The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) are in the process of reviewing the English apprenticeship standard for Plasterer. The latest update indicates a level 3 apprenticeship outcome is being considered for Plasterers.

Following the outcome of the Plasterer apprenticeship review and some cliches in the End Point Assessment, the Interior Systems Installer Apprenticeship standard will be reviewed this year. At the time of writing no start date has been indicated. Skills Development Scotland is reviewing the Apprenticeship Framework for Interior Systems, to be known as Fitting Building Interiors. To find out more and register for either the Employee Workshops or, Technical Expert Groups, please respond direct to Laura.Brady@sds.co.uk or, register your details using the link below https://www.apprenticeships.scot/about/apprenticeship-development/get-involved/

Although Trailblazer and Technical Groups are in place for these occupations FIS are forwarding details of employers wishing to be involved in these reviews. If you are interested please contact georgeswann@thefis.org or beenanana@thefis.org providing your contact details and stating which nation and which occupation, we will be happy to help.