Training
Polyflor supports budding apprentices with free training courses
POLYFLOR has partnered with F Ball and Co to provide free training courses for flooring...
Master Installers ‘benefit from masterful marketing’
THE Quick-Step website reportedly receives more than 1,000 visits a month to its Find an...
Forbo partners with FITA training programme
IT’s no secret that there is a skill demand in the flooring industry, with the...
Open Doors Construction: a gateway tothe future of the construction industry
Shaun Wadsworth delves into the Open Doors Construction Initiative, highlighting how it could be a...
GNG Flooring set for the Alpha experience
GNG Flooring says it’s looking forward to making full use of Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl for...
Future Floorlayers need YOU!
Support for apprenticeship assessments is needed in England and Scotland, says Shaun Wadsworth.
THE pathway to...
What are the advantages of LVT training?
Paddy McNicholas elaborates on the specific advantages of training when it comes to installing LVT.
MANY...
Are training courses for LVT essential?
Shane Moore explains the importance of training in LVTs.
MANY people have been on some form...
The importance of training in LVT
Shaun Wadsworth explains the benefits of LVT training to installers and how the CFA and...
Training for LVT – Is it important?
David Russell stresses the importance of training for flooring contractors and fitters.
WE all know installing...
Why all roads lead to FITA…
With apprenticeships, NVQs, private training courses and more, FITA has all your flooring training needs...
The development of training in the flooring sector continues to grow
Shaun Wadsworth provides readers with an update on Apprenticeship Standards and (S)NVQ revisions.
LAST October I...
The Academy for Excellence in Flooring partners with Uzin for Master Installer
THE Academy for Excellence in Flooring has partnered with installation products specialist, UZIN, to bring...
F Ball and Co expands training team
F BALL and Co has expanded its team of flooring installation experts to meet growing...
UKFD continues drive to support staff development
Two team leaders at Midlands online retailer UK Flooring Direct (UKFD) are undertaking an apprenticeship...
Saint-Gobain Weber launches new regional training programme for applicators
SAINT-Gobain Weber has launched a new regional training programme focusing on upskilling applicators across the...
Back to basics as entry level training increases at FITA
If you have labour that you want to turn into skilled labour or are looking...
Funding crisis – supporting the continuation offlooring apprenticeship delivery in Scotland
Shaun’s update on the ongoing conversations and lobbying CFA provides on behalf of members and...
New flooring academy ‘proves its excellence’
THE new Academy for Excellence in Flooring in Knowsley, Liverpool, has seen the first floor-fitters...
F Ball and Co paves way for STEM apprentices
AS National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (6-12 February 2023) got underway, it shone a light on...
Gold star for Bostik on Kingsmead Academy project
WHEN The Kingsmead Academy in Taunton decided to construct a new main teaching block, the...
‘An excellent new facility’ for the Academy of Excellence
THE new Academy for Excellence in Flooring is now open and has recently been accredited...
Belgian odyssey opens up widerprospectus of training at FITA
Shaun has the story as FITA training consultants attend CPD at the BerryAlloc Academy, Belgium.
As...
CFA training support – let’s take another look
Shaun Wadsworth revisits the role of the CFA in offering training support, and provides a...
The practicalities of employing and dismissing apprentices
While apprentices are employed to learn, they also have rights, says Charlotte Morris. Their position...
Floorlaying apprenticeships – The facts
Increasing the number of apprenticeships available in floorlaying is essential in order to provide a...
The Kerakoll Campus provides training in Tilemaster and Kerakoll products and systems
TRAINING in the latest techniques is essential to keep updated in any profession, and updated...
‘Trusted fabricated underlay used at Europe’s largest independent training centre’
LION Floor is reportedly a trusted fabricated underlay used under resilient flooring and carpets at...
Tackling the skills shortage: Screwfix to fund training for trade apprentices
SCREWFIX, the omnichannel retailer, has launched a scheme which will fund the training of construction...
A full and comprehensive reference point for your training needs
Shaun Wadsworth explains why The Contract Flooring Industry Training Guide 2023 is the best place...
CFA highlights fantastic future talent
The CFA/CFJ Flooring Apprentice of the Year is back for 2023 – shining a light...
Formal qualifications: Make it official
Recognising experienced workers through formal assessment ensures a fully qualified workforce, says Shaun Wadsworth.
BUILDING on...
Two routes to success
Shaun explains how the CFA has led the way in updating the two most important...
How we’re meeting the demand for training
With training centres in Loughborough and Kirkcaldy, FITA has your flooring training needs covered, says...
Skills Hive puts together pop-up teams within a week, sourcing and managing the people you need to make your plans and projects achievable now
By MIKE ORCHARDWE coordinate freelancers who can implement the ideas you have to grow your...
‘A place where flooring experts are made’
THE Academy for Excellence in Flooring is the perfect place to brush-up those self-taught skills...
Future Fitters – key areas of focus
The CFA has identified four areas that need attention if the labour shortage in the...
CFA works with CITB to make changesto CITB levy paperwork
Ever wondered what the relationship is between the contract flooring industry, including CFA members, and...
‘Confidence in a lifetime of reassurance’
THE Quick-Step Master Installer programme is exclusively available from the Academy for Excellence in Flooring,...
