Clearview National September 2017 - Issue 190 | Page 138

INSTALLERSUPPORT
FIRST SUCCESSFUL NVQS QUALIFY
THROUGH GQA QUALIFICATIONS
» » WITH THE SUPPORT OF GQA
highlights the considerable skills needed to
Qualifications Limited, Nationwide Windows
support customers. Carrying out our training
& Doors is delighted to announce the first
in this way gives us the best of both worlds
successful round of NVQs to be awarded to
– we can ensure that all the assessments take
staff at Rugby.
place ‘on the job’ and are real life role focused,
Staff underwent the qualifications through
but are backed up by third party standards.”
Nationwide’s own GQA Qualifications
Andy Carrington, External Quality
Approved Training Centre, based internally at
Advisor, GQA adds: “Congratulations to
Rugby. The company invested in an in-house
Nationwide Windows & Doors for delivering
resource having been successfully audited
the first GQA recognised NVQs. We have
on their technical competencies, processes,
worked closely with Chris and his team,
facility, equipment and health and safety, back
including Training Officer David Naylor,
in 2016.
to ensure that the 1000s of products they
Chris Costall, Compliance Director,
fabricate and install every week are of
Nationwide Windows & Doors comments:
top, consistent quality and meet current
“It’s no easy feat to become an Approved
legislation. Nationwide Windows & Doors
Centre for delivery of nationally recognised
has always had a commitment to improving
qualifications, but it is a testament to
business processes across the board and
the commitment our organisation has to
it’s fantastic to see how they’re taking total
development of our workforce.
ownership of people development and
“Employee development is a key
recognition to help deliver this. The range
contributor to the success of any organisation,
of level 2 and 3 NVQs currently on offer
and training
and
assessment
undoubtedly
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processing and surveying with members of
staff currently undergoing qualifications in
all areas.”
GQA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mick
Clayton, added: “it is a real commitment
to put the physical resources in place to
be approved to offer nationally recognised
qualifications, especially as an employer, so
it is fantastic to see the first successes coming
through for Nationwide Windows. There is a
visible drive within the company to deliver not
only compliance but also excellence through
their people.”
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