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NI NATIONAL FINALS COMPETITION 2011 Northern Ireland Mark Woods (centre), Overall Young Apprentice of the Year at Skillbuild 2011 and gold medal winner in the wall

COMPETITION IS AS FIERCE AS EVER AS SERC, NEWTOWNARDS HOSTS THIS YEAR'S NORTHERN IRELAND FINALS... Mark takes top title as apprentices SHOW THEIR SKILLS!

REFRIGERATION ROOF SLATING & TILING WALL & FLOOR TILING CONGRATULATIONS MARK WOODS, SWRC OMAGH, OVERALL YOUNG APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD 2011 South West College

The gold medal winner in the wall and floor tiling section walked away with the coveted top prize following two days of competition at South Eastern Regional

Construction apprentices from all over the province tested their abilities at Skillbuild - the largest multi-trade skills competition in Northern Ireland.

to win coveted titles in 13 different craft areas, ranging from brickwork to wall and floor tiling.

Skillbuild NI competition test pieces are designed to challenge the ability of apprentices to follow detailed instructions, produce accurate and neat work and be

1 NI NATIONAL FINALS COMPETITION 2011 Northern Ireland Mark Woods (centre), Overall Young Apprentice of the Year at Skillbuild 2011 and gold medal winner in the wall and floor tiling section, pictured with Tina Campbell and Alan Shannon, Permanent Secretary, Department for Employment and Learning. COMPETITION IS AS FIERCE AS EVER AS SERC, NEWTOWNARDS HOSTS THIS YEAR'S NORTHERN IRELAND FINALS... Mark takes top title as apprentices SHOW THEIR SKILLS! BRICKWORK CABINET MAKING CARPENTRY ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INDUSTRIAL HEATING JOINERY LEAD SHEETWORK PAINTING & DECORATING PLASTERING PLUMBING PIPEWORK REFRIGERATION ROOF SLATING & TILING WALL & FLOOR TILING CONGRATULATIONS MARK WOODS, SWRC OMAGH, OVERALL YOUNG APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD 2011 South West College student, Mark Woods, has been crowned this year's Young Apprentice of the Year at Skillbuild The gold medal winner in the wall and floor tiling section walked away with the coveted top prize following two days of competition at South Eastern Regional College (SERC), Newtownards. Construction apprentices from all over the province tested their abilities at Skillbuild - the largest multi-trade skills competition in Northern Ireland. Providing a unique stage to showcase excellence and talent, Skillbuild NI is held annually each spring, with over 100 of the top construction apprentices competing to win coveted titles in 13 different craft areas, ranging from brickwork to wall and floor tiling. The winners may then go on to represent Northern Ireland in the UK Skillbuild Finals and, potentially, the UK at WorldSkills. Skillbuild NI competition test pieces are designed to challenge the ability of apprentices to follow detailed instructions, produce accurate and neat work and be economical with materials while working to strict timescales all essential requirements for today s construction industry. The competition not only encourages trainees to improve their own skills, but provides an example of the high quality work being produced in training organisations across Northern Ireland to meet local industry skill needs. Maria Hackett receiving the Skillbuild NI Department for Employment and Learning Cup from Alan Shannon, Permanent Secretary, Department for Employment and Learning. NORTHERN BUILDER MAGAZINE 3

U THE ANNUAL COMPETITION RECEIVES THE SUPPORT OF COMPANIES FROM THE LOCAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

BOTH THE COMPETITION AND THE INDUSTRY. Gypsum Industries Limited, Unit 14, Park West Industrial Park, Dublin 12, Ireland.

piece in the carpentry section to Martin McAlorum, of sponsors MMK Joinery and Tina Competitors praised for dedication Head Office: Shepherd s Way,

com Snickers Workwear, Unit B5, Calmount Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 12. Tel: +00353 (01) 4098400 www.snickersworkwear.

Commending the competitors on their hard work and dedication shown in their area of expertise, Alan Shannon, Permanent Secretary at the Department for

skills which our economy needs to stay competitive.

benefits from having more skilful, highly motivated staff.

