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Stanair Leads Industry Contribution
To Development Of Door Fitting NVQ Standard
Stanair, in conjunction with the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board), CODIT (Consortium Of Door Industry Technologists) and DSMA (Door & Shutter Manufacturers Association) are currently working toward the adoption of an NVQ standard for Door Installation.
The DSMA are funding the project and Stanair's part in this is to work out a repair framework in which the NVQ's content can be laid out and then stipulate the criteria for a given door type NVQ i.e. Roller Shutter, Sectional Overhead, Rapid Action Door etc. Also, Stanair feel it is important that repair and installation are kept separate because the two areas are somewhat different, but installation does need to be incorporated into the repair programme.
The work group producing the NVQ for the Door Installation standard is primarily made up of people from an installation background and in particular two of Stanair's Directors. They are giving input to ensure that the repair qualification is included with everything that it entails.
"We have always believed that, as with any other industry, levels of competence should be measured and achieved and we regard the National Vocational Qualification system as the best way to achieve this," comments Jonathon Standoloft, Stanair Director.
Technical Director, Dave Martin is working alongside Jonathon on this project. Dave believes, "It is important that our engineers can obtain a recognised qualification. Industrial Door & Access Equipment fitting is a highly technical skill, which many people do not recognise."
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