The lay of the land
The fencing industry covers a number of sub-sectors including agricultural, high security and electrical, environmental, vehicle restraint systems and residential. The industry now also includes automatic gates and access barriers.
The fencing industry is made up of:
They work in the following sectors:
On the horizon
Issues currently affecting businesses in the industry include market forces, regulations, health and safety issues, and technological change.
To ensure a sustainable future, the industry must emphasise training, management awareness, and career marketing and advice.
Digging deeper
Our research helps us to keep education and training relevant to your industry. We study the skills and labour requirements of the fencing industry, and ensure these needs are met through your training.
For more detailed information, read the Fencing Sector Skills Agreement Stage 5 Report.
