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who we are NICEIC and ELECSA are leading voluntary regulatory bodies for the electrical contracting industry and wider construction services. Owned by Certsure LLP, they maintain a combined roll of over 37,000 contractors. All of our contractors undertake an annual assessment for their scheme(s) of choice ensuring their work is completed to the highest standards. Platinum Promise All customers are covered by our Platinum Promise. This provides assurance to your customers that any work that has not been carried out in compliance to the building regulations will be rectified. It lasts for 6 years, up to a limit of 25,000. It provides consumers with an extra peace of mind and NICEIC and ELECSA contractors with a competitive advantage over others. THE POWER OF CERTIFICATION TO INCREASE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Our certification schemes are designed to increase business opportunities for you. We offer multiple scheme certifications designed to support you for any type of work or industry you operate within. We can certify you for the following: Approved Contractor Part P Schemes Microgeneration (MCS) Green Deal Further scheme opportunities In addition to our certification services, each year we also Support over 480,000 consumers IN FINDING a contractor cover over 10,000 businesses with tailored insurance policies train over 4,000 contractors issue over 1,000,000 certificates welcome 2,000 contractors to events provide over 20,000 copies of the wiring regulations Assist with over 60,000 technical queries through our helpline 2
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APPROVED CONTRACTOR Scheme Overview NICEIC s Approved Contractor Scheme represents the pinnacle of contracting excellence in the UK. It is designed to maintain and publish a roll of approved electrical contractors that have been assessed against a specific set of requirements including competency. The scheme is open to any contractor or contracting organisation that is actively engaged in electrical contracting and can demonstrate their competence to undertake electrical installation work in accordance with BS7671. Inclusive in the price of this scheme is the Domestic Installer Scheme and/or the Certifier of Construction Scheme, once the requirements and competence has been demonstrated. The Jersey Notification Scheme may also be inclusive if the applicant is a Qualified Supervisor of an Approved Contractor. Benefits The use of the NICEIC Approved Contractor mark on their stationery, website, vehicles and advertising material Access to the NICEIC Online certification system so they can certify and notify their jobs online Technical support and a secure log in area on the NICEIC website All electrical work benefits from the Platinum Promise 4
PART P SCHEMES Scheme Overview Registration with either the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme or ELECSA Part P Scheme allows assessed businesses to selfcertify their own domestic electrical installation work and ensure it is compliant with the requirements of Part P of the Building Regulations. The schemes cover the design, installation, inspection & testing and certification of electrical work associated with dwellings, intended to operate at low or extra low voltage in accordance with BS7671 and the Building Regulations. Benefits Acceptance of Building Compliance Certificates by local authorities without costly Building Control inspection fees Access to the NICEIC or ELECSA Online certification system so they can certify and notify their jobs online The use of the NICEIC Domestic Installer or ELECSA logo on their stationery, website, vehicles and advertising material Technical support and a secure log in area on the NICEIC or ELECSA website All their work covered by the Platinum Promise Eligibility for TrustMark approval 5
MICROGENERATION SCHEME (MCS) Scheme Overview NICEIC & ELECSA are licenced to run the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) for installers of Environmental Technologies. Consumers and householders can gain access to the financial incentives such as Feed in Tariffs (FITs) and the Renewable Heat Incentives (RHIs) by using MCS Registered Installers and MCS Certified Products. The Department of Energy and Climate Change designed MCS to protect the funding, consumers and industry and to ensure robust standards of competence are met and maintained. Technologies covered Solar Thermal Hot Water Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Micro Wind Turbines Heat Pumps (Ground and Air source) Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) 6
GREEN DEAL INSTALLER SCHEME Scheme Overview NICEIC & ELECSA are licenced to run Green Deal Installer Schemes for companies who install energy efficient measures in accordance with PAS 2030. It is a requirement of Green Deal finance, Home Improvement cashback and ECO that installers work in accordance with this standard. The Department of Energy and Climate Change designed Green Deal to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the UK and achieve carbon targets; by providing access to funding for the installation of specific measures, looking for this framework to boost industry by ensuring the standard of work through competence and a robust management system. The Green Deal is anticipated to create an increased demand from homeowners, tenants and businesses to upgrade their properties without the need for any upfront payment. This could be because a customer wants to reduce their energy spend and improve the look and feel of their property or because they need the installation and would like to use the Green Deal as a way to pay for it to avoid the large upfront costs. Sample of the measures included Insulation - inc External, Internal and Cavity wall Heating systems - inc Gas, Oil and Electric Storage heaters Full list of measures can be found at www.grendealorb.co.uk Registration to the Green Deal Assessor Scheme is also available. 7
ADDITIONAL SCHEMES Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) NICEIC Competent Persons Schemes (CPS) allow registered installers who are competent in their field to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. Registrations included, but not limited to, are Oil, Plumbing, Solid Fuel, Insulation, Heating, Hot Water and Ventilation plus many more. BAFE This BAFE scheme has been developed for the Third Party Certification of those organisations involved in fire detection and fire alarm systems. The scheme recognises the importance of providing compliant systems, while at the same time minimising false alarms. Certifier of Construction Scheme NICEIC s Certifier of Construction Scheme is designed to enable qualified professionals to have the authority to certify work for building warrant purposes and to comply with the Scottish Building Regulations governing electrical installations in domestic and non-domestic buildings. PAT Testing Scheme NICEIC operates a national registration scheme for enterprises conducting Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). Jersey Notification Scheme EN 17024 accredited States of Jersey Register of Electrical Inspectors and Testers (Competent Person s Scheme). In September 2002 a requirement in the Building By Laws (Jersey) came into effect specifically requiring inspection, testing and certification of electrical installation work in buildings to be undertaken by persons who have been certified as competent. Then in July 2007 it also became a requirement that all electrical installation work in Jersey must be notified to the Local Authority Building Control Department. Anybody carrying out electrical work in Jersey will benefit from registering with this scheme as it will dramatically reduce their costs and time. NICEIC Hazardous Areas Scheme EN 45011 / ISO 17065 accredited Is an extension to scope only available to contractors that are Approved Contractors and can demonstrate and are undertaking electrical work in potentially explosive atmospheres. It is designed to meet the specific additional requirements of electrical installations in potentially explosive atmospheres including petroleum forecourts, to ensure the safety of people and property. 8