Skillbuild has given 110 young people, embarking upon their construction careers, the opportunity to showcase their skills.

We are delighted for all the winners and wish them every success in the UK final.

Tel: 028 9066 4334 www.gilbert-ash.com THE SECTOR SKILLS COUNCIL FOR BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING Ryan O Gorman,painting and decorating.

2 U THE ANNUAL COMPETITION RECEIVES THE SUPPORT OF COMPANIES FROM THE LOCAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. THIS SPONSORSHIP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE ORGANISERS OF THE COMPETITION AND LISTED BELOW ARE COMPANIES WHO HAVE INVESTED IN THE FUTURE WELLBEING OF BOTH THE COMPETITION AND THE INDUSTRY. Gypsum Industries Limited, Unit 14, Park West Industrial Park, Dublin 12, Ireland. Tel: enquiries@gyproc.ie British Gypsum, The Castleton Centre, York Road,Belfast, BT15 3HE ph belfast.office@saint-gobain.com Ryan Slevin, Gold winner in the plastering section Gold winner in lead sheetwork, Neil Lavery, with Tina Phillip Glasgow, shows off his gold-winning piece in the carpentry section to Martin McAlorum, of sponsors MMK Joinery and Tina Competitors praised for dedication Head Office: Shepherd s Way, Carnbane, Newry, Co. Down, BT35 6QQ. Tel: Fax: Snickers Workwear, Unit B5, Calmount Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 12. Tel: (01) The competitors at this year's Skillbuild NI Finals have been praised for their hard work. Commending the competitors on their hard work and dedication shown in their area of expertise, Alan Shannon, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Employment and Learning, said, "The Skillbuild Northern Ireland competition allows our young apprentices to demonstrate that they have the high level of skills which our economy needs to stay competitive. Skillbuild, as with all skills competitions, is about raising the status and standards of professional and technical education and training, and industry benefits from having more skilful, highly motivated staff." Ken Webb, Principal and Chief Executive of SERC supported the comments and added, It s been an honour to host this prestigious competition. Skillbuild has given 110 young people, embarking upon their construction careers, the opportunity to showcase their skills. They have represented the further education sector extremely well and the winners will now go on to represent Northern Ireland in the UK and further afield. We are delighted for all the winners and wish them every success in the UK final. I commend also the commitment from their lecturers, family and friends who have been supporting them. 47 Boucher Road, Belfast, BT12 6HR. Tel: THE SECTOR SKILLS COUNCIL FOR BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING Ryan O Gorman,painting and decorating. Gold medal winner, Ciaran Weir, refrigeration, with Tina Aidan Canning, electrical installation. Ballygowan Road, Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6HX. Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) info@graham.co.uk - UK Copper Board, 5 Grovelands Business Centre, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7TE. copperboard@copperdev.co.uk Greenmount House, Woodside Road Industrial Estate Woodside Road, Ballymena, BT42 4PT Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Roofing House, 31 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DY. Tel: Fax: Patron: Sir Michael Latham MA, DL, FRSA Ross Temple, gold medal in plumbing pipework, with Tina Steven Irwin, receives his gold medal in Cabinet Making from Martin McAlorum, of sponsors MMK Joinery and Tina Alexander Gordon, Joinery 4 NORTHERN BUILDER MAGAZINE NORTHERN BUILDER MAGAZINE 5

U NAME TRAINING PROVIDER WINNERS THE ANNUAL COMPETITION RECEIVES THE SUPPORT OF

THIS SPONSORSHIP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE ORGANISERS OF THE COMPETITION AND

Tel: 028 9073 7294 Fax: 028 9073 0199 email: info@pmst.co.

BRICKWORK Ciaran Connolly South West College, Dungannon 1st Aidan Connor Belfast

MAKING Steven Irwin Southern Regional College, Lurgan 1st Mindaugas Kriciala Southern

Glasgow South West College, Omagh 1st Bryan McGurk South West College, Omagh 2nd

Patrick Street, BT1 2NX. Tel. 028 9023 5791 - Fax. 028 9023 3273 www.beggsandpartners.

