Skills
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JANUARY 2025 | 27
Skills
Meet GRACE : Your New Online Trainer for the Glass and Glazing Industry
We take great pride in offering the GGF community benefits that reflects the needs of the industry , and we are delighted to introduce you to our newest Member benefit , a brand-new online training platform , Nucleus , and its instructor GRACE ( Glazing Resources and Career Education ).
The new platform built in collaboration with Nucleus Learning , is the next step in providing engaging training , personal development and annual refresher courses ; some of which will be offered to the GGF community for no cost .
The introduction of GRACE among other recurring speakers , will engage learners through interactive content alongside instructional videos filmed exclusively for the platform . GGF Training will launch with a library of courses ranging from essential soft skills to highly specialised industry modules with new courses set to be added each month . These include key regulatory subjects like Regulation 14 for Safety Glass , as well as broader topics such as mental health and Lifesaving Skills .
The system is designed to be both affordable and convenient , breaking down the barriers of cost , time , and location that often prevent employees from accessing vital learning . Each individual employee will have personalised access to relevant courses , tailored to their specific job roles and development needs , ensuring that GGF Members can stay compliant with the latest standards while continuously upskilling their workforce .
John Mannell , GGF ’ s Technical Officer and Training Manager , emphasised the need for the platform in light of industry challenges : “ With the changes across the industry and the introduction of the Building Safety Regulator , the need to demonstrate core competencies beyond the old Grandfather rights , and the growing skills shortage in our sector , GGF Training is built to grow and adapt alongside shifting market demands and regulations .”
The GGF Training app brings a fresh , easy-to-use interface that makes learning so much easier . With interactive modules , quick knowledge checks , and practical examples , it helps staff put their new skills straight into practice , improving both safety and performance on the job . Since the app is available on both web and mobile , you can access it whether you ’ re in the office or out on-site , making learning more flexible than ever . The GGF Training app can work around you and your schedule .
Richard Ainley , CRO at Nucleus Learning , expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership : “ Over the last four years , Nucleus Learning has helped industries revolutionise their teaching and learning standards . Working with industries such as Road & Haulage , Warehousing , Fuel Distribution and Heavy Lifting we could not be more excited to help John and the team at the GGF with their exciting and well-thought-out initiative .”
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