The Institute of Carpenters (IOC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Morrissey as Programme Manager, effective 21 September 2026.
In this newly created role, Elaine will lead the delivery of the Wood/Work programme — a CITB-funded in-work support …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: 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 (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 …
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 …
