Clearview National April 2017 - Issue 185 | Page 45

PROUD TO SPONSOR CLEARVIEW ’ S FIT SHOW PREVIEW
STAND C58
FIT SHOW 2017

A NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD ?

»» Innovator of PVCu windows
“ We are really excited about
Inliten windows offer the
and doors , Camden Group ,
2017 . With our current expansion
best of all worlds – strength
will throw down the gauntlet at
and recruitment drive , we have
and security for peace of
Fit Show this May , when the
a powerful and vibrant mix of
mind ; stunning looks with its
market leading fabricator will
youthful talent and experienced
fully sculptured silk-smooth
reveal its latest development
industry hands and we will
finish ; superb energy efficiency
that is set to challenge industry
continue to announce innovations
with A-rating as standard and
norms .
and set industry standards
U-values as low as 0.8 with
Teaser adverts across national
throughout the year .”
triple glazing ; and are one of the
trade media don ’ t give much
Camden has long been a
greenest windows on the market
away and spokesperson for
pioneer in its field , investing
thanks to Camden ’ s recycling
the company , Sales Manager ,
heavily to be at the forefront
capabilities and innovative co-
Roy Harrison , was keeping his
of product design . With
extrusion process . With a huge
cards close to his chest , saying ,
manufacturing facilities located
choice of styles and colours , it ’ s
“ Camden has been pushing
across 40 acres , including an
easy to see why Inliten windows
boundaries in extrusion and
onsite recycling and extrusion
are the bestselling trade frame in
fabrication for over 30 years ,
plants , Camden has the capability
the UK and Ireland .
setting the standards others
to produce 10,000 frames per
“ Camden ’ s announcement
aspire to . And this year is no
week . All profile extruded by
at the Fit Show this May will be
different . On 23rd May , when our
Camden has an 85 % recycled
another industry first ,” concludes
stand is unveiled at the Fit Show ,
content and the company
Roy . To find out more visit
we will make an announcement
offers an unrivalled 15-year
Camden on stand E30 at the Fit
that will move everything on from
manufacturer ’ s warranty on both
Show , 23rd – 25th May 2017 ,
the norm .”
frames and sealed glass units .
Birmingham NEC .
www . camdengroup . co . uk

QUALITY THROUGH QUALIFICATIONS

»»
The importance attached to being qualified to carry out any trade is growing in the eyes of consumers .
As a qualification writing and awarding body GQA sees this first hand and has developed a set of principles to act as a foundation stone for Approved Installer Schemes operating in the window and door industry .
Adopting this set of principles , which we have called ‘ Quality through Qualifications ’ will enhance the offering of Approved Installer Scheme members in the eyes of the consumers to whom they sell .
AIMS
The aim of the ‘ Quality through Qualifications ’ is to underpin and add value to existing Approved Installer Schemes by offering assurances and peace of mind to consumers that the manufacture , survey and installation of window , door and conservatory products for their homes is undertaken only by GQA qualified tradespeople or those who are registered and working towards a GQA Qualification .
‘ Quality through Qualifications ’ will help to ensure that the window , door and conservatory industry has a structured approach to the continued development of the skills , knowledge and behaviours of those employed in it .
HOW ?
Qualified People – Through those companies that embrace the principles that all installers , surveyors and maintenance engineers who form a part of their individual Approved Installer Schemes are GQA qualified or working towards a GQA Qualification which should be achieved within the appropriate timescale for the experience – 6 - 12 months for experienced workers and
12 – 24 months for Apprentices .
Apprentices and new entrants to the market will be granted a provisional ‘ registered ’ status whilst they complete their qualification , with the time-scale for this being 24 months .
Product Quality – all products manufactured must comply with general industry and specific manufacturers guidance and comply with all current regulation .
Product Installation – all products are to be installed to comply with the recommendations of the product manufacturer and all current Building Regulations and legislation .
Training Plan – All Approved Installer Scheme managing companies agree to the principle that all people who form a part of their individual schemes , whether new entrants to the market or existing members / employees must be a part of an on-going CPD training programme where skills and knowledge of products and appropriate Building Regulations and legislation are updated on a regular basis .
APR 2017 45