News & Events

GQA-COMMISSIONED YOUGOV SURVEY REVEALS HOMEOWNER’S PREFERENCE FOR QUALIFIED TRADESPEOPLE

A YouGov survey* commissioned by GQA Qualifications has brought to light fresh insights from homeowners into training and qualifications amongst tradespeople in the fenestration industry.

The survey took note of the views of over 2,600 homeowners asking them to share their views about tradespeople carrying out improvement works in their home, and their thoughts about the importance of tradespeople having formal qualifications for their specific trade. The outcome was that over 83% stated they would have more confidence that a tradesperson would be able to do a job to a higher standard if they had a formal industry qualification. Over 84% agreed that they thought a qualified tradesperson was committed to learning the skills needed to do the job right, and over 85% agreed they thought being qualified showed that a tradesperson was truly committed to their trade and wanted to make a career out of what they were doing.

More generally the group considered all careers across all industries, and over 90% said they thought that formal training and qualifications are important for delivering better quality workmanship.

Commenting on these insights, Mick Clayton, CEO of GQA, the fenestration industry’s leading awarding organisation said:

“Clearly, if homeowners are reassured by tradespeople coming into their homes who can demonstrate a formal qualification for their trade, then it is obvious that training and qualifications can create a competitive advantage for business owners who encourage their employees down this route. Looking at things from the point of view of employees, it also makes sense for them to seek out those employers who do offer genuine career development through proper training. For young people starting out in the world of work, it is obvious that joining a trade that offers accredited training and formally recognised qualifications should be their goal. If we can get parents underlining this when their children are thinking about choosing a career, then we will be headed in the right direction to attract newcomers to our industry.”

YouGov slides 2021 Homowners

Survey 1 homeowners

Fore more information on the range of industry relevant qualifications available in the Fenestration industry, and the other fifteen sectors in which GQA operates please visit www.gqaqualifications.com or call 0114 272 0033.

Our latest news

19th Mar

Qualifications and Training - choosing a trusted...

Employers in any industry who wish to hone the skills of their workforce in order to improve their businesses competitiveness face two challenges: carefully managing training budgets whilst also addressing staff time constraints. How to choose a partner organisation that can help them achieve their goal at the same time as ensuring these challenges are met need not be difficult. Dan Brown, Strategic Relationships Manager of GQA Qualifications explains.

... Read more
28th Feb

Postal Issues

We know that a number of our centres and other stakeholders are experiencing difficulties with the delivery of GQA post. We are now receiving calls...

Read more