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the systems and training delivered to support • Provide firsthand experience with the latest to taking the necessary steps and lead by
our products, be that for current or future sustainable materials. example, championing and supporting these
installers. The focus needs to be on a range • Align programs with sustainability standards, green installation methods by ensuring
of areas but in particular understanding competency standards and formal they are represented in all aspects of the
material innovation and how that affects qualifications ensuring that eco-conscious training and competency sectors. This will
installation, waste reduction techniques, training becomes the industry norm. see development of future and current
environmentally friendly application methods To drive meaningful change, the entire
and finishes, and probably most importantly flooring sector – including manufacturers, FITA courses and a proposal to all training
– lifecycle considerations. Training installers suppliers, training bodies, and associations, providers and manufacturers providing training
needs to include the installation of products must collaborate. Manufacturers can lead to do the same to evolve content and delivery
picked for their long-term sustainability, the way by supporting their developed, in step with sustainability requirements.
their maintenance and end-of-life disposal. innovative and sustainable materials with CFA has also engaged in projects relating
Circularity is yet to be fully embedded in our training providers and programs that provide to circular production methods through the
sector and that must be a driver for installation correct product knowledge and practical CISUFLO project over the past five years,
and training going forward. demonstrations. Beginning the work from working alongside partners in Europe to
By incorporating these elements some common ground that still allows establish not only circular products but also
into training of any type whether that be manufacturers to innovate, design and create the correct installation methods too. Although
apprenticeships, private training courses or beautiful products with USPs. But to ensure that project has now been completed, the
manufacturer led courses, we can ensure that productivity, and control installation costs,
the installation of products picked for their we probably need to maintain some of that lessons learnt, and products developed will
sustainability features are also installed to help common ground in the re-imagination of inevitably impact installation methods for
with that circular commitment. installation with the CFA and its training arm floorcoverings in the future and CFA actively
Despite the clear benefits, the transition to FITA being the perfect vehicle to support. played its part in supporting members and the
sustainable training is not without challenges. Training providers also need to ensure that wider sector.
The industry faces a large skills and labour courses, apprenticeships and qualifications The future of flooring installation is
gap, with an ageing workforce and limited reflect the latest industry developments and undeniably green. By embracing circularity,
new entrants, something the CFA have been align with current and future environmental material innovation, digital tools, and forward-
addressing directly through its Future Fitter regulations. A unified approach will accelerate thinking education, the sector can future proof
campaign since 2022. Many experienced progress and create a workforce capable of itself while playing a vital role in reducing
installers are accustomed to traditional delivering on sustainability goals, something
methods and may be resistant to change. To CFA aims to facilitate through knowledge environmental impact. Those who adapt early
bridge this gap, those delivering or developing sharing and continued signposting of UK will not only meet regulatory demands but will
must: industry-wide standards for sustainable also lead the industry into a more sustainable
• Develop engaging and accessible courses practices. and profitable future, something CFA is keen
26 that appeal to both flooring professionals CFA, through its training arm FITA and to drive with the support of its members and
various working groups, has committed
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