Further Armed Forces recognition for GQA
GQA Qualifications has long recognised that re-introducing service personnel into mainstream commerce has an important role to play in helping to bridge skills gap for all sectors if industry. The awarding and qualifications-writing body for 16 sectors is therefore pleased to announce that it has now received the bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition […]
GQA sponsors Q&A with Gemini
On Tuesday 4th July GQA sponsored the Gemini Accident Repair Centres Apprenticeship Awards Q&A session, known on the evening as the GQ&A! The Question-and-answer panel was made up of three Gemini Apprentices along with Michael Golding (LV Network Manager) and Andrew Southern (Training Centre Manager, Bridge Academy). The panel were asked questions about the industry in […]
GQA AUDITS SAUDI ARABIA CENTRES
GQA’s work in the chemical, pharmaceutical, engineering and petrochemical industries goes from strength to strength. Part of this success lies in its rigorous approach to ensuring the compliance of its centres. The resulting high standards mean that GQA can continue to provide a first-rate service to those wishing to upskill or enter the sector. GQA […]
GQA IN APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD FIRST FOR PRINT INDUSTRY
GQA’s End Point Assessment Service Gets First Candidates in England Over The Line For Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard. GQA Qualifications, the awarding body for the print industry, has provided end-point assessment as part of a major milestone for apprentices in the sector. As a result, England now has its first four candidates to […]
GQA offering support on Building Safety Act
By Dan Brown, GQA’S Strategic Relationship Manager. “With the Building Safety Act overhauling the regulation of construction products and higher-risk buildings in the UK, GQA Qualifications has plenty of specialist advice and practical assistance to help fenestration industry companies ensure they are equipped to deal with the Act’s edicts. Whilst companies must act to avoid […]
GQA Sponsors Rising category at GGP Installer Awards 2023
GQA is the fenestration industry’s leading awarding and qualifications writing organisation. We have over 100 industry relevant qualifications delivered through over 200 approved centres covering the four nations of the United Kingdom. We are committed to seeing our industry hone the skills of its tradespeople so that homeowners can always be confident of receiving the […]
GQA appoints new Strategic Relationship Manager
GQA Qualifications, the fenestration industry’s leading awarding and qualifications-writing organisation has appointed Dan Brown as Strategic Relationships Manager. The role is a new one, created to help facilitate GQA’s strategic aims and their 5-year business plan. One of GQA’s key goals is to create and strengthen collaborative relationships with relevant external bodies, trade associations and […]
BREAKING NEWS – FREE CSCS Apprentice Cards
Following the recent statement by CSCS related to the issuing of free Apprentice Cards (see Construction Skills Certification Scheme | Official CSCS Website – Supporting apprentices with free CSCS cards), GQA has considered the rationale for this and has made the decision to support the gesture. True apprentices are a key part of solving the […]
Fire and Rescue Services
GQA EQA / Technical Officer Simon Smith carried out a centre visit with Shropshire Fire and Rescue in Telford recently, meeting with the team to discuss their requirements for being able to assess competency in the work environment, and to share their achievements to date. Development Support Officer Sarah Batho explained “The Fire and Rescue […]
GQA interviews non-executive director Justin Ratcliffe
This year GQA Qualifications celebrates twenty years of trading. As part of the activities to mark the event is a series of interviews with the directors of the organisation. Here we talk to Justin Ratcliffe. What does being a Director of GQA mean to you? It’s a huge honour to serve the organisation, and I’ve […]