SKILLS HUB
Welcome to the Skills Hub, the area for training and learning. The hub brings together details of courses specific to the finishes and interiors sector, making accessing and booking training quick and easy. In addition, it provides information on sector careers, apprenticeships and funding, as well as access to e-learning, CPD and other training.
FIS activity in this area is member led via our Skills Board. To find out more or get involved email info@thefis.org.uk
Training Directory
Our Associate Member – Approved Training Providers (ATPs) deliver the training and qualifications required by members to support their businesses and to provide proof of competence – a key element in ensuring success.
Competency
Everything you need to know about how the Building Safety Act is effecting how you need to demonstate competence in your workforce
Advice & Information
Ask questions by completing the form at the bottom of the page or call 0121 707 0077
Apprenticeships & Qualifications
Information for individuals and employers
Careers
Find out about career opportunities in the finishes and interiors sector
CSCS
Providing proof that individuals have the appropriate qualifications and training to work on site.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A range of sector specific CPDs delivered by FIS or its members
Recruitment & Induction
Programmes to help recruit and induct operatives into the sector.
Skills Board
Leading the FIS Skills Strategy to support the development of a competent sector workforce
Skills & Training Funding
Skills clinics, developing training plans and available funding
Training Offers
Funded and discounted training provided by FIS Approved Training Providers.
SKILLS AND TRAINING NEWS
FIS publishes updates to its Building Safety Act E-Learning module
FIS has updated its popular e-learning module – An Introduction to the Building Safety Act – to support business in understanding the basic concepts of the Building Safety Act. The course was first introduced in 2024 and has been updated to reflect the latest guidance...
Unlock CITB Funding and Grants – Don’t Miss Out
If you’re a CITB-registered employer, you may be entitled to a wide range of grants to support the cost of training and developing your workforce. Many employers deliver training but never submit a claim, meaning valuable funding goes unused. FIS is here to help...
MAC Identifies Key Construction Roles for Temporary Shortage List Review
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has announced that 82 occupations have been shortlisted for potential inclusion on the Temporary Shortage List (TSL) as part of the Government’s ongoing review. Build UK will be working with the Construction Leadership Council...
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