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
Sustainability information including measuring plasterboard waste in 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
Talentview – matching great talent with great employers
Talentview is a platform for talented people to find first jobs, apprenticeships and work experience in construction. FIS members can now advertise all their opportunities for new entrants, including apprenticeships and work experience, on Talentview Construction, a...
Fixer Boarder new starters available for work placement NOW
Being conscious of the ever-shrinking labour pool available to the finishes and interiors sector, there have been reports of up to 60% labour not being available by some FIS members. FIS is running two projects specifically designed to attract people into the...
Transfer unused apprenticeship funds to other employers
Employers in England who pay the apprenticeship levy (those with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million) will be able to pledge unspent levy funds (up to their 25% transfer allowance) to support apprenticeships in other businesses. All businesses will be able to...
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