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What is Net Zero? | Net Zero Explained

To combat climate change, the UK became one of the first countries to commit to becoming net zero. But what is net zero, and what does it mean for construction?

Internal Wall Insulation Operative

The following information for the Internal Wall Insulation Operative course outlines key details such as the modules, dates and booking contact details.

External Wall Insulation Operative

The following information for the External Wall Insulation Operative course outlines key details such as the modules, dates and booking contact details.

Available specialist applied-skills programmes (SAP)

The specialist applied-skills programmes (SAP) are 18-month long new entrant training programmes. The programmes lead to a vocational qualification (NVQ/SVQ), and are considered by trade associations and employers as 'sector apprenticeships'.

Competence Frameworks

Competence Frameworks will set out and define the core competence requirements for individuals across the built environment. They are made up of a Route to Competence and a SKEB document (Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviour) and an

Short qualifications we pay grant for

We pay grant for the short qualifications listed below. Each qualification must be regulated but can be delivered by a number of awarding organisations. Grant payments are not linked to preference for one body over another.

Prescribed Organisations

The role of the Prescribed Organisations is to present the Levy Proposals to their Levy paying members and seek their views on them. Responses are collated and the prescribed organisation then decides whether it supports the Levy Proposals or not on

Liquid Roofing Operative

The following information for the Liquid Roofing Operative course outlines key details such as the modules, dates and booking contact details.

Brick slip systems

The purpose of training against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge of brick slip systems and what they are used for.

Cold weather concreting

This training standard is designed for candidates who are involved in the concreting operations. The focus is on realistic design and site preventative measures for concreting in cold weather, covering both short and long term damage mechanisms.

Forming of cavities and correct installation of ties

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the practical skill and knowledge to be able to safely and effectively construct a cavity, paying particular attention to the correct fixings of wall ties.

Building Envelope Operative

The following information for the Building Envelope Operative course outlines key details such as the modules, dates and booking contact details.

In Situ Flooring Screeding Operative

The following information for the In Situ Flooring Screeding Operative course outlines key details such as the modules, dates and booking contact details.

Wind post installation

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge and skill to be able to safely and effectively install a windpost.

Co-ordinating brickwork requirements

The purpose of training against this standard is to provide the candidates with an overview of how the brickwork team integrates with the wider project team.

Introduction to movement joints

The purpose of training against this standard is to provide candidates with an introduction to the provision of movement joints in masonry construction.

Brick soffit systems

The purpose of training against this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skill to be able to safely and effectively install brick soffit systems.

Masonry cutting and drilling

The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge, safety procedures and skill to be able to cut and drill masonry with all types of cutting and drilling equipment.

Quality assurance and customer/client handover

The purpose of training against this standard is to give candidates an overview of the different systems and requirements in place to control the quality of work and the handover process to the client.

Installing fire barriers and breaks

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to install fire barriers and breaks.