[Ian Gourlay]

And there was I hoping to get a Knighthood

Would be interested if grading system was based on years in NCCA or proven Years in CC plus exams etc.

[carpetguy]

I think the only fair grading system, would be;
                                                knowledge
                                                ability
                                                experience
possibly, with an associate membership for non working, bit involved in the business, personnel.

As I said many times..............the basic  / entry level could be, by completion of a pretty basic questionaire, avoiding resistance from older participants, who might feer embarassment.

Further gradings, could still be done through distance learning with practical elements taken, in groups, by independent supervisor.


                                                                 
                                                                                               

[fletch]

Neil,
I have been a carpet cleaner for 9 months & also a NCCA member.
I did'nt have a clue before I started the NCCA course, but it gave me an extremely professional template to work from and joined together with my own high personal standards, I went forth and  competently cleaned domestic and commercial carpets & upholstery.

The NCCA set the professional standard for the industry, it's up to the individual to combine their own level of personal responsibility with knowledge =Professional.
                                    Regards,
                                      Fletch.

[Ian Gourlay]

In answer tomy own Question.

If Non NCCA amembers are interested in what is happening in the future,What happened at Confrence apart from AGM The information is on www.ncca.co.uk

[Phillip Mold]

Just come home from doing a(nother) job referred to me from NCCA website for 190.00.  Thats paid my sub for the year!

[Phillip Mold]

Another one - local publican looked up carpet cleaner on the web, fround NCCA, called me, job now booked, another 210 pounds! 

[*paul_moss]

Well Done Phil  : : : :

[Mark Stanley]

Best job (value wise) I have had via the NCCA website was £1000 in March - Domestic.

Regards
Mark

[*paul_moss]

Mark
What did that consist of ?

[Mark Stanley]

7 rugs
8 seat & stool Leather suite
8 draylon chairs
bedroom / bathroom carpet

In a huge multi barn conversion.

Electric gates the lot.

Regards
Mark

[*paul_moss]

Mark you got a good price .
How much did you charge for the gates ?

[Mark Stanley]

Not too good a price Paul the rugs were large and dirty the leather was very dirty and there was many an awkward stain to test the skills of your average cc (me).

Oh and 10 mins to get in the gates every morning.

Regards
Mark

[*paul_moss]

 

[Phillip Mold]

Another one - local publican looked up carpet cleaner on the web, fround NCCA, called me, job now booked, another 210 pounds! 

Just got better, did this job yesterday, cleaned a couple of barstools as well, so charged 230, they were so happy they gave me a tenner tip and I have a referral from it already!

[stuart_clark]

I remember speaking to a company Directer a few years ago regarding NCCA members he is the managing directer for a large low moisture system machine and his comments were that he had met more cowboys within the NCCA than out of it, I know this is going to get some peoples backs up but I think some folk join the NCCA to use the logo and dont ever put there teachings into practice