Enterprise Centre, Scarva Road, Banbridge BT32 3QD Tel: 028 406 23788 Fax: 028 406

Matthew Thompson, bronze, carpentry. John Morgan, silver, tiling.

Mindaugas Kriciala, silver, cabinet making.

O Hagan Southern Regional College, Newry 2nd Daniel Davidson Belfast Metropolitan

Darren Maguire North West Regional College, Springtown 2nd Matthew Bowden South

College, Newry 1st David Beattie South West College, Omagh 2nd Stuart Craigan South

Address: Materials Division, Shinny Road, Coleraine, BT51 4PS Tel: 028 7032 1100 www.

Jamie McEvoy, silver, painting & decorating. Noel Coyle, bronze, cabinet making.

Southern Regional College, Newry 2nd Brendan McCusker Southern Regional College, Newry

McEvoy Southern Regional College, Newry 2nd Colin Whyte Belfast Metropolitan College,

3 U NAME TRAINING PROVIDER WINNERS THE ANNUAL COMPETITION RECEIVES THE SUPPORT OF COMPANIES FROM THE LOCAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. THIS SPONSORSHIP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE ORGANISERS OF THE COMPETITION AND LISTED BELOW ARE COMPANIES WHO HAVE INVESTED IN THE FUTURE WELLBEING OF BOTH THE COMPETITION AND THE INDUSTRY. RAISING STANDARDS CHANGING LIVES Plumbing & Mechanical Services Training (N.I.) Ltd 2 Woodstock Link, Belfast, BT6 8DD. Tel: Fax: info@pmst.co.uk The winners in the refrigeration category. BRICKWORK Ciaran Connolly South West College, Dungannon 1st Aidan Connor Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield 2nd Glen Torrens South West College, Omagh 3rd CABINET MAKING Steven Irwin Southern Regional College, Lurgan 1st Mindaugas Kriciala Southern Regional College, Newry 2nd Noel Coyle South West College, Omagh 3rd CARPENTRY Philip Glasgow South West College, Omagh 1st Bryan McGurk South West College, Omagh 2nd Matthew Thompson North West Regional College, Limavady 3rd Head Office: Belfast, Great Patrick Street, BT1 2NX. Tel Fax Also branches at: Ballymena, Maghera, Newtownards, Portadown Unit 53 Banbridge Enterprise Centre, Scarva Road, Banbridge BT32 3QD Tel: Fax: info@mmajoinery.com mmajoinery.com Bryan McGurk, silver, carpentry. Matthew Thompson, bronze, carpentry. John Morgan, silver, tiling. Anthony Bradely, silver, refrigeration. Gavin O'Hagan, bronze, electrical installation. Mindaugas Kriciala, silver, cabinet making. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Adrian Canning North West Regional College, Limavady 1st Gavin O Hagan Southern Regional College, Newry 2nd Daniel Davidson Belfast Metropolitan College, Castlereagh 3rd INDUSTRIAL HEATING Shane Conway South West College, Omagh 1st Darren Maguire North West Regional College, Springtown 2nd Matthew Bowden South Eastern Regional College, Newtownards 3rd JOINERY Alexander Gordon Southern Regional College, Newry 1st David Beattie South West College, Omagh 2nd Stuart Craigan South Eastern Regional College, Newtownards 3rd Harewood Street, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, ST6 5JZ Registered Office: 99 Kingsway, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9NU Correspondence Address: Materials Division, Shinny Road, Coleraine, BT51 4PS Tel: David Hanna, silver, lead sheetwork. Jamie McEvoy, silver, painting & decorating. Noel Coyle, bronze, cabinet making. Stuart Craigan, bronze, joinery. David Beattie, silver, joinery. Aidan Connor, silve, brickwork. LEAD SHEETWORK Neil Laverty Northern Regional College, Ballymena 1st David Hanna Southern Regional College, Newry 2nd Brendan McCusker Southern Regional College, Newry 3rd PAINTING & DECORATING Ryan O Gorman Southern Regional College, Newry 1st Jamie McEvoy Southern Regional College, Newry 2nd Colin Whyte Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield 3rd PLASTERING Ryan Slevin South West College, Newry 1st Ken Wilson Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield 2nd Gerard Corrigan Southern Regional College, Newry 3rd H&J Martin Limited, 163 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 1SP Tel: +44 (0) info@hjmartin.co.uk Michael Jones - Domestic Area Sales Manager, Wilo UK Mobile: sales@wilo.co.uk Daniel Breen, bronze, plumbing pipework. Glen Torrens, bronze, brickwork. Ken Wilson, plastering accolade. PLUMBING (PIPEWORK) Ross Temple South West College, Omagh 1st Daniel Breen South West College Omagh 2nd Shane Branagan Southern Regional College, Newry 3rd REFRIGERATION Ciaran Weir South Eastern Regional College, Lisburn 1st Anthony Bradley South Eastern Regional College, Lisburn 2nd Christopher Wilson South Eastern Regional College, Lisburn 3rd 41 Boucher Road, Belfast, BT12 6HR. Tel: Fax: Unit 2B, 23, Pennybridge Industrial Estate, Ballymena, BT42 3HB. Tel: Fax: MANUFACTURER OF: ROLLED SHEET LEAD, STOCKISTS OF: ROOFING COPPER, ZINC, CAVITY TRAYS, LEAD CARE PRODUCTS Station Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Tel: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) info@metalproc.ie - Darren Maguire, silver, industrial heating. Christopher Wilson, bronze, refrigeration. Gerard Corrigan, bronze, plastering. Shane Branagan, silver, plumbing pipework. John Mulligan, bronze, tiling. Brendan McCusker, bronze, lead sheetwork. ROOF SLATING & TILING Stephen Harkin NFRC Training Centre 1st David Ogilby NFRC Training Centre 2nd Robert Huxley NFRC Training Centre 3rd WALL & FLOOR TILING Mark Woods South West College, Omagh 1st John Morgan Southern Regional College, Newry 2nd John Mulligan South West College, Omagh 3rd 6 NORTHERN BUILDER MAGAZINE NORTHERN BUILDER MAGAZINE 7

