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StoneTrain was formed to provide training for the natural stone industry and in particular for Stone Federation Great Britain members.

It is run for the industry, by the industry.

Why Train?

Why Train?

In today's business environment success means providing quality products and services at prices the customer is prepared to pay.  Developing and maintaining a reputation for quality and value involves keeping up with new materials, tools and techniques in order to stay ahead of your competitors.  To do that, you need skilled and motivated people who are proactive, know the job thoroughly and understand your business priorities. more...

Courses

Courses

What is StoneTrain and what can StoneTrain do for you?

In today's business environment success means providing quality products and services at prices the customer is prepared to pay.  Developing and maintaining a reputation for quality and value involves keeping up with new legislation, materials, tools and techniques in order to stay ahead of your competitors.  To do that, you need skilled and motivated people who are proactive, know the job thoroughly and understand your business priorities. more...

Grants

Grants

The Impact of Skills Cards

The Impact of Skills Cards on the Stone Sector

CSCS or the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme Card was set up to help the construction industry
improve quality and reduce accidents. Over 1.5 million people now possess one. more...

Natural Stone Industry Training Group

Natural Stone Industry Training Group

Career in the Stone Industry?

Are you looking for a Career in the Stone Industry?

The natural stone industry offers everyone a wide and varied range of skills. Whether you like working as part of a team or alone, inside or outside, whether you are academic or prefer working with your hands, whether you are just starting out or you are looking for a career change, stone can offer you an interesting choice of careers. more...

Partners & Accreditation

Partners & Accreditation

Stone Federation Great Britain is the official trade association for the natural stone industry.  The Federation co-ordinates all aspects of the industry and provides specifiers and users with a first point of contact for information, advice and guidance in sourcing appropriate materials and a reliable service. more...

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Contact us

Contact us

For any information and advice on issues involving training in stone including careers advice and sourcing courses please click here.

Personal Profiles

Personal Profiles

StoneTrain is managed for Stone Federation GB by the combined resources of two consultant agencies with extensive experience in the natural stone industry both as accredited trainers and assessors, in the wider world of construction and also in premium brand sales, marketing and training. more...

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The impact of Skills Cards on the
Stone Sector

CSCS or the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme Card was set up to help the construction industry
improve quality and reduce accidents. Over 1.5 million people now possess one.

CSCS cards are increasingly demanded as proof of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others. They cover hundreds of occupations so whatever you do there will be a card that is suitable for you. Without doubt possession of a CSCS Card remains the best route to staying employed and working on site and, in turn, NVQ enrolment offers the best route to CSCS compliance.

StoneTrain offers Stone Federation GB members and others in the natural stone industry the best route to NVQ success!

Significant numbers of stone trade contractors are recognising the vital importance of their workforce holding a National Vocational Qualification. Operatives who complete their Level 2 NVQ gain an experienced worker CSCS Card experienced worker status. Additionally contractors are facing increasing demands from clients and architects that anyone in a supervisory role on site must hold the Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Work
Supervision.

As a Federation we fully support the CSCS Card Scheme and are in favour of initiatives that ensure the credibility of those working in construction. We also believe that StoneTrain offers the training solutions to CSCS compliance challenges.

In the case of StoneTrain’s Specialist Apprentice Programmes,the training cost can often be neutral to the employer. For experienced workers where qualifications are obtained via on-site assessment, grant monies are still obtainable from ConstructionSkills and StoneTrain are also best placed to know whether any additional funding can be drawn down too.

CSCS Cards in detail - click here