When I posted, some time ago, about the likeliehood of training, becoming mandatory and suggesting the industry - that's all of you - take control and set up it's own training, thus taking control and not only raising standards, but avoiding interference from government pen pushers, it was regarded by some, as, unnecessary and unwanted'
Someone suggested, the industry was just too small and fragmented to catch the eye, of government employees.
Like Dave, we are veterans in this business and we won't be affected, should NVQs be introduced, as they surely will.
The biggest problem, is getting experienced people start at the bottom before ascending to a higher level of qualification.
This, however, is easily taken care of nowadays, through distance learning and modular training, which allows anyone, to get the basics, out of the way, anonymously and privately.
By incorporating the Bics and IICRC qualifications, a National Standard could be realised and " sold " to Insurance companies and corporates who would find it easier to select a credible company to maintain their assets.
Just the way I expect things to pan out.
Bye for now
Angie