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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Frequently Asked Questions & Useful Resources => Topic started by: crowemaster on February 24, 2005, 01:43:12 pm

Title: training
Post by: crowemaster on February 24, 2005, 01:43:12 pm

i have been on this site for a week its really good information
good laugh with some funny people
im thinking about doing wc but would need training
is there any one in the norfolk area who would be willing to train me up in trad methods or wfp i would pay for time
lost while being trained
also are the courses ionics are doing suitable for new starters
 shaun

Title: Re: training
Post by: Jonathan Adams on February 25, 2005, 05:05:58 pm

Hi Crowemaster

We are based in Norwich you would be welcome to work with us, give us a call www.jcacleaning.co.uk or email or pm.
Regards
Jonathan

Title: Re: training
Post by: lee_dewing on February 26, 2005, 03:53:38 pm

don't know if it's too far for you to travel but BWCA (british window cleaning assoc), do a course in bristol £100 1 day skills,been are good, also do courses in marketing and wfp systems also sell them trade as ionic, sure there on web haven't got details on me use library for internet once week. lee_dewing@hotmailco.uk

Title: Re: training
Post by: simbag on February 28, 2005, 04:53:03 pm

Hi,

I went on that course by BWCA, as I too am starting out. Found the course to be very informative. The practical sessions are great, you are able to learn techniques that would probably take quite some time for you to learn on your own.
It is quite a distance to drive, but if you were going to do the wfp course as well, you could stay over night (yet to do this course). I think it is well worth the money. Not to mention getting the certificate at the end of it!

http://www.iwcto.com/about/index.html

Craig Mawlam, who runs the course, is also a member of this forum. So you could direct any questions you may have to him.

Title: Re: training
Post by: Gordon Watson on March 01, 2005, 03:33:45 pm

I too am starting out and am planning on attending the
introductory BWCA course. Glad it was worthwhile for
you. :)

I am undecided about WFP.   :-\
Did you take the WFP course in order to help you decide WFP vs. ladders?
Are you starting out with a WFP system?

Gordon

Title: Re: training
Post by: simbag on March 01, 2005, 04:12:49 pm

Hi Gordon,

No didn't do wfp course, in some ways I wish I had, not least because it means I wouldn't have to travel down there again :D
Am just starting out with trad methods. However am thinking about a residential unit for conservatory roofs, and inaccessable windows, they do a small unit with an in-line filter & a 12ft pole for £109.95.
http://www.ionicsystems.com/english/index.html

Click on 'Waterfed Poles', then 'Residential'
Also they do a trolley thats capable of producing up to 5000L (in soft water areas) which costs £347.95 (not shown on site) without the pole. Both these need an outside tap to connect direct to the filter. This is both a positive and a negative in some cases, as you don't need to carry a water supply around with you, but the obvious negative is you will need access to a water supply, which shouldn't be a problem in most cases.
If I decide to go down this route I will almost definitely do the wfp course. I was told that this course is a more theory based course, in the understanding of how the system works, allowing the user to fully understand what they need to do to acheive perfect results everytime, including the first.
I would say if you are thinking about wfp, then it would be wise to take the course, especially if you live a long way from Bristol ;D

Simon