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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Steve Chapman on February 19, 2006, 05:28:48 pm

Title: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 19, 2006, 05:28:48 pm
Hi,
Am i right in thinking the iicrc course is much better to go on than the ncca? - And can you then join the ncca without doing their course?
Anybody know how much the course is and what sort of exam is involved?
Thanks for any comments, would really like to a course this year, just want it to be the right one! :D
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Karl Wildey on February 19, 2006, 06:08:25 pm
The IICRC courses are carpet and upholdstery seperately, the NCCA course covers both subjects in one course. The IICRC courses are more in depth and therefore better, but it comes down to time and money.

IICRC are the best choice, but you should join the NCCA as well. Not sure if you need both courses to join NCCA. Over to someone else
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: the red carpet on February 19, 2006, 06:18:13 pm
2 day iicrc course at alltec £175 and if you sign up for there mailing list you will get offers through now and then with them a bit cheaper.

im sure you can join the ncca if you do the iicrc course i think you have to sit a test at the end though and pass
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 19, 2006, 06:24:00 pm
Thanks both, just need to know now if you need both carpet & upholstery courses to join the ncca? - Somebody knows i'm sure ???
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: the red carpet on February 19, 2006, 06:33:50 pm
acourding to the alltec training brochure
on passing either exam carpet or upholstery you may apply for entry in the ncca
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Art on February 19, 2006, 06:42:06 pm
You need carpet and upholstery to join the NCCA.

Have a look at www.cleansmartsupplies.co.uk there running a course in April

Arthur
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: carpetmas5 on February 19, 2006, 06:43:48 pm
Steverjc I come from Dorset tell me where do you come from? Martin
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 19, 2006, 06:53:13 pm
Cheers Arthur :D

Martin - I'm on the fantastic sunny island of Portland ;D
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Spot On cleaning on February 19, 2006, 06:59:58 pm
Have you seen Bill anywhere ;)
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 19, 2006, 07:02:56 pm
Too many times ;)
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Spot On cleaning on February 19, 2006, 07:09:38 pm
What is Portland Bill? My kids used to watch a programme called Portland Bill, and i seem to remember its a lighthouse. Am i correct

Dave
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Ian Gourlay on February 19, 2006, 08:11:01 pm
I have been told that if you pass the Carpet exam of IIrc you can take upholstery section of NCCA exam

And then if you pass you can hand over xxxx and be a recpected Carpet Cleaner

Not sure if they charge for Upholstery exam or if they are thrilled to get a  new member


I think you have to pay full price to join.


However if you do NCCA Course you get a reduction in nFirst Years Membership.


Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 19, 2006, 08:19:30 pm
Thanks ian  :)

Dave, your correct it is a lighthouse right at the Bill or end of Portland, and the harbour is soon to be famous for hosting the 2012 olympic sailing events 8),
Not too sure where all the people will go though ???
steve
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: carpetmas5 on February 19, 2006, 10:04:35 pm
Hi steve we are up near Blandford we are running a T/M Hydramaster 427 also CFR Prostation 400 always at hand to call in and see you. last year was too busy but the tax man loves us! Martin & Maggie
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 20, 2006, 05:21:59 pm
Hi martin, whats the cfr400 like, have been thinking about getting one, have an extracta excell at mo, would like to go in for t/m but i do too many high security places and can't even have a window open :(

I've heard a few good things about the cfr just wondering if thats the next machine for me?

If i get any jobs in Blanford i'll pass them you way ( i get a few)
regards
steve
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 23, 2006, 06:07:31 pm
Think i'll do the ncca course in may, anyone else going? :P
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: henlow cleaning on February 23, 2006, 06:15:18 pm
Iv done the IICRC courses and the NCCA took this as a pass
so I just paid my dues and became a member
Had 3 referals from them so its paid for itself already
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 23, 2006, 08:16:03 pm
Hi henlow cleaning,
Did you have to do both the carpet & upholstrey courses for the iicrc or just one for it to count with the ncca? Would you recommend doing the IICRC course, I've heard it's quite in depth!
Regards
steve
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: henlow cleaning on February 24, 2006, 05:54:05 pm
Hi steve
Yes I did both carpets and upholstery with IICRC
at ALLTECS found it very good and Alltec do good food for the breaks  ;)
Regds John
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 24, 2006, 06:45:34 pm
John I Think you've sold it to me ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Chris Bailey on February 25, 2006, 03:32:22 pm
Steve

Why not ring the NCCA and ask them 0116 271 9550.

Chris
Title: Re: iicrc
Post by: Steve Chapman on February 26, 2006, 12:16:39 pm
Chris,
that would be the sensible thing to do..
Why didn't i think of that? ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
steve