Why do i need an nvq by 2010?

[Dan]

I'm on the understanding that domestic work is still classed as on-site with many training centres, insurance firms and the governing bodies that set these accreditation standards.

Clearly the first step is to enforce it on building sites (new builds) as that's manageable. It's harder to enforce when you can tile Mrs Jones' kitchen providing you have the skill and tools - but when it comes to claiming on your insurance I'd like to think you could still claim - but it's debatable.

I'd consider it a selling point for your firm. Just think if there are 50 tilers in your area but 5 saying they are NVQ'd up. Just think who will have the edge on the quotes?

 

[The D]

The only way it will work in the domestic market is to educate the general public. This is best don in my humble opinion through the media TV shows like
rouge traders.

 

[smurf21]

cscs card last 4 years if you have renewed this year its valid till 2012

 

[smurf21]

And you dont need to pay 800 to 1000 pound for nvq you can can go down the site assesment route

 

[smurf21]

that is if you have been tiling long enough me im a dinosaur 25years in

 

[Olz]

that is if you have been tiling long enough me im a dinosaur 25years in

4 years would be long enough though surley? so anyone who gets the cscs card now, would have 4 years in when it came to renewal time.

I'll have to get the test done and get myself a card sorted, failing to plan after all is planning to fail, as they say.

 

[smurf21]

osat on site assesment and training including NVQ ,health and safty test , and free cscs card £512.oo

 

[Gazzer]

osat on site assesment and training including NVQ ,health and safty test , and free cscs card £512.oo

Who does this?

 

[smurf21]

citb construction skills

 

[The D]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but a CSCS card is only valid for one year unless you have a NVQ