Skills
34 | MARCH 2024
Skills
Abloy launches new CLIQ training course for 2024
Abloy UK has launched a new training course covering a high-level overview of CLIQ products , giving attendees the knowledge and tools to install , gauge and specify CLIQ digital key products .
Training is run in the dedicated Digital Access Solutions Academy allowing visibility and handson access to the CLIQ range , reinforcing the vast applications for CLIQ products and the huge benefits of digital key systems .
Training will cover variations of CLIQ digital keys systems , supporting hardware , and software versions available to the market , this includes installation of hardware and product data analysis with comparison to case study applications .
The course is ideal for OEMs that have an interest in CLIQ products , dealers or engineers interested in the CLIQ portfolio .
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PROMOTING INDUSTRY COMPETENCY IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR HOPPE ( UK )
Clause 148 of the Building Safety Act outlines the liability relating to construction products and came into force on 28 June 2022 .
As part of Condition A of this clause , if a person who markets or supplies a construction product makes a misleading statement in relation to it , alongside the
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three other conditions , they can be held liable to pay damages .
As part of an ongoing internal initiative to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act , Karen Nelson , business development manager at HOPPE ( UK ), and Rob Mottram , technical manager for ARRONE , a HOPPE brand , have been delivering door certification training to all customer-facing team members . They have also held separate sessions on the same topic for some of their customers .
“ In order to understand what customers are looking for , meet legal requirements and then advise the customer accordingly , understanding the terminology associated with testing and certification is crucial ,” explains Karen .
“ We want everyone who interacts with the HOPPE ( UK ) and ARRONE teams to feel confident that they ’ re dealing with competent individuals that have an in-depth understanding of architectural ironmongery .”
The training includes an in-depth look at the full testing process for doors , the associated paperwork , and third-party certification , and is being used as part of the team ’ s ongoing professional development .
HOPPE ( UK ) has eight staff members who are Registered Architectural Ironmongers ( RegAI ), sixteen are Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ) diploma holders and a further six are currently studying to become diploma holders .
www . hoppe . co . uk
THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF APPRENTICES
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Johnathon Dale , Digital Access Solutions ( DAS ) Academy Manager at Abloy UK , explained : “ CLIQ is one of the solutions that Abloy is most known for , with products in the portfolio that can offer superior access control in a wide range of environments and applications .
“ We ’ re excited to kick off 2024 with this new course that educates attendees on all the benefits the system provides - such as enhanced flexibility and security and minimising the risks related to lost and stolen keys – as well as how to specify and install a compliant solution to meet the standards required .”
The course takes place at the Abloy UK Digital Access Solutions Academy , School Street , Willenhall , West Midlands , WV13 3PW , running from 10am to 4pm , and is free of charge with lunch provided . Each course has a maximum of six persons per training date .
www . abloy . co . uk
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Stephen Nadin , managing director at Endurance Doors , is a major advocate of the positive impact apprentices can have on an organisation .
He says : “ At Endurance Doors , we are committed to offering rewarding career paths to people at all stages of their professional lives . Our apprentices bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to our business . They ultimately make an important contribution to an eclectic culture which is instrumental to our ability to innovate .” Endurance Doors currently employs 12 apprentices who are gaining hands-on expertise and experience at various levels - from level 2 ( intermediate ) to level 7 ( equivalent to a master ’ s degree ); in departments such as maintenance and production , cite
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many different benefits to developing their careers at Endurance Doors .
This includes the chance to learn from experienced industry leading professionals and to constantly expand their skill set , as well as the opportunity to enjoy continued challenge and to develop their practical
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knowledge whilst obtaining formal , recognised qualifications . Stephen Nadin adds : “ Endurance Doors is committed to being a dynamic and progressive employer because we recognise that to offer exceptional products and service , we need to recruit and retain an equally high calibre team . |
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“ Employing apprentices creates a win-win situation both for the individual and for us as a business . It enables us to shape a next generation of talent with skills and experience that are uniquely tailored to our commercial needs and continued growth .”
www . endurancedoors . co . uk
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