ASSOCIATION OF SEALANT APPLICATORS LIMITED

 

APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME GOES LIVE!

We need eight candidates for each of the first two courses starting on 10th April and 10th July 2006. Go to the News page for summary. Contact the centre (below) to enrol.

Registered office address:
Grovedell house, 15 Knightswick Road, Canvey Island, ESSEX SS8 9PA
Telephone: 01268 696878 Fax: 01268 511247
email: arichardson@rowlandhall.co.uk
www.associationofsealantapplicators.org

It was 1984 that seven leading specialist companies in the application of sealants realised that there was a need for an organised body within the industry and, supported by the major sealant manufacturers, formed the Association of Sealant Applicators Limited (ASA).

The ASA's aim was to be a simple but important one - to promote the high standards of workmanship and design demanded by today's high tech industries and provide an organised forum for advanced training and the circulation of ideals and techniques.

In fact, training has a very important aspect of the ASA's role and it's taken very seriously both by the Association and its members. The ASA produced its own comprehensive training video, which is available to their member companies to ensure that their personnel are in touch with the latest techniques. This is in addition to being at Assessment centre for the provision of NVQ training.

The ASA also keeps its members up to date with the latest industry trends by maintaining a close liaison with manufacturers, architects, specifiers and construction companies, by attending trade exhibitions and by working jointly with other professional bodies - including the SWI of the USA, the BSI and BQF.

The ASA has grown in strength over the years and today represents the very highest standards in the sealant industry and can count among its members the finest companies in the business.

The ASA's message to the industry is a simple one. If you want to be really sure of an excellent job, always specify a member of the ASA.

The Association is controlled by a chairman and other officers annually elected by the members, who direct the day to day running of the secretariat.

NVQ LEVEL 2 FOR SEALANT APPLICATORS

Whilst the Association already had in place a training scheme for applicators the Association was approached by CITB in 1998 to assist in the development of NVQ Level 2 in Sealant Application. This qualification is today in place and went live on the 1st January 2001 under the designation Construction and Civil Engineering Services Level 1 & Level 2 - Joint Sealant Application (QAD 501). Work is currently being undertaken upon the development of a Modern Apprenticeship for sealant applicators as well as a Level 3 qualification for the industry.

The Associations offices also act as the centre management for the qualification and provides the appropriate training materials and allocation of assessors as appropriate.

The introduction of Construction Skills Certification Scheme for sealant applicators (CSCS Cards) is now leading to an increased up take in training towards the NVQ qualification for both new trainees and experienced applicators.

NATIONAL SPECIALIST CONTRACTORS COUNCIL (NSCC)

The Association is in itself a member of the NSCC, which acts as an umbrella organisation for the smaller specialist trades to help ensure that their word is heard within the construction industry as a whole. Association members receive benefits from the NSCC, and in particular the use of their legal help line for both employment affairs, contractual and legal matters when required. Additionally members receive help and support with regard to arbitration issues and in particular the appointment of an appropriate arbitrator, via our membership of The Association of Independent Construction Adjudicators.(AICA - click here).

AND FINALLY

An Association member benefits from the availability of comprehensive training materials in order to obtain NVQ Qualification together with both training and marketing videos. In addition, health and safety booklets and literature are available. Membership of the Association also gives the ability to help influence the way the forward for our industry and this has been particularly useful when considering the development of the NVQ Qualification. Our links with NSCC give further strength and provides a further valuable support mechanism for our members.