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

Deadline approaching for apprentice incentive payment

Deadline approaching for apprentice incentive payment

The deadline for employers to apply for the incentive payment for new apprentices hired between 1 August 2020 and March 2021 is approaching.  Eligible employers must apply for their incentive payment by 31 May 2021. Incentive payment for apprentices who joined...

CITB to freeze levy rates

CITB to freeze levy rates

CITB has confirmed that Levy rates will remain the same for 2022-25 under proposals that its Board confirmed on 21 May. CITB's recent consultation with employers and leading industry figures supported draft proposals and these have now been agreed. The Levy will...

Rocket fuel for the skills system

Rocket fuel for the skills system

Last week the Government outlined its legislative agenda for 2021‐22, which included the Skills and Post‐16 Education Bill as part of the Prime Minister’s pledge for a ‘skills revolution’ in England.  With the aim of bringing the skills and education system closer to...

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