Interested in joining the association? - The first step is becoming eligible.

Training is the most important requirement of NCCA membership. The Association insists that all applicants for membership undertake at least the entry level Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Course, or equivalent*, and reach the prescribed NCCA standard in the written test papers which follow. For further information on NCCA courses, please see the training page.

* If you have completed training in Carpet or Upholstery Cleaning through the IICRC, or courses provided by the Franchises, ChemDry, Rainbow International or Safeclean, you can bypass attending the NCCA Course and take the full NCCA exam at home or in the workplace. If you have completed both Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning training through the IICRC you can then bypass the NCCA Course and Exam and join directly. Please contact the NCCA office for further information.

For details on the IICRC please visit the Cleaning Industry page.

For details on ChemDry, Safeclean or Rainbow International please visit the Associate Members page.

Only after completing a recognised training course and achieving the required pass mark in the NCCA or equivalent examination, will you be able to apply for Full Membership. However, if you are not the sole owner/operator of the company, are employed or have employees, the company must also comply with the One to One Training rule before you are able to apply. The One to One rule was put into place in 2007 to ensure that all NCCA members and new applicants are using trained technicians when carrying out any carpet and upholstery cleaning and related services. When a company applies for membership, details of all company technicians and their qualifications must be communicated to the NCCA office and an agreement, confirming One to One compliance, must also be signed. Please contact us if you would like further information about the rule.

The final requirement for membership is insurance. All NCCA members must have adequate insurance to cover them in the event of a problem or accident. A Public Liability insurance policy (which is standard for companies offering services to the public) is required and this must include cover for items being worked upon. The NCCA have three recommended insurance companies on our list, please see the Associate Members page for McGregor Lloyd Ltd, Giles Insurance Brokers and Camberford Law Plc.

The current membership fee is £206 + VAT.

For full details about the NCCA, membership and training please complete our enquiry form and download the Membership Information Pack or request the information be sent to you.