics Containers Ltd) and Emel Jami (Innoveo)


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Tom Marvell (Central Flooring) Geoff Goode, Wayne Goode and Shane Goode (IRL Group) Paul Walker (4m Floors UK) Steve Dugan and Kenny Dickson (Orchid Flooring) Stephen Lynass (Veitchi) and for Surface Preparation: Mark Hall (The Preparation Group).


Terry Foxley, the FeRFA trainer and Helen McGachie (CEO) joined Tim Blackman and guest presenter Fred MacAulay to add their congratulations on their achievement.


Training is an excellent way to share best practice, knowledge and skills which in turn raises quality standards within an industry sector. Apprenticeship courses attract newcomers to the industry, introduce new skills and move the industry forward, to give clients confidence that they are dealing with a trained and qualified workforce.


Resin flooring, screeding and surface preparation are highly specialist occupations and through the FeRFA Apprenticeship Schemes a training route is available to acquire knowledge and skills to achieve the NVQ Level 2 Diploma. The FeRFA apprenticeship schemes could not be delivered without the support of the members who provide their training facilities, the resin flooring manufacturers who provide materials at no cost, and VI Distribution who provide free-of-charge Personal Protective Equipment for all of the apprentice groups.


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