Monday 15 March 2010
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Fencing

A lack of professional training opportunities coupled with changes brought about by the FISS/CSCS card scheme are key issues facing the fencing industry today – and businesses have to be flexible and adaptable in order to remain competitive.

Skills training, education and business support can help you to improve efficiency, reduce wastage and become more profitable. For employers or workers within the Fencing industry, Lantra can make a real difference because we understand the challenges you face.

Whether you’re looking for work-based or online training, or available funding and development opportunities, we can give you access to help – when you need it.

Funding opportunities

Train to Gain

Train to Gain helps businesses in England access training advice and support.

Women and Work offers a £450 training grant to women in England working in male dominated industries such as fencing. Click the box below for more information.

Women and Work

News and events

  • Are you an employer and want to work with schools and colleges to deliver high quality work experience placements and work-related learning but are unsure of what this might involve? Download Lantra's new guidance document which offers practical advice on what you can offer young people and what to consider.

  • Lantra reveals its latest research report:A Skills Assessment for the Environmental and Land-based Sector. The report is accompanied by industry, region and nation specific factsheets, that outline the skills gaps and shortages of the current workforce and identifies the projected skills needs through to 2017.Click here to find out more.

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Have your say

  • Your involvement in Lantra's work ensures that training and qualifications for the industry meet business needs. 

    Throughout the year, Lantra has consultations and surveys that require your input, so please get involved.

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Research reports

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Industry Partnership Manager, Kevin Thomas

Kevin Thomas