Hi. My company delivers NVQ Level 2 in the South West (Glos' down to Cornwall). It is under an initiative called 'Train To Gain' and yes, the Government want to raise the number of first time Level 2 qualified workers in the UK, not just cleaning of course.The training and qualification is free although I am a bit hazy on the tax free £100. There are Government incentives to re imburse employers who want their staff trained in work time, but bear in mind the whole ethos of NVQ assessment is that assessment is carried out whilst the worker is actually doing their own job!
If any one in the South West who employs cleaners or indeed individual cleaners, please contact me and we can speak further. This particular qualification is direct, relevant and not invasive 2 the employer or worker.
My name is Simon Davis, based in Bristol and I can be reached on 01275 838361.