How do you get MCS accreditation?

There are essentially two ways in which an installation company may prove the competency of its employees.

  1. The first way is via in date qualifications held and/or short courses attended.
  2. The second way is prove competency through demonstrating experience to your MCS Certification Body.

What is MCS accreditation?

What is MCS? MCs, or the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, is a quality assurance scheme for microgeneration technologies. Technology which is MCS accredited has been installed to a high standard and will operate both safely and efficiently.

Is Napit Recognised?

This is a UKAS accredited industry scheme that covers all of the electrical work included above in CPS but is not limited to England and Wales. Certification against this scheme is recognised in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

What is Napit accreditation?

NAPIT Registration is authorised by the government to operate Competent Person Schemes in support of self certification against the Building Regulations in England and Wales. NAPIT Certification is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to certificate installers across a wide range of schemes.

Do you need to be MCS registered?

Please note that an MCS certificate is not a mandatory or legal requirement for system installation. In order to obtain an MCS certificate, the installation must meet all of the following three requirements: Include an MCS certified product.

How do I become a registered solar installer?

How to become a PV Greencard Installer

  1. Register for the PV GreenCard Certification with Genergy.
  2. Take the 5-day course.
  3. Complete assessment.
  4. Get certified and registered on the SAPVIA installer database.

What are MCS standards?

MCS certification is a mark of quality and demonstrates compliance to industry standards. It is supported by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. MCS certification demonstrates the quality of products and competence of installers in the renewable technology sector.

Is NAPIT UKAS accredited?

NAPIT is a leading Government approved and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited membership scheme operator in the building services and fabric sector.

What is the difference between NAPIT and NICEIC?

N.A.P.I.T stands for “The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers. N.I.C.E.I.C used to stand for “National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting but is now a trading name of Ascertiva Group Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of the Electrical Safety Council.

Is NAPIT part of NICEIC?

NAPIT and ECA are trade associations, NICEIC is a consumer’s organisation, so there is a difference.

Is MCS certificate building regulations?

Note: All MCS installations fall under the scope of Building Regulations and as part of completion arrangements evidence must be provided of a work completion certificate issued by a local authority or self-certification of the installation works by a member of a competent person’s scheme – this is a separate process …

When do you need to register with Napit for MCs?

All MCS work must also be registered on the MCS Installation Database within 10 days of commissioning a system (this is not a NAPIT system and must be accessed separately). Website Listing – Once successfully certified, your business will be added to the MCS Installer search facility as well as the NAPIT online search facility.

Do you have to be a Napit member to install microgeneration?

For their installations to be eligible, you must be certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). All microgeneration installations are classed as notifiable works under the Building Regulations (England and Wales) and your NAPIT membership will allow you to notify through the Competent Person Scheme (CPS).

Can a Napit scheme be classed as notifiable works?

All microgeneration installations are classed as notifiable works under the Building Regulations (England and Wales) and your NAPIT membership will allow you to notify through the Competent Person Scheme (CPS). Identify the activities which are relevant to you in the table below to determine the corresponding schemes.

How to become a member of Napit UK?

If you would like to discuss the scheme further with us, contact our friendly Customer Registration Department on 0345 543 0330 (Ext. 1) or email us at [email protected]. To apply for this membership scheme, simply follow the link to fill in the relevant Membership Application Form