The schemes we offer are designed to:
Provide compliance with Building Regulations
Save time and money for both installers and homeowners
Ensure work is carried out by qualified, assessed, insured professionals
Schemes
Monthly payments available
Approved Contractor Scheme
Certifying your business for:
- Commercial and industrial electrical installations
- Domestic installations (excluding Part P).
- Initial and periodic inspection and testing.
From £1,240 + VAT*What's included
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed qualified supervisor (QS) who holds the relevant qualifications; and at least 2 years supervisory experience.
- £2 million public liability insurance
- £250k professional indemnity insurance
- Appropriate electrical work completed by your business within the last 12 months, for your assessment.
For more information, see full details.
The application process
- Submit your application and application review fee, and we’ll check your business meets the scheme’s core requirements.
- If approved, we’ll take payment of your annual scheme fee and arrange your assessment.
- An assessor will then review your documents, office systems, and onsite work in person to ensure that your business meets the standards of your chosen scheme.
- Once verified, you’ll be certified and can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive NICEIC benefits.
Monthly payments available
Domestic Installer Scheme
Certifying your business for:
- Domestic electrical installations.
- Part P notifiable installations.
From £670 + VAT*What's included
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed qualified supervisor (QS) who holds the relevant qualifications; and at least 2 years supervisory experience.
- £2 million public liability insurance
- Appropriate electrical work completed by your business within the last 12 months, for your assessment.
For more information, see full details.
The application process
- Submit your application and application review fee, and we’ll check your business meets the scheme’s core requirements.
- If approved, we’ll take payment of your annual scheme fee and arrange your assessment.
- An assessor will then review your documents, office systems, and onsite work in person to ensure that your business meets the standards of your chosen scheme.
- Once verified, you’ll be certified and can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive NICEIC benefits.
Monthly payments available
MCS Contractor Scheme
Choose this scheme to:
- Enable your business to notify renewable installations on the MCS Installation Database.
From £825 + VAT*What's included
What do you need to apply?
- A main contact with responsibility for ensuring that the business meets MCS requirements.
- A technical supervisor with the relevant qualifications and training.
- £2 million public liability insurance.
- £250k professional liability insurance.
- £5 million employers liability insurance.
- Appropriate work completed by your business within the last 12 months, for your assessment.
- A site for each technology your business is applying for with appropriate work completed within the last 12 months, for your assessment.
For more information, see full details.
Gain certification in selected technologies
- Solar heating
- Solar photovoltic (PV)
- Air source heat humps (ASHP)
- Ground source heat pumps (GSHP)
- Electrical Energy Storage Systems
The application process
- Submit your application and application review fee, and we’ll check your business meets the scheme’s core requirements.
- If approved, we’ll take payment of your annual scheme fee and arrange your assessment.
- An assessor will then review your documents, office systems, and onsite work in person to ensure that your business meets the standards of your chosen scheme.
- Once verified, you’ll be certified and can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive NICEIC benefits.
Monthly payments available
Competent Person Scheme
Choose this scheme to:
- Self-certify your work in specific technologies as compliant with building regulations.
From £670+ VAT*What's included
What do you need to apply?
- A competent person with the relevant qualifications and training.
- Knowledge of the relevant building regulations applicable to your area of work.
- Required level of insurance cover.
For more information, see full details.
Gain certification in selected technologies
- Gas
- Heating
- Hot water
- Ventilation
- Plumbing
- Microgeneration
The application process
- Submit your application and application review fee, and we’ll check your business meets the scheme’s core requirements.
- If approved, we’ll take payment of your annual scheme fee and arrange your assessment.
- An assessor will then review your documents, office systems, and onsite work in person to ensure that your business meets the standards of your chosen scheme.
- Once verified, you’ll be certified and can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive NICEIC benefits.
PAS 2030 Installer Scheme
Choose this scheme to:
- Access funding for retrofit installations such as ECO4, SHDF and LAD.
From £1,045 + VAT*What's included
What do you need to apply?
- A nominee who is responsible for ensuring that the company meets PAS 2030 requirements.
- A technical person with the relevant qualifications and training.
- Required level of insurance cover.
For more information, see full details.
