GQA Conference 2015 – 1st Workshop Confirmed

The GQA Conference, held at Schueco’s impressive Network Centre in Milton Keynes on the 26th November 2015, will give attendees the opportunity to attend workshops, discussing topics relevant to our qualifications.  GQA are delighted to confirm the first of 6 workshops available to approved centres:

Asbestos Update

The Government and the HSE have issued regulations to protect workers from the threat posed by asbestos. These regulations include a statutory requirement to provide awareness training for all at risk employees. In this workshop Steve Shutler will explain the content of the required training and other important legal provisions, providing details of recent prosecutions of companies who failed to provide asbestos awareness training or inadvertently disturbing asbestos without taking the necessary precautions.

Steve Shutler is a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner and a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner. He has worked in asbestos consultancy for the past 30 years during which time he has served as a governing councillor for the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) and is an examiner for The Certificate of Competence in Asbestos awarded by The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).

If you haven’t yet booked your place, What are you waiting for?  Book your place by contacting Emma Barnsley on Tel: 0114 2720033 or simply email emma@gqaqualifications.com  Don’t be left wondering what you missed out on this November!

Further partners announced at the GQA Approved Centre Conference

Have you booked your place yet? 26th November 2015 at The Schueco Network Centre, Milton Keynes

GQA are delighted to announce two further partners at this years Approved Centre Conference.  The Independent Ratings Company and My Trade TV have been added to the agenda.  They will be available throughout the day, including the workshop sessions, giving Approved Centres opportunities to discuss their business and potential working relationships.

The Independent Ratings Company

The Independent Ratings Company (www.theindependentratingscompany.co.uk) collects customer feedback and comments from across all sectors of industry.  It is working alongside GQA to find out how those who undertake learning through their Approved Centres feel about the process and the importance of GQA qualifications and MTC’s to them in their day to day jobs. 

Gathering and understanding customer feedback is a key driver for improving business performance and supporting customer retention.

The Independent Ratings Company will be showcasing their findings from the work they have done with GQA and will be inviting centres to explore how obtaining feedback for their individual operations can help to drive further improvements and success.

My Trade TV

My Trade TV (www.mytrade.tv) are the official video contractors for the 2015 GQA Conference.  In addition to filming the event they will be interviewing delegates throughout the day to ask about their relationship with GQA as well as getting their views on the conference itself.

My Trade TV produces video from first concept to completion and this includes the showcasing of  products, training and educational material.

Don’t be left wondering what you missed out on this November ‘Book Your Place Now’ by contacting Emma at GQA Qualifications – emma@gqaqualifications.com or 01142 720033

Have you booked your place yet? 26th November 2015 at The Schueco Network Centre, Milton Keynes

The date of the GQA Approved Centre Conference is fast approaching and GQA will be releasing information on both Conference Partners and Workshop speakers over the next couple of weeks.

GQA are delighted to announce that Chase Taylor Installer Resourcing and Multi Point Locksmiths will be attending the Conference in a partner capacity and will be available throughout the day, including the workshop sessions, to discuss their business and potential opportunities for working together with our Approved Centres.

Chase Taylor Installer Resourcing

Chase Taylor Installer Resourcing (http://www.chasetaylor.co.uk/) is a partner to GQA offering potential employment opportunity for surveyors and installers with GQA qualifications and MTC’s.

Working alongside key industry names CTIR specialises in placing installers into contracts or full employment with clients looking for resources across a number of sectors – with a particular emphasis on the Fenestration and Construction industries.

Their partnership with GQA extends to all of its Approved Centres and they will be attending the conference to discuss what they can offer and to give centres the opportunity to sign up to be part of the process.

MPL Locksmith Training

MPL has recently entered into partnership to provide GQA Accredited training for locksmiths who want to add formal recognition to their skills development.

Operating from a bespoke training school (http://www.mpl-locksmith-training.co.uk/) which caters for a national intake, MPL train would-be and time-served locksmiths in the latest techniques for gaining entry into every type of locking device.  

In partnership with GQA they are now offering formal training to those who want industry recognised learning in addition to core skills to their trade.

MPL will be available to the conference to discuss their offering with any Approved Centre wanting more information.

Contact details are available for both the above companies if you wish to contact for more information prior to the conference.

Don’t be left wondering what you missed out on this November ‘Book Your Place Now’ by contacting Emma at GQA Qualifications – emma@gqaqualifications.com.