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Have Your Work Assessed at Upton Hall
22 August 2025
Level 4 and 5 students in Unit D7: The Practical Servicing of Clocks all complete a record of the repair work they have done, which must be assessed by a professional, for example a MBHI or FBHI. ‘For those struggling to find a professional, we suggest attending a relevant short course at Upton Hall,’ says the Institute’s President, Alan Burtoft FBHI. ‘This will give you access to a number of expert BHI tutors, who can verify your work and sign it off.’
Head to the BHI’s website for details of upcoming clock courses at www.bhi.co.uk
Pictured here is BHI student James Southgate during a recent assessment of his repair work record at Upton Hall.
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