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Through its courses, qualifications and continuing professional development, the GAI has established an internationally recognised benchmark for not only ironmongery expertise and knowledge but Electric Hardware & Access Control, Door Systems, Standards and Regulations and Specifying to BS and EN Standards. Why not take a look at the latest GAI Prospectus for more information.

To browse and/or enrol for one of the GAI training courses, click view details for further information.

If you have several enrolments to make and require just one invoice for all enrolments, please complete the group booking form here and return to [email protected] who will be more than happy to arrange this for you.

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Stage 3 Diploma - Doors Systems

Member Price: £967.00
Standard: £1934.00

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Stage 3 Diploma - Doors Systems
Member Price: £967.00
Standard: £1934.00

Stage 3 Diploma - Doors Systems

The GAI Diploma in Door Systems educates on all aspects of the architectural ironmongery industry with emphasis on the door type: steel, timber, composite or uPVC.

This three-stage course leads to qualification as a Diploma holder in Door Systems (DipDS).

Building on this qualification, a CPD programme supports learners working towards Registered Door Systems (RegAi - DS) status.

After completing the online course and digesting the associated reading, individuals will feel confident guiding buying decisions, confirming usage requirements to avoid returns and effectively sell related products to increase revenue opportunities.

For more information please read the latest GAI Prospectus

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Stage 3 Diploma - Electric Hardware & Access Control

Member Price: £967.00
Standard: £1934.00

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Stage 3 Diploma - Electric Hardware & Access Control
Member Price: £967.00
Standard: £1934.00

Stage 3 Diploma - Electric Hardware & Access Control

This course is ideal for all staff responsible for understanding and supplying products into this sector. The Diploma in Electric Hardware and Access Control is designed to educate on all aspects of the access control market and its impact on the architectural ironmongery industry. This three-stage course leads to a qualification as a Diploma holder in Electric Hardware and Access Control (DipAC).

In support of the qualification there is a CPD programme through which the learner can work towards Registered Electric Hardware and Access Control (RegAI - AC) status. After completing the online course and digesting the associated reading, individuals will feel confident guiding buying decisions, confirming usage requirements to avoid returns and effectively sell related products to increase revenue opportunities.

For more information please read the latest GAI Prospectus.

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Stage 3 Diploma Scheduling - Overseas

Member Price: £1135.00
Standard: £2270.00

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Stage 3 Diploma Scheduling - Overseas
Member Price: £1135.00
Standard: £2270.00

Stage 3 Diploma Scheduling - Overseas

The GAI Diploma in Scheduling builds competence and a broader working knowledge of all aspects of the architectural ironmongery industry. Building on the product knowledge and application gained in the Certificate in Architectural Hardware, this learning programme further develops application, specifying and scheduling skills. The GAI Diploma in Scheduling (DipGAI) will give you the confidence and competence to discuss the ironmongery requirements for any project, including the ability to write accurate hardware specifications, whether you’re talking to an architect, builder, joinery, contractor, building manager or a homeowner.

Coursework
Stage 3 online module assessment is compulsory and forms part of your product knowledge for scheduling. The questions in module assessment may be attempted as many times as you wish, it is only the marks achieved in your last attempt that will be recorded on 30th April 2025.

Examination
As part of your final Scheduling exam you will be required to prepare a Master Key Control Chart. You must achieve a 50% pass in this part in order to pass your scheduling exam. To assist you we have two master key exercises for you to complete, this will be marked and returned to you as a guide towards your final exam.

For further information please read the latest GAI Prospectus.

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Stage 3 Diploma Scheduling - UK

Member Price: £967.00
Standard: £1934.00

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Stage 3 Diploma Scheduling - UK
Member Price: £967.00
Standard: £1934.00

Stage 3 Diploma Scheduling - UK

The GAI Diploma in Scheduling builds competence and a broader working knowledge of all aspects of the architectural ironmongery industry. Building on the product knowledge and application gained in the Certificate in Architectural Hardware, this learning programme further develops application, specifying and scheduling skills. The GAI Diploma in Scheduling (DipGAI) will give you the confidence and competence to discuss the ironmongery requirements for any project, including the ability to write accurate hardware specifications, whether you’re talking to an architect, builder, joinery, contractor, building manager or a homeowner.

Coursework
Stage 3 online module assessment is compulsory and forms part of your product knowledge for scheduling. The questions in module assessment may be attempted as many times as you wish, it is only the marks achieved in your last attempt that will be recorded on 30th April 2025.

Examination
As part of your final Scheduling exam you will be required to prepare a Master Key Control Chart. You must achieve a 50% pass in this part in order to pass your scheduling exam. To assist you we have two master key exercises for you to complete, this will be marked and returned to you as a guide towards your final exam.

For further information please read the latest GAI Prospectus.

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