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Annual General Meeting - 7 August 2012
(Originally posted: Tuesday 10th July 2012)
The NICF Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday 7 August 2012, at the FITA Training Centre in Loughborough, commencing at 2.00pm.
Full details have been sent out to all members.
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Domestic Sheet Vinyl Installation
(Originally posted: Friday 8th February 2013)
We would like to remind Fitter and Master Fitter members that they can now be listed for Domestic Sheet Vinyl installation.
Officially launched in the July 2012 newsletter, this new category is a welcome addition to the already substantial list of flooring types installed by members.
If you would like to add this to your list of flooring activities please contact the NICF office on 0115 958 3077 or email info@nicfltd.org.uk
Find the Fault Competition - The Flooring Show, Harrogate
(Originally posted: Wednesday 15th August 2012)
NICF is again running a 'Find the Fault' competition during The Flooring Show at Harrogate, 2-4 September 2012.
Please come and give our competition a try - we're in Hall B.
The prize for the competition is a Door Boss which has been kindly donated by Janser UK.
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Workshops for trainees and apprentices
(Originally posted: Thursday 9th August 2012)
We are delighted to announce that in 2013 the NICF will be running some workshops for the trainees/apprentices of it's fitting members.
Full details will be available soon.
NICF at The Flooring Show, Harrogate - 2-4 September 2012
(Originally posted: Thursday 9th August 2012)
NICF will again be exhibiting at The Flooring Show, Haoorgate from 2-4 September 2012, 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.
Annual General Meeting - 7 August 2012
(Originally posted: Thursday 9th August 2012)
The NICF Annual General Meeting took place on 7 August 2012 at the FITA Training Centre, Loughborough.
Ian James was elected to serve as President of the Institute with Tim Nicholas elected as Vice-President.
Kevin Stephen was re-elected as Honorary Treasurer.
Mr James thanked Mr Ramsden for his hard work over the last two years and presented him with an engraved tankard to mark Mr Ramsden's two years as President of the Institute.
New Council members elected were:
Matthew Yerrell
Council members re-elected to Council were:
Matthew Blackbourn
Scott Carter-Dowding
Bill Cruickshank
Dennis Green
Nick Hood
Steve Ramsden
The full NICF Council is now:
Ian James - President
Tim Nicholas - Vice-President
Kevin Stephen - Honorary Treasurer
Matthew Blackbourn
Bill Cruickshank
Scott Carter-Dowding
Dennis Green
Nick Hood
Brian King
Adrian May
Steve Ramsden
Mark Saunders
Graham Schofield
Justin Walker
Matthew Yerrell
Dan Evans was co-opted to Council for the next 12 months.
Master Fitter Re-Assessments - what do they involve?
(Originally posted: Tuesday 17th July 2012)
Are you daunted by the prospect? The message from the Council is not to be - the re-assessment day is structured to be part refresher, part practical. We'll tell you more......
In the morning you will go through basic gripper and underlay installation, stretching patterns and basic stair installation plus joining of carpets. This will be on a 'show only' format so you will be expected to take notes for a quiz at the end of the session.
In the afternoon this will consist of a 'show, do, assess' format. This will cover a hand-sewn bullnose (we expect every master fitter to at the very least have the knowledge of how to comnplete this - this is what sets a master fitter apart.) Also there will be a kite winder to complete on the same format.
As you can see, there is nothing here that you wouldn't normally come across on your average days work so come on guys get your booking form completed and take advantage of the early bird offer.
Delegates are invited to arrive at the FITA Training Centre, Loughborough on the day of assessment from 8:30am onwards so that you are ready to start the re-assessment at 9.00am prompt. (Refreshments will be supplied but you may wish to bring along some lunch as the day could go on until about 4:30pm. )
If delegates are travelling by road they do not need to bring their van, they may travel by car instead. Delegates will need to bring basic tools including a seaming iron with them.
If the journey is long distance and you decide to travel by train or plane we will supply all tools for you to use on the day.
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.
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.
