The Natural Stone Industry Training Group (NSITG), in conjunction with Stone Federation GB, has a Stone Industry Professional Practice Programme starting on Tuesday 23 October that is substantially funded by CITB.

This specialised natural stone industry training course is allied to the achievement of an NVQ level 3 in Construction Contracting Operations. The programme will run a once a month training day over a period of seven months.

Each module will be tailored to the sector. They include: an architect's view, a quarry visit, estimating, stone testing, principles of stone fixing, a heritage day delivered in partnership with Historic England and other relevant and interesting aspects of the sector.

The achievement of the level 3 NVQ  will support the ability to apply for a CSCS Gold card.

Places are limited so please register your interest as soon as possible with Claire Wallbridge, Training Manager, at claire@nsitg.org.uk.