Fix and Secure Memorials (FASM) Aims and Objectives

NAMM / FASM (Fix And Secure Memorials) Assured by City & Guilds

Brief Overview, Aims, and Objectives

A one-day training course.

The morning session of the course is designed to prepare candidates for the successful completion of the NAMM City & Guilds Assured Assessment procedure and includes:

• A comprehensive study of the NAMM Code of Working Practice and how it relates to the British Standard BS8415 and the fixing of various types of lawn memorials, including monoliths.
• Health & Safety aspects leading to the generation of professional Risk Assessment documentation.
• Practical advice and guidance on what will be expected on the Assessment day.
• A study of accredited ground anchors and their correct application.

The afternoon session is a practical demonstration using at least one of the accredited ground anchors. There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the demonstration.

Permanent Record of Achievement: This course is a precursor for a written and practical assessment where the successful candidate will be awarded NAMM City & Guilds Assured Certification for the fixing of lawn-type memorials. A permanent record of achievement will also be registered on the City and Guilds Assured website, details of which can be linked to social media websites and used as live evidence of achievement, self-promotional material, and personal CV verification.

Course Aims: To promote required knowledge and practical ability to meet required standards.

Assessment Objective: To enable the candidate to demonstrate the fixing of a lawn memorial to industry-required standards and demonstrate required knowledge.

Assessment Criteria: To demonstrate through practical and written assessment the required understanding, knowledge, and practical ability to undertake the safe and appropriate fixing of a Lawn Memorial to the standards laid down in the NAMM Code of Working Practice in accordance with BS8415-2018 guidance.