Door Industry Journal - Winter 2019

14 THE door industry journal winter 2019 Industry News Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk dhf Launches CSCS Card Partner Scheme Tamworth-based trade association, dhf (Door & Hardware Federation), announced at the beginning of November that it has collaborated with ADSA (Automatic Door Suppliers Association) to offer a Partner Scheme approved by CSCS. The dhf CSCS card provision is for those working with industrial doors, domestic garage doors, automated gates & traffic barriers and metal or timber doors. CSCS cards are supported by the government and provide evidence that individuals operating on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job that they are doing, as dhf ’s Commercial Manager, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens, explains: “Whilst not a legislative requirement, the CSCS card will ensure that the workforce is appropriately qualified or experienced. It plays a crucial role in improving standards and safety on UK construction sites, and of course, it is in our interest that the industry is kept fully updated on the latest legislation and standards to which we are passionate advocates. Indeed, the majority of principal contractors and major house builders require construction workers on their sites to hold a valid card.” The launch of the CSCS card partner scheme is a further accomplishment for the pro-active trade association who, this summer, announced that it is the very first UK organisation to offer an official theory-based ABBE-qualification for three of the industries it serves, approved and regulated by Ofqual, the Government Office of Examination Regulation. The move was described as ‘ground-breaking’, with dhf described as ‘ahead of the game’ and well on its way to offering a ‘one stop shop’ for its members. The launch of CSCS cards is a further endorsement of dhf ’s drive for safety and best practice across the industry. As part of the CSCS card scheme, and in addition to any criteria set by CSCS such as a relevant NVQ for the Skilled Worker card, dhf is asking that anyone applying for a card has evidence of CPD (continued professional development), usually in the form of a valid dhf training course certificate. “Each card is specific to the requirement, with most cards valid for up to three years,” continues Patricia. “In addition to the Blue Skilled Worker card, there are other cards available and we are delighted to be offering this in partnership with ADSA.” “CSCS is pleased to see the collaboration between dhf and ADSA in the issuing of cards for the Doors sector,” explains Gordon Jenkins, Director of Operations at CSCS. “This collaboration demonstrates dhf ’s commitment to meeting the requirements of the CLC and ensuring that construction site workers are appropriately qualified. In the process, we are all playing our part in improving standards and safety on UK construction sites. CSCS looks forward to a long and productive relationship between our three organisations.” For further information, or to apply for a CSCS card, please visit the dhf website: www.dhfonline.org.uk/cscs-card.htm The ADSA website can be accessed here: www.adsa.org.uk/education/cscs-cards Do you want your company to feature in the Door Industry Journal but don’t know what to write? Don’t worry, help is at hand… Martin Sayers at MSCopy is the copywriting partner for the DIJ and is available to write your editorial, marketing and advertising copy. It is his job to write words that drive customers to your door. Martin has over a decade of experience and can produce copy for you based on a simple written brief or telephone interview. If words are failing you then contact Martin Sayers today – call 01223 476286 or email mail@mscopy.co.uk www.mscopy.co.uk Martin Sayers Are you lost for words? Above: dhf ’s Training Coordinator, Beth Woodward, issues the very first dhf CSCS card to Richard Warmington, Director of Titan Door Systems Ltd