FIS has continued the expansion of its e-learning offering with the introduction of three new training courses. Tailored to meet the evolving needs of those working in the sector industry, these courses are a valuable resource for those working in the sector to enhance their skills and knowledge.
These development of these new courses reflect FIS’s commitment to fostering professional growth and supporting the continuous development of its members and the wider community.
Estimating
The first course is Estimating training which has been developed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the contractual and commercial factors that influence the estimating process within the interiors sector. Whether you’re new to the industry or transitioning into an estimating role, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge needed to support accurate, compliant, and commercially sound estimates.
Specifying Partitioning
The second course focuses on Specifying Partitioning and has been created to highlight and guide learners through some of the key criteria that should be considered when writing a specification for partitions. The course is aimed at Architects, Designers, Acousticians, Specialist partitioning companies, Building managers/end users and all others associated with partitioning specification.
Drylining Inspection Methods
Our third course is part of our wider campaign to help drive out improper snagging practices of plaster finishes which often results in contractors suffering from delayed and incomplete payments. This course is aimed to educate those carrying out inspections on best practice and the use of correct lighting and range when doing so. It follows current guidance within BS EN 13914-2 which recommends that a plaster finish should be viewed with natural light from either the centre of the room or a two-metre minimum distance.
All courses are freely available to FIS members, and CPD certificates will be issued on completion.
Speaking on the launch of these courses at the AGM on 16 October, FIS President Ian Strangward said:
“FIS is focussed on building skills and competence and key to this is the development of e-learning to support our members and the wider community. Since we launched our e-learning platform in 2024 we have developed seven new courses. The bank of knowledge which FIS has built is impressive, and the transition of this content into e-learning puts guidance into people’s heads. Hundreds of people have accessed our courses so far and we will continue to develop more courses targeting vital interventions, job titles and knowledge gaps””
Click here for more information on how to register on these courses