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TRAINING

Shaun Wadsworth

Supporting flooring skills beyond the course

Shaun announces the FITA Digital App which he says extends practical flooring training with
on-demand support long after courses finish

IMING to continue 2026 with It also clearly differentiates FITA
Amomentum and building on the from other training on the market,
success of FITA Digital, originally once again showing that FITA leads
launched in 2021, I’m thrilled to the way in the field of training in our
announce the launch of the FITA sector. We recognise excellence in
Digital App - an innovative ‘fitter’s flooring isn’t just discovered in a training
mate’ designed exclusively for FITA environment, it’s also built, maintained,
course delegates and apprentices and refined through ongoing support
who have completed training at FITA and refreshment of key skills.
Loughborough or FITA Scotland. The FITA Digital App has been
The FITA Digital App is a unique, thoughtfully designed to offer an intuitive,
industry-first tool providing on-demand tailored experience for every FITA-trained
support to help delegates refresh delegate. Key features include:
skills and knowledge already covered • Bite-sized training videos
during practical training. Designed with Short, focused recaps of key
the flooring installer in mind, the app techniques covered during FITA
complements hands-on learning rather courses, designed for easy
than replacing it, reinforcing confidence consumption on the go.
and competence as learners return back • Course-linked content
to on-site installations post training. Access only the content relevant to the
At FITA, we understand that practical courses you have completed, ensuring
skills and accompanying knowledge every resource is tailored to your
are critical to a successful installation. learning journey.
However, for those that have recently • Progressive access
learnt new skills or knowledge, retaining As delegates attend additional FITA
and applying in the field can sometimes courses, new app resources are
be challenging once a training course is unlocked, creating a dynamic and
over. evolving learning toolkit.
Traditionally FITA would provide
paper-based course notes, which • 24/7 on-demand support
whilst informative were limited in the Trusted guidance whenever and
amount of support they offered post wherever it is needed, helping
training course. The FITA Digital App delegates tackle real-world challenges
addresses this by offering bite-sized, with confidence.
accessible resources that reinforce best • Exclusive to FITA trainees
practice, ensuring that delegates remain The app is a private resource available
confident and capable on-site long only to those who have completed
after their initial training directly to their FITA training, ensuring that all content
mobile device. is relevant and high-quality.
The launch of this app marks a • Sponsored resources
significant step forward in our mission Access to product guides, instructional
to blend traditional hands-on training videos, and insights from FITA
with modern digital tools, supporting sponsors, helping users stay up to
our delegates at every stage of their date with the latest flooring products
learning journey. and techniques. 

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