Pro Installer October 2013 - Issue 07 | Page 2

2 OCTOBER 2013 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS www.proinstaller.co.uk CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE ISSUE 07 October 2013 If you would like to find out more about the PRO Installer... Write to: Office F2, Holme Suite, Oaks Business Park, Oaks Lane, Barnsley, S71 1HT. Tel: 01226 321 450 Fax: 01226 730 825 Email: [email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. “We strongly believe that the FENSA MTC Card represents exceptional value for money – and that the launch by the government of MTCs for the replacement glazing sector will further drive up quality and professionalism in our industry,” adds Mayne. *The FENSA MTC Card that is issued for those operatives taking the industry experience route and successfully completing the Knowledge Test and Onsite Assessment is valid for five years. Dividing the £299 cost over five years/260 weeks gives a weekly cost of £1.15. About the FENSA MTC Card Carded Experience The FENSA MTC Card recognises levels of competence achieved through the installers’ or surveyors’ relevant industry experience – and a minimum of two years is required. Installers and surveyors will be able to obtain a provisional card immediately upon registration but they will also be required to undertake an online Knowledge Test and Onsite Assessment that will allow a full card to be issued. These tests and assessments will need to be completed by June 2014. Carded Qualifications The FENSA MTC Card can also recognise that the installer or surveyor holds relevant glazing sector qualifications – a minimum of NVQ Level 2 (installers) or Level 3 (surveyors). Holders will have to demonstrate competence with the latest measures by being reassessed. The FENSA MTC Card is a simple, easy and cost-effective way of recognising Minimum Technical Competence. The holder can clearly prove that they have the experience, skills and competences to carry out the contracted job t