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Birmingham Enthusiastically Embraces NVQ2

South Thames College incorporating Merton College has ensured that High Level Window Cleaning is rapidly becoming recognised as a skilled, well-qualified occupation in Birmingham and elsewhere.

The City of Birmingham has raised the bar for the High Level Window Cleaning Industry and is now showing other cities the shape of the future.

Through its National Franchise Contract with South Thames and Merton College, IMPACT43 is able to secure government NVQ funding of up to 100% for the UK’s leading window cleaning companies. IMPACT’s City and Guilds NVQ 2 in High Level Window Cleaning provides tangible proof of competency and gives clients total assurance and peace of mind. They know that the window cleaners working on their properties are well-qualified, properly-trained and fully competent.

Registration for the course and subsequent training has taken place at the prestigious training facility at Matthew Boulton College.

Andrew Willis, A1 Assessor and Trainer says: ‘We have had a fantastic commitment from the industry, but take up in Birmingham has been particularly pleasing. Along with Birmingham, cities like London, Leeds, Bristol, Southampton and Manchester are leaving other areas behind. It’s unfortunate that Newcastle and Liverpool have shown some reluctance to follow this industry-wide move to establish high level window cleaning as a recognised, skilled, qualified occupation.’
Moving with the times, contractors in Birmingham have taken full advantage of the 100% government funded training. FWC Federation of Window Cleaners member Salter Cleaning is one of Birmingham’s best-established high level window cleaning companies, and its Managing Director, Carl Salter, says: ‘It is important for us at all times not to lose focus on the value of training and staff development. In today’s competitive environment, we must be able to provide clients with proof that we employ fully trained, experienced, competent window cleaners.’

Recent companies registering for the NVQ include:

Salter Cleaning
Will Clean
Clifton Cleaning Services
Professional Window Cleaning
My Window Cleaner
Access Window Cleaning
Arrow Cleaning
Dream Team Cleaning Solutions
In Depth Cleaning Services
Outdoor Restore
Pure Hydro Cleaners

For further information on NVQ funding contact:
David Willis
Enterprise House, Priory Road, Freiston, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 OJZ

Impact43 Group – Training, Media, Height Safety Partnership

Tel: +44 (0)1205 769032
Fax: +44 (0)1205 761818
Mob: +44 (0)7984 365917
Email: david.willis@impact43.com

Of general interest to anyone involved in the Working at Height Industry: of particular interest to individuals with Working at Height Safety Responsibilities.