ACADEMY ONE STEP CLOSER TO SOLVING INDUSTRY SKILLS CRISIS
earn money in the school holidays and discovered that I really enjoyed the work.
“As I entered the industry on a fulltime basis, I really wanted to learn more and to keep up-to-date with the latest techniques. The culmination of this was finding a way of being recognised for the quality of my work and a couple of colleagues, already Master Installers, recommended the course.
“The course was brilliant; really informative yet, at the same time, relaxed and I learnt new techniques, important in my continued learning. It has also had a positive impact in obtaining work, something that’s important in building a career in the industry.”
With Sam actively promoting his Master Installer certification through social media and on text messages and emails sent to clients, he is fully leveraging his status; believing it is instrumental in modern working practice.
As the lack of young professionals entering the industry remains an ongoing concern for many flooring companies, the Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring is pleased to announce the latest addition to its group of qualified Master Installers, Sam Willis.
Following in the footsteps of his father, 29-year-old Sam has completed an intensive three-day pass or fail course, testing every aspect of his installation skills to ensure the quality of his work meets with the high standards set out by the Academy.
Sam said: “Like many, I expect, I started off in the trade working with my father to
Sam continued: “I explain to all my potential customers why I carry the badge and exactly what it represents in terms of reassurance and the quality of my work.
“I would recommend anyone to undertake the course and would point out that the two-year workmanship warranty, fully backed by Quick-Step, is a great help in securing work.”
The Quick-Step Master Installer scheme is available as a combined wood and laminate course or for the brand’s luxury vinyl, LIVYN, and takes places at the Academy’s state-of-the-art facility in Manchester. Course details and costs are available from the Academy for Excellence in Flooring.
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Shaw Contract has won the Mixology16 Award in the Environmental & Sustainability category for the ‘Everything Matters’ campaign.
Andrew Jackson, Marketing Director EMEA at Shaw Contract, commented: “Launched this year, the ‘Everything Matters’ campaign demonstrates Shaw Contract’s ongoing support and commitment for implementing a comprehensive sustainability strategy across product certification and manufacturing operations.
“The Mixology16 Award is a testimony to the sustainability philosophy that permeates the entire company, and to our environmental responsibility to both clients and the wider community.”
With 90% of Shaw Contract carpets products Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver rated, the company continually works on optimising its products and processes to meet the rigorous parameters of the Cradle to Cradle Product Standard, including an expanded list of banned chemicals, increased thresholds for renewable energy use and water stewardship in the manufacturing process.
The award, recognising products that have a positive impact on the environment as well as the community, selected ‘Everything Matters’ for its contribution to creating safe, sustainable and enduring spaces.
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