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Specialist installation team members recognised with new CITB qualifications specific to glasshouse builds

CambridgeHOK is proud to be leading the industry with regards to the training of our specialist glasshouse installation team, with three staff members securing new qualifications which have been specifically designed around the key aspects of their work.

Team members David Berry (pictured top), Christian James and David Evans (pictured bottom) have secured their Glasshouse Installation qualifications, issued by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

The qualifications include a Level 2 ProQual diploma in steel erecting, Level 2 NVQ in curtain walling installations & fenestration/doors and bespoke additional Level 3 units in teaks management and Health & Safety.

The courses covered all aspects of commercial and bespoke glasshouse building, including the handling of materials in fenestration installations, knowledge of drawings, specifications, methods statements and safety relating to curtain walling installation and key aspects of health and safety relevant to this type of work.

Topics relating to the build of steel structures, such as working safely at height, steelwork joints, movement of steel sections and minimising risk were covered in the diploma.

The new industry-specific qualification, which included on-site assessments as well as classroom learning, was developed by CambridgeHOK’s Operations & Projects Manager Jason Tether, an NVQ assessor and verifier himself, alongside construction training specialists the TUTS UK Group, which has a reputation for providing the highest quality of training and candidate support.

Qualifications cover all main aspects of glasshouse construction

On passing the qualification, candidates have qualified and applied for Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) site cards, specifically awarded to demonstrate competency in all main aspects of a glasshouse build.

“We feel this is a big step forward in our industry as, until now, there has not been a specific qualification, awarded by a recognised accrediting body, that caters for the key elements of commercial and bespoke glasshouse builds, as workers generally have site cards relating to certain specific disciplines which forms part of a project, but not everything a project entails,” explained Mr Tether.

“We committed to developing this qualification as we believe it’s important to be able to demonstrate to our clients and the wider industry that our installation team are fully trained and qualified to deal with every aspect of the job in hand and that we also fully invest in our people.

“We also pride ourselves on offering continued education and training to all of our staff, equipping them with skills to help them to progress not only within our business, but for the rest of their careers in the industry.

“It is about upskilling the industry and having a qualification which people can aim for in recognition of their skills and abilities. Certainly, our staff who have already secured this qualification are highly-skilled and much valued members of our team.”

All three team members were presented with their certificates at a recent business event by joint managing directors of CambridgeHOK, Patrick Harte and Louis Bradley.

Mr Bradley said: “We’re delighted to have established this new glasshouse installation qualification alongside the TUTS Group and credit goes to Jason for getting it approved by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) also.

“It’s a great example of our work being focussed not just on our next contract or project, but on continually developing our team and our business at all times, and leading the way in the industry. We are already planning for more of our installation team to follow through and secure this qualification in the months to come.”

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