NPTC logo use

[likeitorlumpit]

Just been talking with the office and they now say you can't use the logo as they are working out the way forward as they want to protect their brand and the value of the qualification so no more allowing for the present. Typical.

[tuttle]

I have done a bit research.

 

A good response was 'it's a statement of fact' as long as its true:sneaky2:

 

what were you looking to do?

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

I've got a nice logo you can have...a little assessment beforehand is all that's needed, and actually you can access 3 logos:thumbup:

 

Give us a shout directly, or a call (01242 522152) if you're interested to know more.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[roseyweb]

Nptc qualifed - I've done a weekend course

[likeitorlumpit]

I've tried to do it by the book as it were.

E mailed my training provider for NPTC logo. They said they'd get back to me. When they did they directed me to a city and guilds bod who when I contacted her said I couldn't use it as they were working with NPTC to come up with a way of protecting the brand so all and sundry don't use it. So for now they say I have to wait. Seems a bit unfair as we have quite a few NPTC courses passed between us.

I think they want level 3 before you can use and say pesticide is level 2. Chainsaw is not a legal requirement only an industry standard. Across the board there are all trades involved. I would like to see customers asking for ticket numbers so they could check by accessing NPTC website. That won't happen. Never been asked for insurance details from private customers. But I still like the look of the logo on our headed notepaper so would like to use it.

Should I just do it and to hell with the consequences- What could they do?

[Dog Tag]

I've tried to do it by the book as it were.

E mailed my training provider for NPTC logo. They said they'd get back to me. When they did they directed me to a city and guilds bod who when I contacted her said I couldn't use it as they were working with NPTC to come up with a way of protecting the brand so all and sundry don't use it. So for now they say I have to wait. Seems a bit unfair as we have quite a few NPTC courses passed between us.

I think they want level 3 before you can use and say pesticide is level 2. Chainsaw is not a legal requirement only an industry standard. Across the board there are all trades involved. I would like to see customers asking for ticket numbers so they could check by accessing NPTC website. That won't happen. Never been asked for insurance details from private customers. But I still like the look of the logo on our headed notepaper so would like to use it.

Should I just do it and to hell with the consequences- What could they do?

 

you pay and do their courses, you pass their exams/assessments. you are NTCP qualified, so what's the problem. Are they saying you are not NPTC certified. Most other training agencies love the PR.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Chainsaw is not a legal requirement only an industry standard.

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Hmmm, it's somewhere in between I would suggest as the PUWER ACOP states "..a certificate of competence, or national competence award, is required for chainsaw use and related operations", or words to that effect.

 

Paul

 

PS Mi logos are still available and a nicer colour than theirs

[likeitorlumpit]

you pay and do their courses, you pass their exams/assessments. you are NTCP qualified, so what's the problem. Are they saying you are not NPTC certified. Most other training agencies love the PR.

 

Yes they are saying to not use it as they are looking to protect the brand. I agree with you- I have paid quite a lot over the years. I guess that allows me to say we are qualified but doesn't give me the right to use their logo. Maybe its a bit like saying you use Stihl equipment (which you have paid for) and use their logo on your vans to promote yourself. I'm considering just doing it but would like it to be all above board.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

I've tried to do it by the book as it were.

E mailed my training provider for NPTC logo. They said they'd get back to me. When they did they directed me to a city and guilds bod who when I contacted her said I couldn't use it as they were working with NPTC to come up with a way of protecting the brand so all and sundry don't use it. So for now they say I have to wait. Seems a bit unfair as we have quite a few NPTC courses passed between us.

I think they want level 3 before you can use and say pesticide is level 2. Chainsaw is not a legal requirement only an industry standard. Across the board there are all trades involved. I would like to see customers asking for ticket numbers so they could check by accessing NPTC website. That won't happen. Never been asked for insurance details from private customers. But I still like the look of the logo on our headed notepaper so would like to use it.

Should I just do it and to hell with the consequences- What could they do?

 

Another potential issue here is that 'NPTC' strictly speaking "is no more", it's actually City & Guilds and NPTC is a retained brand...or summat like that. Hence it could be, but I don't know, they are considering doing away with the 'NPTC' brand and replacing it with C&Gs...dunno.

 

Paul

[likeitorlumpit]

Another potential issue here is that 'NPTC' strictly speaking "is no more", it's actually City & Guilds and NPTC is a retained brand...or summat like that. Hence it could be, but I don't know, they are considering doing away with the 'NPTC' brand and replacing it with C&Gs...dunno.

 

Paul

 

Thats what I'm thinking as I'm dealing with city and guilds staff on this.

Got your message thanks. What are your logos- I'm looking to use a raft of logos to help fill up empty space and promote our qualifications etc.