Many of us are coming to terms with the very sad loss of Trevor Horsley after losing his battle with lung cancer. Trevor had been a TICA member for more than 30 years and after chairing the IETTL board of trustees for several years, presided over TICA from 2015 – 2018. His passing is aREAD MORE
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Update to TICA Members Regarding the Apprentice Accommodation Booking Process
Background TICA successfully moved our apprenticeship delivery from that of a ‘Framework’ to the new ‘Standards’. Under new funding rules for the Standards, TICA successfully negotiated residential status and accommodation has been provided as part of the funding provision paid to TICA by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) since March 2018. All EnglishREAD MORE
Do you have Industry Accreditation? Here is What You Need to Know
TICA has administered the TICA Skill Card for Thermal Insulation Operatives since May 2017, taking over responsibility for the industry skill card from CSCS. From 01 April 2019, Industry Accreditation will no longer be accepted as a route to a TICA Skill Card. I have Industry Accreditation, how will this affect me? From 01 AprilREAD MORE
CSCS Annual Review
CSCS reports significant progress continues to be made with moving the industry towards a fully qualified workforce. The focus for 2019 for CSCS will be working towards the removal of Industry Accreditation across their entire scheme and partner schemes. Full details of this review can be found here.
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Guidance for all employers of Thermal Insulation Operatives regarding transportation of tools on public transport
As part of our ongoing relationship with the trade unions, discussion has taken place recently around the issue of operatives who are required to carry their tools on a daily basis, often using public transport. A number of incidents have been reported to the National Joint Council over the past two years where individuals haveREAD MORE
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