The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) reports the Level 2 Fitted Interiors Installer apprenticeship has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Until now, it has been a pathway within the Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship standard, but now has its own.

According to the BiKBBI, having a standard for KBB installation provides an opportunity for the industry to build other apprenticeship pathways, to meet the needs of the sector.

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These include kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom installation, as well as other disciplines, such as surveying, fabrication and even site management.

The IfATE has advised the Fitted Interiors Installer apprenticeship will be approved for delivery imminently.

This is ahead of over 100 apprenticeship standard revisions which are being fast-tracked, many of which within the construction and built environment team. 

CEO of BiKBBI commented Damian Walters: “This development is a game-changer for our industry, and we should all be very excited about the opportunities that now exist as a result of having a stand-alone apprenticeship standard for fitted interiors.

“It has been a long and arduous process to get the standard approved, and a huge amount of credit must be given to Lisa Williamson and her team at Achieve + Partners, who have been instrumental in driving this through.

“The possibilities for attracting new talent to our sector and addressing the skills shortage across the KBB industry are, quite literally, endless as a result of this achievement.’

Director at Achieve + Partners Lisa Williamson added: ‘We are delighted that we now have the standalone apprenticeship available, giving the KBB industry the recognition it rightly deserves.

“I would also like to thank the KBB industry for their continued support through the extended development process.

“We look forwards to working with the KBB industry and training provider network to offer apprenticeships and help build a skilled workforce.”