U Martin's Skillbuild experience put him on the road to success If proof were required of the success of Skillbuild in Northern Ireland then Martin McAlorum provides the evidence.

Now MMA Joinery Specialists works with all the leading contractors in Northern Ireland and has a full order book to next Christmas success that Martin puts down to taking part in the Skillbuild

Through the competition I learned to push myself and found out that I was actually capable of a lot more than I thought.

NORTHERN BUILDER HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF MEETING THE PASSIONATE TEAM BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF NORTHERN IRELAND... Passion and pride! Eric Armstrong, Operations Director, inspects some expert brickwork.

The organisation believes its involvement promotes excellence and high standards to the next generation of young roofers.

but supporting and guiding the competitors. Over the last few years hope has been in short supply within the Northern Ireland construction industry.

For those wanting to join this allegedly beleaguered industry a positive in itself securing the necessary apprentice placements has not been easy.

When you attend the Skillbuild Finals, you can't help but be taken by the enthusiasm of everyone involved.

apprentice level is inspiring. It also affirms the notion that, maybe, just maybe, things aren't as bad as they seem.

group at this year's finals hosted by the Newtownards campus of South Eastern Regional College (SERC).

required for the finals and that's before any competitors even get involved!

It is a lot of hard work but we get so much support from the colleges and also the wider industry, explained Eric Armstrong, Operations Director at Skillbuild Northern Ireland.

