MEMBERSHIP Enhance your career with BICSc professional membership
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE AND DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF ONE OF THE LARGEST INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATIONS. WHO WE ARE BICSc is the largest independent, professional and educational body within the cleaning industry. The BICSc brand is internationally recognised with a clientele of Corporate, Individual and Accredited Training Members in excess of 45,000. Why not join a fast growing network of like-minded people.
WE HAVE THREE TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Our Individual Membership is centred on the educational route through BICSc accredited training and current active support and involvement in the industry. There are three Individual Membership grades which reflect a professional status in the cleaning industry and the use of the post nominal letters after your name. All members receive a card and lanyard on joining, as well as access to a whole host of benefits. The Membership is a yearly subscription and payment can be made by annual or monthly direct debit, credit card or BACS.
ABICSc - If you have been in the cleaning industry for a year or more, hold a valid Licence to Practice, plus have five or more skills achieved through our Cleaning Professional’s Skills Suite, then this is the next step for you. MBICSc - If you have been in management for at least 5 years and have or previously held a Licence to Practice, or have an active involvement in the industry through Continuous Professional Development, then this is the highest membership grade you can apply for.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD Points) are gained in various ways, including our accredited training courses and workshops, Our training starts with our Licence to through attendance of industry seminars Practice and this is also where our Membership and events and up to date knowledge of the grades begin: industry developments and trends. They do need to be maintained annually PBICSc - On completion of your Licence to for ABICSc and MBICSc grades. Practice you receive one year free Individual Membership to BICSc, which can then be renewed annually.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
ACCREDITED TRAINING MEMBERSHIP
Our Corporate Membership offers a company the use of our logo for emails and marketing purposes to reflect your Membership of the Institute, plus our Click to Verify logo for website use that actively confirms Membership status. The services of our technical help desk and preferential member rates on training courses and workshops aimed at your cleaning operatives and management are also one of the many benefits.
Our Accredited Training Membership shows your commitment to professional standards by providing accredited training to your employees through your own BICSc Approved Assessors, who can assess and award members of staff certification in skills from our Cleaning Professional’s Skills Suite.
A Corporate Membership grade to appeal to Franchisers and Franchisees is also available, as well as one for businesses not in the cleaning industry but who support the aims of the Institute. This Membership subscription has a yearly or three yearly payment option, and again can be annual or monthly direct debit, credit card or BACS payments. Corporate Membership fees are based on your company turnover and also have a one-off joining fee. All Members receive a certificate and plaque upon joining, and have access to our extensive choice of benefits.
All members receive the use of the BICSc Accredited Training Member logo and the Click to Verify logo for their company website and all of the benefits we have to offer. To become an Accredited Training Member you will need to meet certain site and equipment requirements which will be approved by one of our BICSc Verifiers. An Annual Audit visit is an ongoing requirement for the Accredited Training Member Assessors and Trainers to evidence their compliance with the BICSc standard of accreditation over the previous 12 months.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
NEXT STEPS TO YOUR MEMBERSHIP JOURNEY
ALL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
Individual & Corporate Membership
Exclusive member rates on BBS Training Courses, CleanlogicTM Workshops & Courses and specialist manuals on our online shop. ake advantage of various special T offers through our carefully selected Partners. Ongoing communication and support given through our dedicated Membership Coordinators and Technical Specialists.
Simply visit www.bics.org.uk download and complete the applicable application form and return to E: membership@bics.org.uk
Accredited Training Membership This type of Membership is tailored to suit your organisation therefore costs vary. Please contact us directly E: bbs@bicsbusinessservices.com T: +44 01604 678 712 where we will be happy to provide a quote for Membership.
Receive industry updates and exclusive articles, as well as industry advice and support with regular magazines and newsletters. Access to BICSc events, including The BICSc Annual Awards Dinner and a number of networking opportunities hosted by us throughout the year. xclusive subscriptions and E Memberships to other supporting organisations.
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