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NICF to introduce Master Fitter re-assessments from June 2012
(Originally posted: Thursday 12th January 2012)
NICF is pleased to announce that from June 2012 it is introducing a re-assessment programme for Master Fitter members.
The re-assessment programme will have a 5 year turnaround, so every 5 years Master Fitter members will be required to attend assessment days in order to maintain their accrediation in the relevant categories. The assessments will be on a 'show, do, assess' format and will cover new products, tools and fitting techniques.
Assessment dates and costs will be published shortly.
FITA Training Courses
(Originally posted: Thursday 20th October 2011)
New FITA course dates are now available to download from the members area of the website.
Advertsing Scam Warning!
(Originally posted: Wednesday 12th October 2011)
Members have notified the NICF that they have been approached by scammers claiming to be selling advertising for a local Police magazine. The NICF have previously been approached by such scammers and we strongly advise all members not to assume cold callers are who they claim to be.
NICF - new logo
(Originally posted: Monday 15th August 2011)
It is now 10 months since the NICF introduced a new logo and brand guidelines.
We would like to remind members that if they haven't already updated their stationery, workwear and vehicles with the new logo then time is running out - November 2011 is the deadline for updating the logo.
If you have not already requested the new logo and guidelines for use then please contact the NICF office on 0115 958 3077 or email info@nicfltd.org.uk to request copies.
NICF working for you
(Originally posted: Monday 15th August 2011)
NICF have, over the past year, developed 2 partnerships, one with NEXT and the other with Tesco Carpets, to promote NICF and its members direct to the consumer market.
Customers who buy their flooring from either NEXT or Tesco Carpets wil be directed to NICF members for measuring and fitting requirements.
NICF at Harrogate Flooring Show - 4-6 September 2011
(Originally posted: Monday 15th August 2011)
NICF will again be exhibiting at the Harrogate Flooring Show from 4-6 September 2011, adjacent to the FITA demonstration zone, in Hall B.
Ian James and other Council representatives will be on hand to discuss such topics as membership, FITA training courses, problematic installations as well as promoting the new NICF logo.
Come along and enter our 'Find a Fault' competition where entrants must list the faults they can find on a preparied staircase. The prize for the winner is the latest air coil nailer kindly donated by Spotnails Ltd.
Annual General Meeting - 9 August 2011
(Originally posted: Tuesday 4th August 2009)
The NICF Annual General Meeting took place on 9 August 2011 at the Offices of the Institute in Nottingham.
Steve Ramsden was re-elected to serve his second year as President of the Institute with Ian James re-elected as Vice-President.
Kevin Stephen was also re-elected as Honorary Treasurer.
New Council members elected were:
Brian King
Mark Saunders
Council members re-elected to Council were:
Adrian May
Tim Nicholas
Graham Schofield
Justin Walker
The full NICF Council is now:
Steve Ramsden - President
Ian James - Vice-President
Kevin Stephen - Honorary Treasurer
Matthew Blackbourn
Bill Cruickshank
Scott Carter-Dowding
Dennis Green
Nick Hood
Brian King
Adrian May
Tim Nicholas
Mark Saunders
Graham Schofield
Justin Walker
Mike Whale
Matthew Yerrell was co-opted to Council for the next 12 months.
Increased discount on FITA courses for NICF members
(Originally posted: Thursday 20th November 2008)
This increased discount has been agreed in order to encourage more members to take advantage of the FITA training courses.
The discount does not apply to bespoke courses or any promotions.
A new website for the NICF
(Originally posted: Monday 4th February 2008)
Welcome to our new website. We hope that you will find it easy to navigate and that the information provided within it is of help to you.
