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DHF SETS THE STANDARD WITH
‘GROUND-BREAKING’ TRAINING
» » TAMWORTH-BASED
trade association, DHF (Door &
Hardware Federation), has become
the very first UK organisation
to offer an official theory-based
qualification for three of the
industries it serves. The ABBE-
accredited one-day training courses
for those working in the automated
gate, industrial door and domestic
garage door sectors, is approved
and regulated by Ofqual, the
Government Office of Examination
Regulation, and is a benefit
described by DHF’s Commercial
Manager, Patricia Sowsbery-
Stevens, as ‘ground-breaking’.
ABBE (Awarding Body of the
Built Environment) is the UK’s
leading awarding organisation
providing qualifications for the
built environment. ABBE was
established in 1997 and offers
qualifications in the building
and construction industry. As an
Awarding Organisation, ABBE’s
role is to develop qualifications
and assessments which are
valid, reliable and responsive to
customer needs.
Their qualifications are offered
through its network of assessment
centres, approved against a
set of national criteria, laid
down by Ofqual, the regulator
of qualifications, tests and
examinations in England.
“We are beyond delighted to
be able to offer ABBE-accredited
one-day courses for installers
wishing to enlist on either the
automated gate or industrial
and garage door training
programmes,” said Patricia.
“We are already widely
renowned as experts in technical
knowledge and training; now, we
can add accredited courses to our
ever-expanding list of benefits.
This is a real game changer, and
adds for the first time, an official
formal theory qualification to
the already popular National
Vocational Qualification. As
the first UK organisation to
offer ABBE-accredited one-day
training courses, we’re ahead of
the game for our industries.
“These formal qualifications,
presented by an awarding body
and recognised by employers,
are critical in demonstrating a
competent workforce. They
underpin our continuing
commitment to appropriate levels
of training so that individuals
meet the necessary industry
requirements and are suitably
prepared for their roles. There
are so many benefits to having
accreditation.”
The one-day formally
accredited courses fully
complement the current NVQ
qualification (although don’t
replace it), help support PQQ
(pre-qualification questionnaire)
applications, can be used as part
of an apprenticeship scheme
and result in a ‘level two’ award.
There is an additional cost of
£50 per learner to the already
value for money comprehensive
course.
www.dhfonline.org.uk
STEELING THE SHOW, WHEN IT
COMES TO SETTING STANDARDS
» » YALE HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IT IS
upgrading to stainless steel on all of its multipoint
lock faceplates as standard, providing new user
features and benefits in terms of durability,
aesthetics and reduced carbon footprint.
Stainless steel is instantly associated by the
consumer with its anti-corrosion properties; is
more durable in transportation and fabrication
and is less susceptible to surface damage
and corrosion, ensuring a longer lasting and
sturdier locking solution.
Yale’s shift to stainless steel supports the
ASSA ABLOY group’s sustainability initiatives,
tackling industrial processes that are present
and challenging throughout the hardware
industry today.
The chemical process of plating has always
created environmental challenges in that, by-
product must be disposed of correctly and with
extreme care to avoid environmental damage –
whereas stainless steel has no requirement for this
process entirely, with the whole manufacturing
process taking place solely at Yale HQ.
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This improves carbon footprint, avoiding
the need to transport components to and from
specialist platers or avoiding manufacture
off-shore where controls may be less stringent,
whilst also ensuring a more ethical sourcing
approach as it does not exploit the cheaper
prices typically available in developing
countries.
Paul Atkinson, Sales and Commercial
Director for Yale Door and Window
Solutions, comments: “We are always looking
for new ways to develop our product ranges,
ensuring we are constantly enhancing our
product offering with gains such as this to
maintain our market leading status.
“The durability and consumer perception of
the multipoint lock will be enhanced with this
simple change to stainless steel as standard.
Being able to deliver an overall enhanced
product, as well as moving to a more socially
sustainable process, is clearly a great success
and something that has appeal to the trade
and consumer alike.
“It is really important to us at Yale to be
able to create a positive impact throughout our
product’s lifecycle – from design right through
to use.”
No customer prices will be affected as a
direct result of this enhancement.
www.yaledws.co.uk