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Final Year Student Competition

For any colleges planning to nominate a final year student for the competition, the closing date is Friday 3 October 2025

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Tradepoint/B&Q 3 for 2 offer

3 for 2 on Dulux, Valspar and Leyland interior paint.

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Government Announces 10 New Construction Technical Colleges

Government Announces 10 New Construction Technical Colleges The government has named 10 specialist Construction Technical Excellence Colleges to train more Read more…

SQA to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland

SQA to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland

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Tradepoint/B&Q 25% off Tool Hire

Commencing Friday 8 August, IOC members with a B&Q/Tradepoint card, get 25% off Tool Hire PLUS the 10% off with their discount card on top of this offer.

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Superwood

A new modified wood that’s potentially stronger than steel.

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Tradepoint/B&Q 15% off weekend

Commencing Friday 1 August, IOC members with a B&Q/Tradepoint card, obtained through the IOC, get an additional 15% off when you spend over £75.

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Qest Autumn Grants

QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK.

Visit www.qest.org.uk for details. Deadline 13 August, 5 p.m.

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Government Announces 10 New Construction Technical Colleges

Government Announces 10 New Construction Technical Colleges The government has named 10 specialist Construction Technical Excellence Colleges to train more Read more…

SQA to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland

SQA to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland

Read more...

Tradepoint/B&Q 25% off Tool Hire

Commencing Friday 8 August, IOC members with a B&Q/Tradepoint card, get 25% off Tool Hire PLUS the 10% off with their discount card on top of this offer.

Read more...

Superwood

A new modified wood that’s potentially stronger than steel.

Read more...

Tradepoint/B&Q 15% off weekend

Commencing Friday 1 August, IOC members with a B&Q/Tradepoint card, obtained through the IOC, get an additional 15% off when you spend over £75.

Read more...

Qest Autumn Grants

QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK.

Visit www.qest.org.uk for details. Deadline 13 August, 5 p.m.

Read more...

Expression of Interest – Regional Leadership

Expression of Interest – Regional Leadership The IOC is looking to establish 6 regions, which will each commit to hosting Read more…

Regulatory Framework for Apprenticeship Assessment – Consultation

Ofqual has launched a consultation on a proposed new regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessment. The new framework follows the Department Read more…

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