4 U Martin's Skillbuild experience put him on the road to success If proof were required of the success of Skillbuild in Northern Ireland then Martin McAlorum provides the evidence. In 2003 he was Northern Ireland's Apprentice of the Year and he went on to represent the UK at the World Skills Finals in Switzerland, an experience that led him to set up his own business. Now MMA Joinery Specialists works with all the leading contractors in Northern Ireland and has a full order book to next Christmas success that Martin puts down to taking part in the Skillbuild competition. I've no doubt that had I not entered Skillbuild I wouldn't have my own business now, he said. Through the competition I learned to push myself and found out that I was actually capable of a lot more than I thought. David Cooper, Chairman of Skillbuild NI (centre) pictured with just some of the behind-the-scenes team who make the finals happen. NORTHERN BUILDER HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF MEETING THE PASSIONATE TEAM BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF NORTHERN IRELAND... Passion and pride! Eric Armstrong, Operations Director, inspects some expert brickwork. Reaching new heights The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC), which is the UK's largest roofing trade association, runs the roofing competition on behalf of Skillbuild. The organisation believes its involvement promotes excellence and high standards to the next generation of young roofers. NFRC Associate manufacturing members sponsor the event and thanks go to John Brash, Klober, Sandtoft and SIG for their support in not only donating materials to all the regional heats and the final, but supporting and guiding the competitors. Over the last few years hope has been in short supply within the Northern Ireland construction industry. Dire predictions of downturns, lighter order books and dwindling projects to tender for have hit the industry hard and developed a not unreasonable malaise around the sector. For those wanting to join this allegedly beleaguered industry a positive in itself securing the necessary apprentice placements has not been easy. So, it is fair to say, that our up-and-coming brickies, tilers, roofers, joiners and the like should be a despondent bunch. Not so. When you attend the Skillbuild Finals, you can't help but be taken by the enthusiasm of everyone involved. The eye for detail, the precision and the expertise is something that Northern Builder regularly highlights when focusing on some of the province's most prestigious projects but to see it at this apprentice level is inspiring. It also affirms the notion that, maybe, just maybe, things aren't as bad as they seem. But this collective outpouring of enthusiasm is only possible because of the hard work of a dedicated team behind the scenes and Northern Builder had the privilege of meeting some of this passionate group at this year's finals hosted by the Newtownards campus of South Eastern Regional College (SERC). From overseeing the inter-college competitions to selecting the venue for the finals, the team also has to plan the test pieces, organise sponsorship, source materials and eventually build the bays required for the finals and that's before any competitors even get involved! But what is, on paper, a logistical nightmare is now a well-oiled operation that is the envy of the Skillbuild organisation in the UK. It is a lot of hard work but we get so much support from the colleges and also the wider industry, explained Eric Armstrong, Operations Director at Skillbuild Northern Ireland. It is a team effort and, in the end, it is about creating the next generation of construction workers, so the effort is worthwhile. In all its takes about nine months of planning to get to the finals stage and Eric must utilise all the experience he gained during his 30 years at the Northern Bank to good effect to ensure that it all runs smoothly. It's not just me, though, explained a humble Eric. We have a dedicated and very hard-working team of individuals who volunteer their services freely and without them the competition just wouldn't happen. The colleges also play an important role, particularly those chosen to host the finals. In effect, it is like a coup when we arrive as we simply take over a whole section of their building for a fortnight, which can't be easy, but we are very appreciative. We also get support from the Department of Education & Learning, CITB-ConstructionSkills NI and the wider industry who either supply materials or finance the finals. It is a collective effort but I think we are all focused on the fact that it is for the betterment of the industry. Certainly, it is clear when you talk to the Skillbuild team that this sense of purpose is the catalyst behind the competition's growing success that continues to grow year-on-year, as Judi Allen, a Skillbuild Northern Ireland board member, explained. You do get a buzz out of the success of the apprentices, she said. You see the effort and hard work they put in and it is good to see that rewarded, particularly for those who go on to the World Skills Finals and step up to the next level. Katherine Pollock, another board member, added, It is a positive story that you don't hear enough about. Young people get such a bad reputation and we feel lucky that we get to see the other side of this younger generation that, unfortunately, is largely ignored. It is a long way from the Craft Cup which was the original competition hosted by Belfast Technical College that was the precursor to Skillbuild Northern Ireland. Now, 20 years on, SkillBuild Northern Ireland has explained beyond all recognition. However, it is now just one step in a much wider competition, with winners in the Northern Ireland stage battling it out with competitors across the UK for a place on Squad UK and the chance to compete at the World Skills Finals, which this year will be held in London. David Cooper, Chairman, concluded, We are proud of the opportunities that Skillbuild offers apprentices but what is even more satisfying is how our young people take advantage of this to enhance their skills and take their career to a new level. It is important to offer that level of competition and focus on the necessity to complete work to the highest possible standards. What Skillbuild has proven over the last 20 years is that the skills gained in this competition have helped build a stronger construction industry in Northern Ireland. As the test pieces are dismantled and the medals presented, the Skillbuild Northern Ireland team already have an eye on next year's competition now that's dedication! 8 NORTHERN BUILDER MAGAZINE NORTHERN BUILDER MAGAZINE 9

