Government Announces 10 New Construction Technical Colleges
The government has named 10 specialist Construction Technical Excellence Colleges to train more than 40,000 future builders, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and plumbers by 2029 as part of the public commitment to construction and …
Expression of Interest – Regional Leadership
The IOC is looking to establish 6 regions, which will each commit to hosting a member event and a competition for students within the region each year. These would be similar to the IOC’s …
Ofqual has launched a consultation on a proposed new regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessment.
The new framework follows the Department for Education’s publication of revised apprenticeship assessment principles in February 2025. These reforms are designed to streamline assessment processes by …
The Institute of Carpenters (IOC), a leading professional body dedicated to promoting, supporting, and developing its members within the timber industry, today proudly announced the establishment of The Duchess of Gloucester Award for the Advancement of Skills within the Timber …
A Trailblazer Apprenticeship is an employer-led apprenticeship model in England that focuses on industry-defined standards and end-point assessments. Trailblazer apprenticeships are developed by groups of employers, known as “Trailblazer groups,” who collaborate to identify the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours …
CarpenterSaver is an insurance offer specifically designed for the trade. Part of the TradesmanSaver group, who have been providing insurance solutions since 1984, CarpenterSaver offers affordable policies on all critical forms of tradesman’s insurance, from public and product liability to …
The Competence Framework for Site Carpentry and Fire Door Instillation has been released and is now published for industry consultation and feedback. This is a topic that the IOC has provided regular updates on, but for anyone unsure of what …
The Duchess of Gloucester Award for the Advancement of Skills within the Timber Industry as awarded by the Institute of Carpenters
The mission of the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) is to promote, support, and develop our members, and the sector …
West Nottinghamshire College has played proud host to the Institute of Carpenters’ prestigious Merlane Trophy competition.
This 46th edition of the competition featured 16 students from colleges in the East Midlands competing in a one-day practical work competition judged by …
Exeter College was honoured to host the Institute of Carpenter’s (IOC) latest Timber Industry College Hub event, graced by the presence of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron of the IOC. This landmark gathering marked …