THE POWER TO SUPPORT OUR contractors We offer a number of added value services to support our contractors grow their businesses. These include: Direct shop Training Insurance Online Certification Technical Support Consultancy Take a look at the next few pages to find out more > 9
THE POWER TO SUPPLY THE RIGHT PRODUCTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS - DIRECT Our Direct shop stocks over 2,000 items enabling contractors from all trades to access the products they need to get the job done. Product ranges include; certificates, publications, test equipment, tools, labels, stickers, label printers, workwear and much more. Some of the top sellers include: BS 7671 Wiring Regulations Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) Electrical Installation Certificates Gas Safety Guides Landlord / Home Owner Gas Certificate NICEIC and ELECSA embroidered workwear Design Genie Electrical design software Five great reasons to shop with Direct 1. Wide range of unique products 2. Competitive prices 3. Industry-leading publications 4. Guaranteed 24 hour delivery on orders placed before 1pm (excludes test equipment) 5. We put our customers first 10
THE POWER TO DELIVER INDUSTRY-LEADING TRAINING For any business looking to stay ahead of the competition, keeping up-to-date with the latest training requirements is imperative. We offer a range of learning and development opportunities designed to keep individuals abreast of industry requirements as well as maintaining a competitive advantage from up-skilling. Our courses are created by leading industry experts who have a wealth of industry experience, giving clear, up-to-date and relevant best practice guidance. In addition to our classroom based courses at nationwide centres, we also offer fantastic online learning solutions providing contractors with flexibility and saving them time and money. Furthermore we can design bespoke and in-company courses to suit your individual business needs. Our courses take place at a range of venues throughout the UK and include the following amongst many others 17th Edition Periodic Inspection and Testing Initial Verification PAT Testing Safe Isolation Fire Alarm Design Emergency Lighting Design Domestic and Commercial Gas Water Regulations Renewable Technologies 11
THE POWER TO COVER YOU ALL THE WAY NICEIC and ELECSA offer affordable insurance services that are attuned to the needs of contractors, whether they are electricians, gas engineers or renewable energy installers. Our aim is to be the number one provider of insurance services to contractors in terms of exclusive products at competitive prices. Products include: Liability Insurance We offer as standard: 2m Public Liability 75k Professional Indemnity 100k Failure to Perform 50k Tax Investigation Cover Jury Service Cover Van Insurance We offer as standard: Third Party, Fire & Theft, Comprehensive Cover Motor Breakdown Cover 1000 Tools cover Legal Expenses Policies can also be tailored to the businesses specific needs. ELECSA/NICEIC Insurance Services is a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group Limited, registered in England with company number 4043759. ELECSA/ NICEIC is a trading name of Certsure LLP who are an Introducer Appointed Representative of Towergate Underwriting Group Limited. 12
THE POWER TO CERTIFY YOUR WORK ON-SITE, ONLINE, IN MINUTES Exclusive to NICEIC and ELECSA customers, our Online Certification System is free to access and has no software to install - therefore you can continue to certify your work immediately! The system is also integrated to Building Control notification and therefore provides the complete solution for your business to certify and notify your work all in one place, in minutes. Available across most devices, Online Certification offers a flexible solution to certifying and notifying work anytime, anywhere. Benefits All certificates available and ready to use All completed certificates and jobs are held securely in your online account Attach images and notes to certificate PDFs Free ongoing support and training No update costs or licence fees 13
THE POWER TO DELIVER UNRIVALLED TECHNICAL SUPPORT NICEIC and ELECSA offer expert technical support to ensure our customers are kept up-to-speed with industry standards and everchanging regulations. Contractors can access our technical services via: Technical helpline Priority access to our team of technical engineers with years of industry experience who handle over 60,000 phone calls every year. Pocket Guides We have a range of free, handy technical reference cards covering a range of topics. which are perfect for you to carry on-site. Connections Magazine Our quarterly magazine is filled with technical articles and keeps contractors up-to-speed with the latest changes in the industry. Events Our award-winning and industry leading events welcome over 2,500 contractors every year. They provide an opportunity to meet with technical engineers who will offer support and advice. Furthermore they provide access to suppliers and manufacturers demonstrating their latest products and services. 14
THE POWER TO DELIVER EXPERT ADVICE & CONSULTANCY NICEIC Consulting offers a multi-fuelled auditing service to our customers. Our principal areas of business activity are external auditing of electrical and gas installations, providing an independent viewpoint on many matters pertaining to safety, best working practices and legislation. Whether you specify electrical or gas work, our consultancy customers can benefit from significant time and cost savings on project specifications. We work with a variety of clients ranging from local authorities, housing associations, central government departments, social landlords and energy companies. We have over 15 years consulting experience and support our customers to avoid technical pitfalls, minimise complaints, decrease costs and most importantly enhance safety. Consulting services include Health Checks Gap Analysis Policy and Procedures Review Specification and Service Level Agreement Review Quality Control Programmes 15
For more information or to access any of our services contact us now: Telephone 0870 013 0458 Email sales@certsure.com Post Warwick House, Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5ZX Online niceic.com or elecsa.co.uk the power behind your business