Internal constructionDrylining and firewalls
Understanding specified wall systems, installation sequences and workmanship, with practical guidance on checking work against project details and manufacturers' instructions.
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ACQP on-site training
Bring the classroom to your work site.
Your own ACQP training instructor for a week or more, working alongside your operatives, supervisors and managers. Practical learning to improve workmanship, help reduce snags and build confidence in getting it right first time.
A week or moreYour own ACQP instructorLearning alongside your teamIndividual SKEB competence reports
Practical learning, on your project
Build competence where the work happens.
Put learning into practice straight away. An ACQP professional works alongside your workforce, explaining installation methods, discussing workmanship and helping people understand the requirements behind the work they carry out.
Training focuses on relevant regulations, project specifications and manufacturers' installation instructions, with guidance tailored to the systems and tasks on your site.
Training currently available
Internal construction
External envelope
Fire protection
Three specialist areas. One practical approach.
Choose the subjects that reflect the work your team is carrying out. We will discuss the scope and programme with you before training is arranged.
Internal constructionExternal envelopeRainscreen cladding
Following the specified installation method, understanding interfaces and identifying workmanship concerns through the stages of installation.
Fire protectionPassive firestopping
Understanding the specified firestopping system and installation requirements, with a focus on checking details, recording work and recognising when clarification is needed.
For your operatives
- Learn correct installation methods through practical guidance.
- Understand and follow the instructions for the specified system.
- Recognise workmanship issues and ask questions before work is covered up.
- Build confidence and consistent working practices.
For your supervisors and managers
- Inspect work as it progresses and at completion.
- Check workmanship against the specification and installation requirements.
- Record findings clearly, with useful photographs and reports.
- Follow up corrective action and help prevent recurring defects.
Individual evidence of competence
A SKEB competence report for every operative.
At the end of the on-site training programme, each operative will receive an individual ACQP SKEB competence report, recording the work observed, the evidence reviewed and the areas for further development.
SKEB means Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours. Together, these describe the practical capability and professional approach a person needs for the work they undertake.
Skills
The practical ability to carry out the tasks covered, use tools appropriately and follow the specified installation method.
Knowledge
Understanding the system, manufacturers' instructions, project details and the checks needed to recognise acceptable workmanship.
Experience
Relevant work history and examples reviewed alongside the tasks observed during training, with any limits or gaps in the evidence recorded.
Behaviours
Working responsibly, communicating clearly, raising concerns and recognising when to stop and seek advice.
What the individual report will cover
- The operative, site, training dates and instructor.
- The tasks, systems and installation requirements covered.
- Observed work, practical discussions and evidence reviewed against SKEB.
- Findings on demonstrated competence for the assessed tasks, including areas needing further evidence, training or supervision.
- Recommended development actions and review points.
Why proof of competence matters in construction
Employers need credible evidence that people can apply their learning to the work they are asked to do. A clear record of observed performance helps them make informed decisions about task allocation, supervision and further training.
The ACQP report gives each operative a record of their progress and provides evidence employers can use in workforce competence records, quality assurance reviews and discussions with clients and contractors. Identifying gaps also helps target support before workmanship problems are repeated.
In England, Building Regulations competence requirements call for individuals to demonstrate the SKEB needed for their role. Read the Building Safety Regulator's competence guidance.
Separately, HSE's CDM 2015 guidance requires contractors to check workers' skills, knowledge, training and experience, and provide appropriate supervision. See HSE's guidance for contractors.
A report grounded in the work assessed. Findings reflect the evidence available at the time and are specific to the tasks and systems assessed. Employers should use the report alongside qualifications, relevant experience and ongoing supervision, with review when duties, systems or working conditions change.
Built around your team
From your enquiry to learning on site.
Tell us what you need
Share your site location, subjects, team size, preferred dates and the improvements you want to achieve.
Agree your programme
We discuss the work, duration, instructor availability and site arrangements, then provide a tailored quotation.
Learn and record progress
Your ACQP instructor works with your team for a week or more, supporting installation, inspection and reporting skills. Each operative receives an individual SKEB competence report when training ends.
Booking request
Let's plan your on-site training.
Tell us about your project and workforce. We will help you choose the right programme and duration for your team.
A week or more, tailored to your requirements. Pricing and availability are confirmed following a discussion with the ACQP Site Teams.
Each operative receives an individual SKEB competence report at the end of the training programme.
Prefer to talk it through?020 3026 1023colchester@acqp.co.uk