Don’t blame it on the plague!
Shaun sheds light on a sharp fall in employer investment in new apprenticeships and why...
‘A fast track route to career progression’
THE Quick-Step Academy’s foundation level courses are described as ‘the perfect introduction’ for anyone starting...
Two new apprenticeships ‘will help open doors’
A MIDLANDS-BASED online retailer has continued to invest in its people by signing up two...
‘A badge with benefits’
UNDERGOING the Master Installer programme at the academy doesn’t just improve your installation credentials, it...
FITA Training Centre Kirkcaldy back open and raring to go!
Shaun Wadsworth reports on the return of FITA training courses in Scotland and how this...
Open day for new floor training centre
PADDY McNicholas, founder of MN Floor Training, is hosting an open day for charity. Paddy...
LVT training school
Gary was able to draw on years of experience as a fitter when he was...
Expand your knowledge at The Academy
THE Academy for Excellence in Flooring is said to be among the UK industry’s best...
Improving and supporting apprenticeship experiences
Shaun runs through some of the questions he’s asked about how to support apprentices and...
‘We still have time on skills – the horse hasn’t bolted yet’
We’re not at crisis point yet when it comes to skills and labour, Darren Kenyon,...
A whole new ball game
While controversy rages about the skills crisis in the flooring industry, some manufacturers are quietly...
Build a career for life with the academy
TRAINING at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring reportedly provides long-term career enhancement.Floor installation often...
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Shaun Wadsworth points out that post-lockdown training is continuing to thrive as FITA goes from...
Training plans – A proactive approach to increasing skills and labour
Shaun looks at the importance of training plans in any business, regardless of its size;...
Students build bright future thanks to successful new scheme
A NEW programme to get more young people into construction jobs is set to be...
SkillBuild gold medallists excel at ‘UK’s Construction Olympics’
The winners of SkillBuild ’21 - the ‘UK’s construction Olympics’ – have been described as...
The flooring industry’s skills bible is back
The definitive resource for the latest information about training opportunities in the UK including apprenticeships,...
FAOTY to celebrate 10th anniversary in 2022
For the past 10 years both the Contract Flooring Association and Contract Flooring Journal have...
‘Even the experienced learn at the academy’
JAMES Dewar of Ian Dewar Interiors is the first Master Installer to be presented his...
Bostik opens new state-of-the-art training facility
BOSTIK has opened the Bostik Academy, a new state-of-the-art training facility located at the company’s...
Mission accomplished
Shaun elaborates on how the CFA lobbied to overturn the decision to remove CITBgrant funding...
‘First for flooring’ pilot apprenticeship launched
CMN Training, part of Cornwall Marine Network, has worked with Andy Hardy of Cornwall Carpets...
‘Fill the gap in your LVT knowledge at The Academy for Excellence in Flooring’
THE Academy for Excellence in Flooring says it’s long been associated with helping equip the...
STEM Ambassadors: Spreading the word
Build UK and CITB have joined forces with STEM Ambassadors to show more young people...
CITB to host SkillBuild finals at National Construction College
THE UK’s top construction trainees will battle it out 16-18 November at CITB’s SkillBuild National...
In with the new
Shaun Wadsworth has all the latest on new training course dates, a new prospectus, brand-new...
Choosing the ideal training for you and your team
Before searching for any training, which of course relies on a commitment from yourself and...
Keeping your eye on the ball
John talks about the importance of continual learning and development in order for flooring contractors...
‘Marvellous marketing’ for Master Installers
PROGRESS through the Quick-Step Master Installer programme and you’ll benefit from an unparalleled range of...
Decent flooring will always prevail, come hell or high water
OCCASIONALLY FloorSkills is offered a property which we’re permitted to use for a few days...
Instarmac launches online training academy
WORKPLACES have changed dramatically over the past 12-18 months with everyone rapidly adapting to the...
No stopping the relentless demand for training
Shaun Wadsworth reflects on how pleasantly surprised he was that far from stifling the demand...
‘A lifetime of reassurance’
THROUGH the Quick-Step Master Installer programme, The Academy for Excellence in Flooring says it’s the...
F Ball & Co launches Centre of Excellence
F BALL & Co has redesigned and reconfigured the training and demonstration facility at its...
One giant leap for FITA…
FITA has taken a huge step forward as apprenticeship delivery has begun at the training...
CITB to support Welsh construction in leading Britain’s recovery
SUPPORTING Welsh construction businesses while ensuring new recruits are welcomed into the industry are the...
Hundreds of free qualifications to boost skills, jobs
Almost 400 qualifications have been available since April - backed by £95m in government funding...
Business benefits with the Master Installer badge
COMPLETING the Quick-Step Master Installer programme at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring reportedly helps...
Flooring apprenticeships – a UK overview
Shaun expands on the theme of apprenticeships by highlighting the specific routes according to where...
Using lockdown to bridge the skill gap: free training guide for tradespeople launched
A NEW guide providing tradespeople with training tips and practical business advice has been created...
The virtues of virtual training
WITH Covid-19 causing companies to rethink product training and professional development, the Academy for Excellence...
FITA DIGITAL – Taking the leap into digital (video) content
FITA Digital will take FITA to the next level in supporting the flooring sector and...