The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) and the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) have received a letter from the Right Honourable Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister for Skills, recognising the contribution of both organisations to the reform of Apprenticeship Assessment Plans
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Introducing the WOMA Academy: Professional Training, at a Price That Makes Sense
Introducing the WOMA Academy: Professional Training, at a Price That Makes Sense
Training your team shouldn’t be a luxury. But for many businesses in the shopfitting and interior fit-out sector, the cost, complexity, and time involved in keeping staff properly …
An update from James Filus, NAS and IOC Director, on the latest apprenticeship developments
In January of this year, I updated our membership on ongoing apprenticeship reform work particularly in relation to ST0264 – i.e. the Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery standard.
The background to this is complex but can also be broadly summed …
Funding Opportunity: Up to £18,000 for Craftspeople
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is offering substantial grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages. This funding is designed to strengthen the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK, supporting both traditional skills and innovative …
A Seat at the Table: NAS & IOC Director Appointed to Taskforce on Apprenticeship Reforms
As the government moves forward with its most significant overhaul of apprenticeship standards in years, we are delighted to confirm that James Filus, Director of the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) and the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS), has been …
Building Confidence, Connection and Craft
Building Confidence, Connection and Craft: Why mentoring matters more than ever
This National Mentoring Day, the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) and National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) are celebrating the craft within the craft, the passing on of skill, care and …
The Institute of Carpenters
The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) is the home for professionals working in wood. Carpenters, joiners, furniture makers, shopfitters and others — if you are part of the craft in, or work with wood, then this is …
New IOC Member Benefit – CarpenterSaver Insurance
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 …
Competence Framework Consultation
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 …
Welcoming Lumin: Our Newest Corporate Member
We’re delighted to welcome Lumin as our newest Corporate Member, strengthening our network of industry leaders committed to sustainable timber and high-quality craftsmanship.
With over 20 years of experience, Lumin is one of Uruguay’s leading timberland and forest product companies, …