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Andy Foster

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #20 on: July 16, 2010, 10:01:51 pm »
There is an NVQ in 'Cleaning and Support services' which has one module within it that covers the removal of graffiti and fly posters using pressure washing equipment, but as far as I can find, there is no NVQ purely in PWing.

An NVQ does not qualify you for a CSCS card, you just need to do the H&S exam and pay your £30 (or whatever it is now).

To be honest, in 6 years I have never been asked if I have any qualifications in PWing even by large international companies... they don't care!  They just need to know you have the right H&S stuff and the right insurances.
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Alan McTernan

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #21 on: July 16, 2010, 10:08:21 pm »
Oh well ::)

I will go back to my small domestic PW and selling ice cream ;D

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Rob_Mac

Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #22 on: July 16, 2010, 10:11:53 pm »
Save yourself some money - don't do the pressure washing NVQ, do get a CSCS card and then leave all avenues open!!!!

Rob ;D
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Andy Foster

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #23 on: July 16, 2010, 10:17:01 pm »
Quote from: alan mcternan on July 16, 2010, 10:08:21 pm
Oh well ::)

I will go back to my small domestic PW and selling ice cream ;D



You don't need an NVQ to expand your business, as for the ice cream, I'll have a '99' please!
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #24 on: July 16, 2010, 10:17:54 pm »
mines a cornetto think youl earn more
with a cssc m8
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Alan McTernan

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #25 on: July 16, 2010, 10:21:50 pm »
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You don't need an NVQ to expand your business, as for the ice cream, I'll have a '99' please!
Quote

What about a '69'  ;D

Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on July 16, 2010, 10:17:54 pm

mines a cornetto think youl earn more
with a cssc m8

Earn more if you had a '99'
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #26 on: July 16, 2010, 10:22:55 pm »
old duncan did already fr dragons den hey m8 lol ;)
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Alan McTernan

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #27 on: July 16, 2010, 10:28:01 pm »
And he now has shares in a window cleaning company as well ;D maybe i should start that as well ;)
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #28 on: July 16, 2010, 10:29:12 pm »
go 4 it lol ;D ;D
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Alan McTernan

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #29 on: July 16, 2010, 10:33:21 pm »
What have have window cleaners moaning about people under cutting them for a lower quality job ;D
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #30 on: July 16, 2010, 10:38:31 pm »
Quote from: alan mcternan on July 16, 2010, 10:33:21 pm
What have have window cleaners moaning about people under cutting them for a lower quality job ;D
that happens al in every trade but think rob
at m clean is rit a cssc will benefit your business m8 ;)
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Alan McTernan

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #31 on: July 16, 2010, 10:42:38 pm »
Quote from: alan mcternan on July 16, 2010, 08:42:57 pm
Sorry to hear that,

How long have you been trading? How much do you advertise? Do you have a database of existing customers as i send out mail shots every so often with different offers for them and family!!!

As with CSCS cards i am in the process of sorting out the paper work to get my guys on a goverment funded course (NVQ in High Pressure Jetting)(i think) found out about it from a customer who works at a local college!!

Hope this helps
Good Luck ;)
Regards Alan



And it all started with me trying to give a bit of help and support ::)
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Alan McTernan

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #32 on: July 16, 2010, 11:12:00 pm »
Quote from: Andy Foster on July 16, 2010, 10:01:51 pm
There is an NVQ in 'Cleaning and Support services' which has one module within it that covers the removal of graffiti and fly posters using pressure washing equipment, but as far as I can find, there is no NVQ purely in PWing.

An NVQ does not qualify you for a CSCS card, you just need to do the H&S exam and pay your £30 (or whatever it is now).

To be honest, in 6 years I have never been asked if I have any qualifications in PWing even by large international companies... they don't care! They just need to know you have the right H&S stuff and the right insurances.


After checking i can only guess that they are on about a CSCS skilled workers card rather than a experienced workers card!!!!  ???
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Andy Foster

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Re: Done nowt for 3 weeks
« Reply #33 on: July 16, 2010, 11:48:26 pm »
There is no 'premium' for having any qualification with the only 2 occupations associated with PWing (Water Jetter and Blast Cleaner) so it must be based on experience I guess... don't waste your money on NVQ... spend it on advertising and get your guys more experience if anything.

We only have 'operators' cards and it has never affected either our rate of pay or chances of getting the job.
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