[Philip Hanson]

Congratulations to the BWCA on its new training facility in Wiltshire.



This new centre is the only one of its kind in the UK, and represents a significant step forward for the window cleaning industry.

Among the features of the facility include a lecture area, a bank of different sized low-level windows (with black rear tinting to highlight mistakes),  a ceiling mounted eye-bolt, high level windows (with guttering) for pole use and many other features besides.

Pictures of the new facility are on the PWC website (click on the globe under my name), and a more detailed review will appear in an early issue.

[Note:  Please DO NOT hot-link to these images (ie to post them into the forum)]

-Philip

[poleman]

Hi Philip

Glad to see the BWCA has a home at last, as you know we where the first to go on the revised courses, I will be sending my work force and my self to finish of the rest of the courses.

Andy

[Philip Hanson]

Yes its good news for our industry.  A dedicated facility is exactly what was needed.

-Philip

[kcc]

Just came yesterday with my brother from doing the water fed pole course excellent just wish more time allocated to using the poles to develop correct technique particulary my bro and others on the day who had not used before. Otherwise well worth it.#Keith

[coppershed]

Was there on the 11th with wife for the wfp course. It was a very good days course, a must for all window cleaners.

[Mick_Taylor]

What is the phone number for the courses at Wiltshire as these do not appear to be advertised anywhere
Many thanks

[Mick_Taylor]

I have now found it on the ladderless windows site

The British Window Cleaning Academy Ltd. 105-7 Chippenham Ad, Lyneham, Wiltshire. T: 01249 890990 F: 01249892030

[Philip Hanson]

Also, click this link for the BWCA info page: http://www.ionicsystems.com/pop/popinfo.html

-Philip

[Craig_Mawlam]

The BWCA has launched a new website detailing its Window Cleaning training courses dates and an on-line booking form. BWCA course can also be booked through Express Cleaning Supplies as well as other leading Janitorial suppliers. If you'd like to take a look follow the link www.iwcto.com

Kind regards
Craig Mawlam

[NBwcs]

Can anyone who has been on this course (particularly the SK1) give me an unbiased and truthfull account of how useful it is? I imagine it would be of great benefit to anyone starting out but would someone like myself benefit having been a wc for nearly 3 yrs. Wiltshire is a long,long way away but id consider going if I really thought I could increase my speed , hence earnings potential with knowledge gained.   Cheers Nick

[Craig_Mawlam]

Hi Nick,

I understand your trepidation so I hope that the reference letters I have attached will help you make your decision.

Window Cleaners interested in BWCA Courses may be interested to know the views of others who have attended courses in the past. I regularly receive complimentary letters from Window Cleaners who have attended courses. I've attached a just a few of them to give a flavour of the feedback we get from attendee's.

Best regards
Craig Mawlam

[simbag]

Hi Craig,
Been reading through the website, and to me this looks like a very worthwhile course. I do have a couple of question though, that I couldn't quite work out.
I am interested in doing all parts of the course, as I am just starting out, but how many would I actually need to do to acheive NVQ status? And, I am right in saying that an NVQ is acheivable at the end of it?

Thanks
Simon

[Craig_Mawlam]

Simon,

The courses we offer at the BWCA are stand-alone courses, the certificates awarded can be used as supplementary evidence as part of your portfolio if you choose to go for the NVQ at a later date. The NVQ is considerably more expensive and requires on site assessment at your place of work.

The idea of the stand-alone courses is that they provide for any gaps in your knowledge so that you can learn the aspects of window cleaning that are relevant to you and that will help your business grow.

Kind regards

Craig

Hope that this helps.

[simbag]

Thanks Craig,

Where can I get details on acheiving the NVQ?
So when I completed one of these courses is it right that I can use BWCA logo to help promote my business?

Simon

[Craig_Mawlam]

Give me a call if you wish to know more about the NVQ I'd be happy to talk you through it.

Kind regards
Craig
0845 22 66 002

[NBwcs]

Thanks for that Craig,im seriously thinking of trying it out.Any chance of info re.. good but reasonably priced B&B's close by?

[Craig_Mawlam]

Bill,

If you talk to Toni in our office she has a list of B+B's and other accomodation.

Regards
Craig
0845 22 66 002

[NBwcs]

Thought id follow this up as I have now been on the SK1 one day course this week. I can thoughly reccomend it, Craig is extremely knowledgable  (as anyone who has met him will vouch) and passes this knowledge on in a very effective manner.
 A must for anyone fairly new to the business who is serious about making a career of it, but even the "older hands" felt they benefited.
                                        Cheers Nick