Pest problems solved
receiving TIP numbers. Trainees who are Clean Trust (IICRC) members will also receive one Continuing Education Credit (CEC).
With carpet beetles and other textile pest presenting a real and growing problem, professional carpet technicians would be well advised to take a place on a brand new course from The WoolSafe Organisation, starting this year.
The Control and Treatment of Textile Insect Pests will give all professional carpet technicians the necessary expertise to deal with these destructive bugs and is fully compliant with COPR (Control of Pesticide Regulations) Requirements with successful attendees
The one-day course covers a broad syllabus with the goal of giving attendees a good understanding of textile insect pests and the appropriate method for their removal. Covering insect
biology, metamorphosis, reproductive strategy, identification, lifecycles, moths, beetles, fleas, PPE requirements, Health and Safety and application of the relevant treatments; the course is invaluable for all those involved in the maintenance of carpet who wish to expand their operations to include this in-demand service.
Steve Bakker, Marketing Manager, WoolSafe explains the reason for introducing the course in 2012: “With cases of textile pests on the
BICSc Cleaning Professionals Skills Suite
Most people want to train in cleaning skills but all too often cannot afford the time or money to do it all in one go. So why not consider the new, easy two-step option to gaining qualification in the BICSc Cleaning Professionals Skills Suite (CPSS).
Book with NICE to do the three mandatory units and then commit to doing the other specific task skills at a later date at your convenience.
So how does it work? You select a minimum of five skills from the CPSS Specific Task Core Skills List (see the full CPSS course info sheet on
www.trainnice.com).
NICE will train you in the BICSc Mandatory Skills and, on successful completion, you will be the proud owner of the BICSc Mandatory Unit Card and a member of BICSc as a Practitioner, which will last for three years.
So what are they? • Chemical Competence (MU1)
• Equipment Safe Use and Care (MU2) • Storage of Equipment and Materials (MU3)
How long will this take? A minimum of two hours training followed by assessment which will take a further hour. Yes, it is that easy to gain knowledge and certification that will make you stand out above
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the rest if you are seeking employment, currently employed or self-employed and want to further your career in an extremely large and diverse industry, that presents many opportunities.
For further details and costs, visit
www.trainnice.com
rise, carpet technicians are coming across the destruction caused by carpet beetles and moths on an increasingly frequent basis. However, with the specialist nature and strict controls of pesticide use, many technicians would have to pass the case on, losing vital revenue. Now thanks to this new course by WoolSafe, members can use their new knowledge to rid homes and commercial properties of these damaging pests as well as improve customer service and maximise potential revenue.”
The course is tutored by Julie Roberts of Chemspec Europe and the next date is 16th April 2012. To be included in communications and updates on the course contact
info@woolsafe.org or for information on all WoolSafe courses visit
www.woolsafe.org/uk/cleanertraining.
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