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FITTERS GEAR UP TO TEST SKILLS
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NOW IN ITS FOURTH YEAR , THE FIT Show ’ s Master Fitter Challenge will once again be overseen by the industry ’ s specialist qualifications body , GQA Qualifications Limited .
The Master Fitter Challenge invites individuals and teams of installers to pit their skills against each other to become the winner of this prestigious award , introduced to highlight the skills and knowledge within the industry .
Firstly , the installers must be MTC compliant by either holding a fenestration installation qualification or through CPS assessment . Installers can apply to enter by completing the application form accessed from either www . fitshow . co . uk or www . GQAQualifications . com websites .
Once the application is submitted , GQA assessors conduct a two-stage assessment ; a telephone interview and a real-time site visit , before an independent panel confirms the finalists who will conduct a two-day live practical test assessment at the FIT Show next May .
Sean Hayes , Technical Manager for GQA explains : “ Each candidate is assessed through different stages building up to the two-day finals before the winner is then announced . The competition is based on skill , knowledge and professionalism , it ’ s not about how quickly the installer can complete the job .
“ Each day of the show , the installer will be tasked with a different element of installing products - including a window , door , a roofing system and a bi-folding door . GQA assessors will be on-hand to observe and score each fitter on their abilities , and how they utilising the products and tools they are given .” Sean adds .
Paul Godwin , Managing Director the FIT Show , comments : “ The MFC is an important element to our event , not only from the installer ’ s perspective but by promoting best practice across our industry . The kudos gained from entering and winning the competition has in the past had massive benefits to the winners and the businesses they work for .
“ The FIT Show , GQA and the sponsors : FENSA , ALUK , Apeer , Glazpart / Trufit and
Atlas , who contribute towards making the MFC possible are fully committed to ensuring that installers get the best opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge base to enhance the industries profile . MFC is an ideal way of showing this ,” Paul concludes .
www . thefitshow . co . uk
Anticipating another great FIT
Installers in search of the latest in home improvement should make a beeline for the Composite Wood Company stand at FIT Show 2017 . The Composite Wood stand at K1 in Hall 7 gives visitors a chance to see the fastest-growing home improvement for themselves .
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»»“ THE MARKET potential of Composite Wood is massive . We ’ ve invested heavily in promoting our great range of decking , fencing and garden rooms as must-have lifestyle products ,” says Tony Pratt , Sales Director at Composite Wood Company .
“ At the FIT Show , we ’ ll be showing some new products for
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the very first time , so visitors are sure to find something to excite them .”
The Composite Wood Company stand is really easy to find at Fit Show 2017 . It ’ s at K1 , just inside the entrance to Hall 7 and near the organiser ’ s office . Installers who discovered Composite Wood at FIT Show
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2016 are now enjoying real success with the range . Here ’ s what one customer , Paul Davies , Sales Director at Principality , said : “ We had more leads for decking , fencing and balustrades in the |
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first three weeks of working with Composite Wood Company than our other suppliers had passed on in the past 10 years .”
www . compositewoodcompany . co . uk
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