ACCESS CONTROL
GAI LAUNCHES NEW QUALIFICATIONS IN ACCESS CONTROL , DOOR SYSTEMS , AND STANDARDS
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ) is introducing three new qualifications in the biggestever expansion of its education programme .
» THE GAI EDUCATION PROGRAMME is the only programme in the world that leads to professional qualifications in architectural ironmongery to British and European standards . It progresses from the introductory Foundation in Hardware course to the Certificate in Architectural Hardware ( CiAH ), and ultimately to the GAI Diploma in Scheduling ( DipGAI ) – recognised worldwide as the ‘ must have ’ qualification for professionals involved in architectural ironmongery scheduling , estimating and support .
From 1 September 2022 , three new GAI qualifications will be available , reflecting changing requirements in the architectural ironmongery and associated sectors .
Two of the new qualifications are Stage 3 diplomas , providing alternative or additional options to the existing GAI Diploma .
A new Diploma in Door Systems will educate on both residential and commercial type doorsets , including modules on acoustics , fire resistance , security , rebound doors , temperature control , and specialist hygiene / clean room / medical applications .
A Diploma in Electric Hardware and Access Control will cover in detail door entry systems , hotel locking systems and smart technology , breaking down into the technical details of each component required and the software .
The third new qualification is a Stage 3 Certificate in Standards and Regulations . This will educate on all aspects of the standards relevant to the architectural ironmongery industry and , unlike the diplomas , will be annually renewable and subject to an ongoing process of continuing professional development .
GAI Training and Development Manager Rachel Tipton said : “ The access control and door systems markets are both evolving and expanding rapidly . The new diplomas are designed to meet the needs of a growing number of companies looking to educate their people in these specialist areas , but in a way which is fully integrated with architectural ironmongery .
“ The certificate is a new type of qualification which has been launched as a specific response to the post-Grenfell environment . With the Building Safety Act having brought competency and
standards to the top of the agenda , every company in the construction sector now needs to have employees with the technical expertise and understanding to know what can and should be specified , why , and the consequences of getting it wrong .”
The GAI education programme has been developed over more than 50 years , and through its courses , qualifications and continuing professional development , the Guild has established an internationally recognised benchmark for ironmongery expertise and knowledge .
All three new qualifications are suitable for those working in sales or technical roles , project and contract management .
As Stage 3 qualifications , candidates must have completed the GAI Stage 1 & 2 Certificate in Architectural Hardware ( CiAH ) before entering . Bridging courses will be available for those who have already completed their CiAH .
Full details of the new qualifications will be included in the GAI Education Prospectus 2022 / 23 , available from July at // www . gai . org . uk / learning
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