Coronation 6 May 2023
The IOC would like to extend their congratulations to the King and Queen Consort for the coronation on 6 May 2023.
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Institute of Carpenters receives CITB grant funding for inaugural mentoring project
The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) will receive funding over two years from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to enable the development, testing and delivery of the IOC Mentoring Champions programme, initially across six IOC member colleges in England, Scotland …
SkillBuild 2023
We’re delighted to be supporting #SkillBuild2023. The 13 SkillBuild regional qualifiers are well underway, showcasing the huge variety of skills and talent coming into the construction industry.
Good luck to all of the competitors who are taking part! #SkillBuild2023
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Timber Industry College Hub initiative to encourage more trainees into the timber industry
Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) are partnering for the next phase of ‘Timber Industry College Hubs’ around the country.
Developed by Geoff Rhodes, IOC President, the initiative links timber supply chain businesses to colleges, tutors …
CADUK Member Benefit
The Institute of Carpenters has agreed a new benefit with CADUK, specialists in level 3+ construction NVQs, including Construction Management and Construction Supervision.
The level 6 qualifications available to members lead to a black CSCS card and the opportunity to …
Notre dame cathedral
When President Macron said they would get Notre-Dame de Paris up and running inside just five years, everyone laughed. However, the restoration project is currently on track to meet the reopening deadline of December 2024 set by Emmanuel Macron just …
Thousands of Worcester’s trees could be lost in disease fight
Work is to begin to remove affected trees which posed a safety risk due to dead branches.
According to the government, the majority of native ash trees will exhibit symptoms but not all will die.
It has been confirmed that
Master Certificate Scheme
The Master Certificate Scheme – Presentation of Certificates, took place on 27 March 2023 at Mansion House, London.
The event was organised by the Livery Companies Skills Council and the City and Guilds of London Institute. The Master Certificate Scheme …
Cutting Edge March 2023
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 1-7 April 2023
You may have previously seen the IOC’s post confirming that we are supporting Asbestos & You, a new campaign launched by HSE to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos that tradespeople, including Institute of Carpenters members, continue to face …