TRAINING NEWS - FEBRUARY 2010 |
ENROL NOW FOR FeRFA'S APPRENTICESHIP SCHEMESThe next Resin Flooring and Surface Preparation Schemes will start on Tuesday 2 March 2010. The first session will be two and a half days on 2nd to 4th March in Lincoln. If you have candidates to enrol on either of these schemes please contact FeRFA or download an enrolment form. Apprenticeship Schemes are a cost effective way of training employees new to the industry as they are unaffected by the recent changes in grants and remain FULLY FUNDED - leading to an NVQ level 2. The Scheme is open to all ages from 18+ and there is no upper age limit. For full details of grants and costs click here or go to the training page of the website for more information. |
APPRENTICESHIP SUPPORTEmployers in England taking on a 16 - 17 year old apprentice not currently employed or in training may be eligible for a £2,500 grant from the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) until the end of March. For further information or to apply, employers should call 08000 150 600 and their details will be taken over the phone for consideration by NAS. Employers in Scotland may be eligible for £1,000 for employing a new apprentice or £2,000 for taking on a redundant apprentice. SMEs with less than 250 employees may also be eligible for support of £75 per week until 31 March. For further information, employers should call 0808 100 1855. |
UPSKILLING COURSESThe next FeRFA one-day upskilling course will be on FLOWABLE / PUMPED SCREEDS and will take place on 24 March at Instarmac in Tamworth, Staffs. Courses will cost £175 per delegate (which is a saving of 50% on the non-members price). This includes all training, materials, course papers, certificate, lunch and refreshments. You may also be eligible for grant funding of between £24 and £31 in grants. Because the course is very hands-on, places are strictly limited - if you wish to book, please contact FeRFA on 01252 714250 to secure a place and you can download further information and booking form from here. We will be running further courses on this and other topics listed below, subject to interest.
If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact FeRFA and you can make a provisional booking. |
CSCS SMART CARDAll CSCS cards issued from now on will be SmartCards with the old-style cards being valid until their expiry date when they will be replaced by a SmartCard on renewal. Information for contractors on the SmartCard, which costs £30, is contained in the document here or full details can be found at www.cscssmartcard.co.uk. |
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further information on any of the above please call FeRFA |
TrainingEbulletin Feb 2010 / FeRFA The Resin Flooring Association. 16 Edward Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8NP |
