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DHF launches new accredited Building Hardware training programme to raise industry competence
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has launched a new accredited training programme designed to give professionals across the building hardware sector the knowledge and recognised qualifications needed to support competence and career development. DHF Core Competencies: Understanding Building Hardware is an innovative online learning programme leading to an Ofqual-regulated Level 2 certificate, accredited by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE). Developed for product managers,
customer service teams, trade counter operatives and anyone working in or looking to enter the building hardware sector, the flexible programme provides a solid grounding in building hardware fundamentals while enabling learners to build specialist knowledge through a range of product-specific modules. It is also ideal for employee induction and ongoing professional development. All learners complete a mandatory Core Module, comprising six guided learning units and multiple-choice assessments, before selecting at least one of 12 Product Modules. Additional modules can be purchased at any time, enabling learners to tailor their learning to their role and responsibilities. On successful completion, learners
receive a DHF Level 2 Certificate in Core Competencies: Understanding Building Hardware, as well as an Ofqual-branded certificate from ABBE. The certificate also lists every product module completed, providing employers with clear evidence of an individual’s knowledge and achievement. To support learning, every participant can download a dedicated study guide containing module learning outcomes, guided note-taking sections
and prompts to reinforce key concepts throughout the course. “This programme represents a step
change for the building hardware sector and is, without doubt, one of the most significant investments DHF has made in developing the competence of our building hardware industry,” explains DHF’s Chief Executive, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens. “From the outset, we listened carefully to
our members to understand the knowledge gaps that existed across manufacturing, distribution, technical support, and sales. We then developed a programme that directly addresses those needs while aligning it with the CPA’s White Paper on Construction Product Competence, which has since evolved into the draft BS 8670-2 standard. As an industry, we believe we are ‘ahead of the curve’ by providing a qualification that reflects both current and emerging competence expectations”. The ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Core Competencies: Understanding Building Hardware is an Ofqual-regulated qualification, giving learners a nationally recognised qualification that provides employers with clear evidence of the knowledge element of the Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours (SKEB) framework. It creates a credible, structured route for individuals to develop professionally, while giving employers confidence that their people have acquired knowledge that is directly relevant to their role. The programme is delivered through the DHF Training Academy, built on the digital learning platform that DHF invested in back in 2019. This provides learners with the flexibility to study at their own pace, while enabling managers, HR teams and training professionals to monitor learner
engagement, progress and achievement through a dedicated management portal. It ensures organisations can actively manage competence across their workforce rather than simply delivering one-off training. “We are incredibly proud to add this
qualification to DHF’s portfolio,” concludes Patricia. “We believe it will transform the way building hardware competence is developed, providing our industry with a robust, future-proof training pathway that supports individuals, strengthens businesses and ultimately raises professional excellence throughout the entire supply chain. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this publication, particularly our Working Group Committees (WGCs), members, industry experts and partners, whose knowledge, time and commitment continue to strengthen our work and help promote standards across the industry.” The programme is initially available
exclusively to DHF members, with broader industry access planned as part of the next phase of the programme’s rollout.
www.dhfonline.org.uk
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