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Want to know the Benefits of Hiring an Apprentice?
What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a genuine job with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It is a way for individuals to earn while they learn, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in a specific job role. The apprentice gains...
read moreSmartCard Audit Results
Build UK has published the results of this year’s SmartCard Audit which saw over 49,000 cards audited across 745 sites. Just over half of cards were read using smart technology and the report sets out some of the challenges facing the industry, including the number of...
read moreIncoming IR35 Changes
The IR35 Rules govern situations where an individual provides services through an intermediary, such as a “personal service” company. In these situations, the organisation receiving the services would pay the intermediary for the work and then the intermediary would...
read moreRemoval of ESFA Funding for Non Levy Small Employers
TICA has been notified by Gateshead College that the current funding provision and ‘sub contracting’ arrangement that we have with them for provision of training in thermal insulation to non levy apprentices will no longer continue for any new recruits from September...
read moreWe are Recruiting!
The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) are seeking an enthusiastic Trainer/ Assessor to join our National Training Centre based in Darlington. This is a full time and permanent post based at our training centre in Darlington. Ideally, you will be...
read moreTICA Apprentice of the Year 2019
TICA’s Apprentice of the Year is Aaron Doble who works for RDA Insulation Apprentice of the Year Aaron took part in the 2019 Skills Test Final alongside six of his peers. They all completed a demanding practical assessment at the National Training Centre earlier in...
read moreEnd Point Assessments are Underway!
The End Point Assessments (EPA) for our Thermal Insulation apprentices are now underway, the assessments are carried out by external assessors from IETTL – our End Point Assessment Organisation. Apprentices can only commence the EPA when it has been agreed by the...
read moreCollingwood Legal recognised as best in class by the Legal 500 for fourth year in a row
Collingwood Legal is delighted to be recognised as a Top Tier employment law firm in the legal services guide the Legal 500 for the fourth year in a row. Don't forget, Employment law and HR support/advice is part of your TICA or ACAD Membership Subscription....
read moreThermal Insulation Apprentice Inductions for 2019/2020 intake
Inductions have now started for our new cohort of Thermal Insulation apprentices, our first group are currently busy getting to know each other; the training centre; our staff; the content of the training programme and, very importantly, where the nearest Greggs is...
read moreSuccess as Reverse VAT is delayed
The implementation of Reverse VAT has been delayed by 12 months following successful efforts from a coalition of industry organisations to lobby the government. The decision means that Reverse VAT will now come into effect on 1 October 2020, a year after it was...
read moreMeet TICA Apprentice of the Year Finalist – Aaron Doble
This year’s Skills Test took place in our newly refurbished and extended Workshop Training area and was assessed by two independent, qualified Thermal Insulation assessors ensuring a completely transparent outcome. Nominee Aaron Doble representing RDA Insulation said...
read moreMeet TICA Apprentice of the Year Finalist – Harry Curtis
This year’s Skills Test took place in our newly refurbished and extended Workshop Training area and was assessed by two independent, qualified Thermal Insulation assessors ensuring a completely transparent outcome. Harry Curtis representing Essex Thermal said “The...
read moreMeet TICA Apprentice of the Year Finalist – Jack Fitchett
This year’s Skills Test took place in our newly refurbished and extended National Training Centre and was assessed by two independent, qualified Thermal Insulation assessors ensuring a completely transparent outcome. Nominee Jack Fitchett representing KAEFER said “I...
read moreMeet TICA Apprentice of the Year Finalist – William Britt
This year’s Skills Test took place in our newly refurbished and extended National Training Centre and was assessed by two independent, qualified Thermal Insulation assessors ensuring a completely transparent outcome. Nominee William Britt representing Wood Group said...
read moreMeet TICA Apprentice of the Year Finalist – Alexander Cook
This year’s Skills Test took place in our newly refurbished and extended Workshop Training area and was assessed by two independent, qualified Thermal Insulation assessors ensuring a completely transparent outcome. First nominee Alexander Cook representing RDA...
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