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 the National Federation of Master Steeplejacks and Lightning Conductor Engineers (now ATLAS, Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists) to formulate a national apprenticeship scheme, a qualificational 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.
The ATLAS Training Group Council.
| Martin Bishop |
(Omega Red Group Ltd) | Chairman |
| Colin Sanders |
(CJS Eastern Ltd) | Treasurer |
| Colin Bateman |
(J W Gray Lightning Protection Ltd) | |
| Alan Cabourn |
(Churchill Steeplejacks Ltd) | |
| David Hughes | (Proteq (Northern) Ltd | |
| Bob Kirkland |
(Rupert Bellamy Ltd) | |
| Steve Pettitt | (Sentinel Nimbus Lightning Protection Ltd) | |
| June Turney | (Central High Rise Ltd) |