JOHN D'ARCY, ANIC CHIEF EXECUTIVE, GIVES HIS VIEWS ON WHY THE ASSOCIATION PLAYS SUCH AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE FURTHER EDUCATION SECTOR.

The Association of Northern Ireland Colleges (ANIC) was established in 1998 when further education colleges across Northern Ireland became incorporated organisations.

In addition to this representational role, ANIC provides a range of services to member colleges from employee relations through business support for the NI College Information System to development

ANIC works closely with all 6 Colleges Belfast Metropolitan College, North West Regional College, Northern Regional College, South Eastern Regional College, South West College and Southern Regional

5 JOHN D'ARCY, ANIC CHIEF EXECUTIVE, GIVES HIS VIEWS ON WHY THE ASSOCIATION PLAYS SUCH AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE FURTHER EDUCATION SECTOR... ANIC - Underpinning Skills Development INTERVIEW WITH JOHN D ARCY What is ANIC and what are its aims? The Association of Northern Ireland Colleges (ANIC) was established in 1998 when further education colleges across Northern Ireland became incorporated organisations. ANIC is owned and directed by the six regional colleges and it provides the voice for the further education sector in Northern Ireland. In addition to this representational role, ANIC provides a range of services to member colleges from employee relations through business support for the NI College Information System to development work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ANIC works closely with all 6 Colleges Belfast Metropolitan College, North West Regional College, Northern Regional College, South Eastern Regional College, South West College and Southern Regional College as well as key stakeholders including the Department for Employment and Learning, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Invest NI among others The further education sector has undergone wide ranging restructuring in recent years. How effective has that been? The sector structurally changed in 2007 with the merger of 16 Colleges to 6 larger, regionally-based colleges. This has been effective in meeting the demands of changing Government policies and the demands of students, communities and business because of the drive and excellent leadership of College Governing Bodies and Management Teams. Colleges are firmly rooted in their communities and regions and provide unparalleled access to high quality education and training for people, businesses and communities. What are your views on introducing practical skill building into the classroom to help boost construction and craft skillls as an alternative career? Colleges are supportive of the development of practical skills in the classroom in order to allow more young people develop better informed choices of the types of careers available in exciting sectors such as construction and crafts. ANIC's mission is to be the voice of further education in Northern Ireland. What do you believe could be or done, or needs to be done, to help strengthen that voice? The achievement of this mission is always a work in progress as the challenges facing colleges in meeting the needs of Northern Ireland change frequently and swiftly. The current economic downturn is a case in point, with different groups of people needing the support of colleges. It is ever more important that the voice of colleges is heard and that we continue to develop ways to ensure that messages from colleges and their users reach those organisations and individuals who need to hear it. John D'Arcy, ANIC Chief Executive. FUTHER EDUCATION Fuelling Northern Ireland s Construction Industry For details of what your local further education college can do for your business, log onto For further information contact ANIC on T: F: E: comm.@anic.ac.uk 10 NORTHERN BUILDER MAGAZINE

CITB CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NI

CITB CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NI Grants Scheme 2014-2015 www.citbni.org.uk Grants booklet 2014/2015 Contents Page Introduction 2 Tier 1 Direct Grants to Employers 3-8 Tier 1 Essential Information Summary of Terms & Conditions 9 Tier 2