Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Training Group
The Training Group was previously known as ATLAS Training Group and was formed in August 1974 as Steeplejack Industry Training Group to organise systematic training for the Industry.
The group work closely with ATLAS, Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists (previously the National Federation of Master Steeplejacks and Lightning Conductor Engineers) to formulate a national apprenticeship scheme, a qualification system and to expand the training facilities in Association with CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) at the National Construction College, Bircham Newton, Norfolk.
Group training ranges from new construction apprentices right through all craft training to bespoke supervisory and management courses.
Training Group Council.
| Colin Sanders |
(CJS Eastern Ltd) | Chairman |
| Martin Bishop |
(Omega Red Group Ltd) | Treasurer |
| Colin Bateman |
(J W Gray Lightning Protection Ltd) | |
| Alan Cabourn |
(Churchill Steeplejacks Ltd) | |
| Anthony Colley | (Thor Lightning Protection Ltd) | |
| Bob Kirkland |
(Rupert Bellamy Ltd) | |
| Steve Pettitt | (Nimbus Lightning Protection Ltd) | |
| June Turney | (Central High Rise Ltd) |
ATLAS
The trade association representing steeplejacks and lightning conductor engineering companies is ATLAS who can be contacted on 0115 955 8818 or visit www.atlas-1.org.uk/