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Promoting the highest industry standards
When homeowners use a GGF Member company to carry out windows, doors or conservatory work, they are investing in professional workmanship and service of the very highest standard. Companies requiring flat glass or glazing products from a GGF Member can also be assured they are dealing with the best companies in the industry. So if you are wanting to improve your home or property, or simply need a glass and glazing product or service, why not browse our directory and contact a GGF Member Company in your area.
If you’re looking for a career then glazing will provide you with all the opportunities, friendships, skills and rewards you could ever wish for. We’re looking for anyone who wants to forge a new career and a willingness to learn with industry-leading organisations. The GGF Skilled Pathways Scheme has been set up with your future in mind
The glazing industry has a number of exciting opportunities for the next generation of workers to have a major impact on UK construction and the look and feel of homes up and down the country.
Glazing is a £4 billion industry that employs 100,000 people across the UK, The glazing industry attracts creative, passionate and hard-working people. Sound like you? Learn new skills, become an expert and stand out from the crowd.
The training in the GGF Skilled Pathways Scheme is a mixture of physical and remote learning taking place on your company’s premises, however, your trainee will need to attend off-site training.
The GGF Skilled Pathways Scheme has been supported by GQA the awarding body for the glass sector and all those who complete the course will receive a certificate and also NVQ Level 2 qualification.
You will be on the scheme for 18-24 months and during that time the following ‘off the job’ learning will be provided:
You don’t have to go to university to earn good money. The GGF Skilled Pathways scheme enables young professionals to join the glazing industry, start earning money now and learn a trade.
There’s no cost to join and the GGF and your new employer will pay for your training through the scheme.
Because trainees learn on-the-job you’ll be working for an employer and getting real-world training to ensure you’ll be learning the skills required to set you up in your career. You can use your experiences to develop leadership and management expertise as well. You’ll receive all the support and guidance you need from industry experts to help you forge a successful career in the glazing industry.
The GGF Skilled Pathways Scheme is open to candidates eager to start work, earn good money and learn the skills to give themselves a head start in an exciting industry.
As long as you’re 16 or over and are looking for on the job training then this could be exactly
what you’re looking for.
Now that you’ve read the GGF guide Employee Safety In The Glass And Glazing Industry, let’s see what you’ve learnt!
You are now ready to sit the Employee Safety Assessment, an online test that evaluates your knowledge of health and safety good practice in the glass and glazing industry. The questions are multiple choice and are based on information contained within the booklet.
Once the assessment has been completed successfully, you’ll be able to download a PDF certificate demonstrating to your employer that you understand the basics of Health and Safety in the Glass and Glazing Industry.
Contact us for further details gscaglioni@ggf.org.uk
40 Rushworth Street,
London, SE1 0RB
+44 (0)207 939 9100