Phil Ackland
KEC Expert
I am posting my new Exhaust Cleaners Certification Protocol. See link at bottom.
This is a “BIG” document and requires study and thought to digest. But I think it is important for all of our futures, so take the time to read it and get back to me.
A few points to remember when reading it.
1) I intend to offer this to all levels of government that deal with Fire Safety. (Such as the State of Texas (or wherever) Fire Code requirements)
2) It is called "Phil Ackland" only at the moment to identify it during its evolution and transition from a draft to a more formal (refined) document. It is also copyrighted. Both of these are an effort to protect the integrity of the whole during the development phase.
3) What do I get out of this? -- I sell education. I hope that this protocol will encourage people to see the value of being consistency “trained and qualified”
4) The definitions of “trained and qualified” are debatable and that is one of the reasons I am posting this -- I am asking for your feedback.
5) I am not trying to hurt associations. I am trying to enhance this field for everyone. I have asked both major associations to participate in this refinement process. This Protocol will be available to ALL CLEANERS regardless of any affiliation.
6) As stated above (2) this Protocol is in an evolutionary phase. For the time being I will offer Certification (to these standards) but as time goes by and other groups (possibly associations) join in this process they too may be offering this program.
7) I am developing “distance education or on-line training” for experienced personnel to keep the costs down. But I hope there will also be training available through ISO licensed instructors (see the Protocol). This training will be available in a number of locations. I understand that for this protocol to succeed we have to be able to provide it at a reasonable cost. That is a primary consideration.
8) This Protocol is not a finished document, I am looking for help and opinions from ALL interested parties. So please provide your feedback.
9) and finally, I think all knowledgeable cleaners know that if the government creates a program of what is required to be an exhaust cleaner, they will take little interest in what cleaners really want or need. So it is my hope that by being pro-active and united we might, just might, have a chance to get something to government that will reflect some of the criteria that we (collectively) think defines a “Trained and Qualified” tradesman.
http://www.philackland.com/Certification.html
This is a “BIG” document and requires study and thought to digest. But I think it is important for all of our futures, so take the time to read it and get back to me.
A few points to remember when reading it.
1) I intend to offer this to all levels of government that deal with Fire Safety. (Such as the State of Texas (or wherever) Fire Code requirements)
2) It is called "Phil Ackland" only at the moment to identify it during its evolution and transition from a draft to a more formal (refined) document. It is also copyrighted. Both of these are an effort to protect the integrity of the whole during the development phase.
3) What do I get out of this? -- I sell education. I hope that this protocol will encourage people to see the value of being consistency “trained and qualified”
4) The definitions of “trained and qualified” are debatable and that is one of the reasons I am posting this -- I am asking for your feedback.
5) I am not trying to hurt associations. I am trying to enhance this field for everyone. I have asked both major associations to participate in this refinement process. This Protocol will be available to ALL CLEANERS regardless of any affiliation.
6) As stated above (2) this Protocol is in an evolutionary phase. For the time being I will offer Certification (to these standards) but as time goes by and other groups (possibly associations) join in this process they too may be offering this program.
7) I am developing “distance education or on-line training” for experienced personnel to keep the costs down. But I hope there will also be training available through ISO licensed instructors (see the Protocol). This training will be available in a number of locations. I understand that for this protocol to succeed we have to be able to provide it at a reasonable cost. That is a primary consideration.
8) This Protocol is not a finished document, I am looking for help and opinions from ALL interested parties. So please provide your feedback.
9) and finally, I think all knowledgeable cleaners know that if the government creates a program of what is required to be an exhaust cleaner, they will take little interest in what cleaners really want or need. So it is my hope that by being pro-active and united we might, just might, have a chance to get something to government that will reflect some of the criteria that we (collectively) think defines a “Trained and Qualified” tradesman.
http://www.philackland.com/Certification.html
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