Upskilling

FeRFA’s upskilling programme offers the industry an ongoing programme of training, not just for new employees into the industry, but also established floor layers and contract managers who need to expand their knowledge of changing products and techniques.  With this come improvements which allow businesses to become more profitable and successful, and raise quality standards within the industry. The benefits include:

• Broadening the skill base of individuals and improving work opportunities
• Improving the scope of work available to the employer
• Establishing recognition for the industry towards ongoing training of its workforce
• Keeping up to date with product changes within the industry and the techniques required to meet the changes.

Courses are available in two formats – click on the links to move to the section of interest: One day tutored sessions or FeRFA’s on-line training modules

Use the instructions for FeRFA’s upskilling courses.

Courses can be run on the following topics – at venues and on dates to suit, subject to demand:

• Surface preparation to receive resin floors
• Grinding & Polishing
• Specifiying and Selecting Resin Flooring

The course fee, which varies depending on the course, is subsidised for FeRFA members and includes: Tuition (both classroom and practical where applicable), set of course notes, completion certificate, lunch and refreshments. You may be eligible for CITB grant funding for attendance.