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 …
“The shortlist is out! CITB has announced the finalists for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025, celebrating exceptional talent and leadership across 17 categories.
We are proud to share that James Filus, Director of the National …
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 …
Trevor Eveleigh a member of the IOC for 65 years, who was very involved with the regions as well as membership lead recently passed away. Trevor’s funeral is taking place at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday 10th July. No flowers please …
IOC President Geoff Rhodes and NAS Skills Lead Amanda Scott attended the TCE General Assembly, held in Brand, Austria from 12-14 June. Attendees travelled from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy to be at the event.
They delivered a joint presentation …
We have recently been contacted about an opportunity to join the HMS Victory Team in Portsmouth as Lead Shipwright (Heritage Carpenter).
For further details on this vacancy go to: Lead Shipwright (Heritage Carpenter), HMS Victory | National Museum of the …
