ASSOCIATION NEWS YEAR IN REVIEW


This report aims to gives an overview of the year’s activities within the Association and some of the joint initiatives carried out by our other partner organisations. Some highlights are: • Hosting two events at PDA Head Office for the International Association of Painting Contractors (UNIEP)


• Enhanced online presence through a series of Member podcasts


• A new design for The Decorator magazine


• A record number of entries for our three apprentice competitions


• Celebrating 125 years since the formation of the National Association back in 1894


Importantly, as we have just heard from our National


Treasurer, the finances of the Association remain robust despite the challenging environment.


Safety, Health and


Environment Committee Our Health and Safety committee acquired a new chair during 2019 – Richard Wilks. The new Chair is the Director of Health, Safety and Environment with Bell Group. He brings a dynamic range of specific skills in both health and safety training which will add gravitas to this committee. They are looking at addressing the key areas affecting


our sector and to expand on some initiatives that we have worked on during the past year. We continue to place mental health as one of our top


priority items as we all need to understand the steps that must be taken at work and in training to support our health and wellbeing. The construction industry has made great strides in safety over the past 30 years but managing mental health at work is still an area where more can be done. A large proportion of our membership is made up


of sole traders and SME’s. It can, at times, be a lonely job for these workers should they suffer some form of mental health issue and they may worry about in whom they can confide. In the past few months alone, I have taken quite a few confidential calls from individuals who have seen some of our health-related posts on social media and have contacted me to have a chat about issues affecting them. It is encouraging that Members see membership of the


PDA a way of seeking assistance with the problems they are experiencing. Following these calls, we can then point them in the right direction should they require further specific assistance.


I’m pleased to report that our relationship with the HSE,


(Health & Safety Executive) has also continued to develop. We now have three sector specific individuals from this organisation who regularly attend our meeting with updates and also contribute to our bi-monthly magazine publication. A selection of the initiatives we have worked on this year include: • Updating the information on PPE, both in the correct equipment for specific areas and the actual fitting and usage criteria.


•Working alongside the Ladder Association and all areas of risks of safety guidance surrounding access, scaffold and lifting equipment is on the agenda for next year.


• The need to raise awareness about the growing issue of skin cancer-related illness.


Planned work for 2020 will be an update of our hard


copy of the Association’s Health & Safety Handbook and development of a progressive mobile web app. This format works well for such a publication as it means easier and quicker updating.


Training & Education Committee Our Training and Education committee also acquired a new chair during 2019. Julie Lawrenson also works for Bell Group, a national contractor who specialises in training and apprenticeships.


CITB Assessor Project Both of our PDA Funding Initiatives, the CITB NVQ - Assessor Project and the UNIEP InPaint Project are coming to fruition after two years of development. The PDA was awarded a contract to achieve new


NVQ Level 2 and 3 painters & decorators, and newly qualified NVQ Assessors, to work alongside the current network of existing qualified Assessors to whom the PDA could refer future candidates requiring assessment. The project has been successful in recruiting four people who are currently working towards their Assessor qualification, with eight of the NVQ candidates being assessed by them.


UNIEP Work Based Learning Project Over the past 18 months you may have seen articles in The Decorator informing you of the activities and progress of this European project for a ‘Work Based Learning Website’, of which the PDA is a partner. The completed one-stop shop website, due to be launched in early January will be interactive platform focusing on the main topics of career advice; information, resources and training.


Don’t forget!


There’s still time for you to enter your project in the Premier Trophy Awards, it would be fantastic to see more of our Members putting forward their great work


6 2019 This two-year project along with five other partner


countries, was aimed at improving the professionalism, skills and image of the Painting & Decorating Sector – The project called InPaint aims to attract more young people to become decorators and improve the effectiveness of work based learning. The project is also developing a job description,


personality profile and qualification units for a new role that will be available for the Painting & Decorating sector in each country. The proposed ‘Work Based Learning Developer’ will be


the effective link between Painting & Decorating Contractors, Apprentices/Trainees, Training Providers and Trade Associations.


Competitions and Awards Trophy Premier Awards 2019


This year’s Trophy Awards Ceremony and luncheon took place on 4 July at the Plaisterers’ Livery Hall, in central London. It was a truly memorable day for those who attended. Those of you who were in attendance will have seen


me attempting to work for the first time on stage with the famous Dulux Dog. I wish to thank and congratulate everyone who entered this year and achieved a success on the day. I urge more Members to enter the Trophy Awards


Competition – entries open until 10 January 2020. The two Apprentice Competitions held during 2019 saw


30 Apprentices showcasing their skills, once again showing tremendous talent. The competitions took place at Bournemouth & Poole


and Accrington & Rossendale Colleges. I would like to pay tribute to all of this year’s entrants as they are a credit not only to themselves, but to their employers, colleges and parents alike.


Apprentice Paperhanger of the Year


The Apprentice Paperhanger of the Year Competition was held in June at Doncaster Hub College with a total of 17 entries. The winners received their prizes on 9 November as part of our 125th Anniversary Networking celebrations, held at Oulton Hall in West Yorkshire.


Associate Partnership and Sponsorship During the past year, the PDA has successfully secured new sources of sponsorship of our events and services. The ongoing collaboration with our associates


maintains excellent relationships with manufacturers who continue to support the Trophy Awards, Networking Event, and our three Apprentice competitions.


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