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ABOUT THE BWCA

Professional Training and Accreditation For UK Window Cleaners. There are about 180,000 window cleaners in the UK who service industrial, commercial and residential clients. The work of a window cleaner has become increasingly complex in recent years, due in large part to tighter regulation, better equipment and the adoption of specialist techniques (such as abseiling, powered access and waterfed poles).

The British Window Cleaning Academy was founded in 1997 in answer to the training need for professional window cleaners at all levels. The aim has been, not only to enable individual companies to improve their skills, but also to raise the level of professionalism within the industry.

Recently, The BWCA began its own accreditation programme for professional window cleaners called ClearChoice. This scheme is designed to help building owners and householders to find a professional (and trained) window cleaner.

BWCA TRAINING

Courses at The BWCA cover a wide variety of topics designed to help window cleaners at all levels acquire the skills they need. Candidates achieve compliance in all of the key areas, but training doesn’t end there. The aim of The BWCA syllabus is to enable window cleaners to grow their businesses and reach the top end of their chosen sector. Training is not only the key to a safer working environment, but also the gateway to a profitable and successful business future.

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    WINDOW CLEANING BUSINESS

    Craig Mawlam

    CRAIG MAWLAM

    Craig has been in the window cleaning industry for over 30 years. His successful window cleaning business “Over The Top” was the first to use rope access techniques for window cleaning in the UK, and pioneered a unique range of equipment for this very purpose. In 1997, Craig developed The Reach & Wash® System and went on to launch the BWCA

    REUBEN REYNOLDS

    With nearly 30 years of experience, Reuben is a leading expert in the exterior cleaning industry, specializing in water-fed pole systems and soft washing. A long-time instructor for the BWCA, he focuses on safety, ergonomics, and professional best practices. Beyond training, Reuben is an innovator who helped develop the Foamion™ and Constant Flow systems, continuously shaping modern cleaning standards and equipment technology.

    STEVE DUNMORE

    Learn from the inventor of Roof WandTM , Steve Dunmore. Steve not only invented the Roof WandTM, he has also been successfully running his own roof cleaning business and has now cleaned over 200 roofs using this new system. Steve will explain all the challenges he faced and how he overcame them, reveal tips and tricks that will give you a competitive edge and much more! Steve has managed to create a work/life balance which allows him to work cleaning roofs for an average of 3 days a week, leaving time for him to develop new technologies and pursue other past times.

    IVAN SHAW

    Ivan has been involved in the exterior cleaning industry for over 20 years and has extensive practical experience in Window Cleaning, Soft Washing, and Roof Cleaning. Based in Falkirk, Ivan delivers BWCA practical training courses for Waterfed Pole Cleaning, Soft Washing, and Roof Care applications.

    Alongside training, Ivan also supplies Ionic Systems products, providing professional equipment, support, and advice for contractors throughout Scotland.