Awards
First NVQ level 2 Qualified Apprentices for the 'To Prepare and Profile Substrates' Qualification
Jamie Williams, John Denton & Levi Cross
First NVQ Assessor in the Surface Preparation Industry
John Glew
First NVQ level 2 awards for the ‘To Prepare and Profile Substrates’ Qualification
Lee Ford & Ivan Maddison
FeRFA’S Trainer of the Year 2009
For continuous commitment to training, development of staff and training achievements. The Preparation Group are recognised as setting standards in the industry
Machinery Supplier of the Year 2009
As voted by the readers of Contract Flooring Magazine. The Preparation Group won this award 5 consecutive years.
Accreditations
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PPC are an employer of Apprentices.
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SAFEContractor
SAFEContractor is the leading health and safety pre-qualification assessment scheme, dedicated to promoting higher standards of competence and compliance.
The Preparation Group is the first Surface Preparation company to achieve SAFEContractor status.

Investors in People
Investors in People is the National Standard which sets a level of good practice for training and development of people to achieve their business goals.
The Preparation Group has achieved its Investors in People certification

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
CSCS provides customers with the confidence that personnel are trained to recognise industry standards and the reassurance that they are using a professional organisation.
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FeRFA
FeRFA is the driving force in setting European and National standards for the manufactures and application of Resin Flooring Systems. The Preparation Group is an associate member supporting the objectives and aims of the industry.

CFA - Contract Flooring Association
The Contract Flooring Association was formed in 1973 by the amalgamation of three small flooring associations with the aim of promoting the flooring industry.
The Preparation Group is a member supporting the objectives and aims of the industry.







