Why do i need an nvq by 2010? - TilersForums.co.uk | Tile Forums

steve mason · 26-06-2008

Been tiling for awhile now and have had good feedback from customers on jobs done however im not that busy all the time and the cost of an nvq seems high. I only do domestic work so would i need it or is it just if you work on site? plus if i do can i offset the cost against my tax? Any advise would be much appreciated guys.

**Oli** · 26-06-2008

Is this needing an NVQ business by 2010 a roumour or fact, i know it's been banded about the forum a bit latley, but I dont seem to be able to find anything on the web that suggests that it's becoming mandatory.

deanotile · 26-06-2008

You will need a NVQ to get a CSCS card. You will need a CSCS card to get on site. “FACT”

**Oli** · 26-06-2008

And if you dont do site work?

**Varley** · 26-06-2008

If you don't do site work then it may not affect you as much, however who is to say that insurance companies etc won't start demanding it, but as of now it shouldn't really affect the domestic market too much.

**Danny@ Diamond** · 26-06-2008

It is a fact , you will not be able to get your CSCS card without one and you will find it harder and harder to get on site or into domestic households without your NVQ Level 2 by 2010. At the moment the government is backing this and is offering funding for un qualified people to gain their NVQ Level 2. the funding is through Train To Gain and as long as you dont have any previous qualifications and under 5 GCSEs then it will be free of charge. Good luck and get qualified

**Oli** · 26-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Essex Tiling

It is a fact , you will not be able to get your CSCS card without one and you will find it harder and harder to get on site or into domestic households without your NVQ Level 2 by 2010. At the moment the government is backing this and is offering funding for un qualified people to gain their NVQ Level 2. the funding is through Train To Gain and as long as you dont have any previous qualifications and under 5 GCSEs then it will be free of charge. Good luck and get qualified

Any idea of the cost, for someone like myself, i have a levels so wont qualify for the funding, i also have a full time job as well as the tiling.

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Forget that, found a CSCS test centre not too far from me, £25.00 for the test only, the missus can get me a copy of the study book from work gratis.

**Danny@ Diamond** · 26-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Oli

Any idea of the cost, for someone like myself, i have a levels so wont qualify for the funding, i also have a full time job as well as the tiling.

Cost wise if you have to pay for it will usually be between £800 - £1000 depending on who you choose to use . Sounds like a lot to fork out but well worth it , when everyone who didnt bother getting one cant work and you can carry on.

I think not getting one would be a bad move

Good luck

**Oli** · 26-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Essex Tiling

Cost wise if you have to pay for it will usually be between £800 - £1000 depending on who you choose to use . Sounds like a lot to fork out but well worth it , when everyone who didnt bother getting one cant work and you can carry on.

I think not getting one would be a bad move

Good luck

Cheers for the info, i'll have to look into a course.

Ultimate Tiling · 26-06-2008

Do you think site work will be easier or more rewarding once 2010 comes, with fewer people being able to work on site, also could this have a bad effect on domestic tilers as usual site tilers who don't want the hassle of getting qualified will mussle in on domestic work?

Dont know myself but for a guess I bet half the site workers now days havent got a valid british passport never ming a cscs card and the still get work.

**Danny@ Diamond** · 26-06-2008

I think that as we edge more towards 2010 the government will have a big campaign out about only employing qualified tradespeople.

This will have an effect on both site work and domestic work.

Tradespeople in general not just tilers will find it hard to get work over qualified workers.

If i could give you one piece of advise it would be dont worry about what everyone else is doing get your NVQ and keep one step ahead of the game

**CLAYS TILES** · 26-06-2008

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Originally Posted by deanotile

You will need a NVQ to get a CSCS card. You will need a CSCS card to get on site. “FACT”

i've just done my cscs card scheme & i've not got an NVQ in tiling, so i'm not sure you have your “FACTS” correct there m8