[Ian Gourlay]

Glad the distant and ongoing learning is now being thought about.

Did not realise you had to pass both IIRC courses to gain admision.

Although Paul Pearce seems a jolly nice chap he does seam to have a monopoly on the training as he is the trainer for both methods.

Interesting idea about spreading the cost , not many people know that.

[Derek]

Hi Ian

It's great that you are all asking these questions as there appears to be many misconceptions about the NCCA.

Yes, you can spread payments over six months...a scheme was set up a few years ago in order to do this and so help new members.

To become a member you must either;-

1. Attend the two day NCCA course which is usually held in Leicester

2. Have been on the IICRC courses ...attendance at both the Carpet and Upholstery courses are acceptable. If only one of these has been attended then the NCCA will accept the one and allow the person concerned to take a written examination for the other. This saves a prospective member from an additional two day course.

In all cases there are examinations at the end of each course. Don't be worried about this,  help is always available for those who may be dyslexic or have other visual problems

Considering the content of the courses it really is good value for the money.

Regards
Derek

[Happyeater]

Just back of the course tonight. It is good value, I learned a lot, possible as much from talking to fellow carpet cleaners as from the actual course.

The course was quite intensive, very informative and both Paul and Pawlo are good presenters with an enourmous amount of skill and experience. All in all two worthwhile days.

Nice people there too