Gain certification in selected technologies
- Condensing boilers
- Heating controls
- Under-floor heating
- Heating systems insulation
- Lighting controls (non-domestic only)
- Light fittings
- Storage heaters
The application process
- Submit your application and application review fee, and we’ll check your business meets the scheme’s core requirements.
- If approved, we’ll take payment of your annual scheme fee and arrange your assessment.
- An assessor will then review your documents, office systems, and onsite work in person to ensure that your business meets the standards of your chosen scheme.
- Once verified, you’ll be certified and can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive NICEIC benefits.
This scheme is currently closed for new applications
BAFE SP203-1 Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System Scheme
Chose this scheme to:
- Help your business demonstrate compliance with and knowledge of fire safety regulations.
From £965 + VAT*What's included
What do you need to apply?
- A primary contact to manage communications with BAFE and ensure compliance with the scheme requirements.
- A lead individual with the required technical competencies and qualifications.
- The required level of insurance cover.
- Level 3 for Fire Alarms & Fire Detection Systems BS5839-1
For more information, see full details.
Gain certification in selected technologies
- Design
- Installation
- Commisioning and handover
- Maintenance
The application process
- Submit your application and application review fee, and we’ll check your business meets the scheme’s core requirements.
- If approved, we’ll take payment of your annual scheme fee and arrange your assessment.
- An assessor will then review your documents, office systems, and onsite work in person to ensure that your business meets the standards of your chosen scheme.
- Once verified, you’ll be certified and can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive NICEIC benefits.
Scheme bundles
Monthly payments available
Approved Contractor with Domestic Installer Scheme
Certifying your business for:
- Domestic and non-domestic electrical installations.
- Initial and periodic inspection and testing.
- Part P notifiable installations.
From £1,240 + VAT*What's included
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed qualified supervisor (QS) who holds the relevant qualifications; and at least 2 years supervisory experience.
- £2 million public liability insurance
- £250k professional indemnity insurance
- Appropriate electrical work completed by your business within the last 12 months, for your assessment.
For more information, see full details.
The application process
- Submit your application and application review fee, and we’ll check your business meets the scheme’s core requirements.
- If approved, we’ll take payment of your annual scheme fee and arrange your assessment.
- An assessor will then review your documents, office systems, and onsite work in person to ensure that your business meets the standards of your chosen scheme.
- Once verified, you’ll be certified and can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive NICEIC benefits.
Monthly payments available
Approved Contractor with Domestic Installer and Rented Sector
Certifying your business for:
- Domestic and non-domestic electrical installations.
- Part P notifiable installations.
- Rented sector condition reporting.
- Periodic inspection and testing.
From £1,240 + VAT*What's included
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed qualified supervisor (QS) who holds the relevant qualifications; and at least 2 years supervisory experience.
- £2 million public liability insurance
- £250k professional indemnity insurance
- Appropriate electrical work completed by your business within the last 12 months, for your assessment.
For more information, see full details.
The application process
- Submit your application and application review fee, and we’ll check your business meets the scheme’s core requirements.
- If approved, we’ll take payment of your annual scheme fee and arrange your assessment.
- An assessor will then review your documents, office systems, and onsite work in person to ensure that your business meets the standards of your chosen scheme.
- Once verified, you’ll be certified and can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive NICEIC benefits.
Scheme add-ons
Rented Sector Scheme
Certifying your business for:
- Rented sector condition reporting.
Free**
What do you need to apply?
- To join the NICEIC Rented Sector Scheme, you need to hold Certification on the NICEIC Approved Contractor scheme.
- An NICEIC accepted qualified supervisor (QS) competent to undertake electrical inspections
- Professional indemnity Insurance - min £250,000 covering Electrical Installation Condition Reporting
For more information, see full details.
Requires certification on NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme
Hazardous Area Scheme
Choose this add-on to:
- Demonstrate your business's expertise in a specialist area of electrical Installation.
From £910 + VAT*
What do you need to apply?
- Certification on the NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme
- An NICEIC accepted Qualified Supervisor (QS) who holds the relevant hazardous electrical qualifications and has as at least two years technical responsibility.
- The required level of insurance cover.
- Appropriate electrical work completed by your business in hazardous environments within the last six months, for your assessment.
For more information, see full details.
Gain certification in selected technologies
- Rail
- Filling Stations
- Combustible Dust
- Explosive Gases/Vapours
- Landfill Sites
- Water Industry
Requires certification on NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme
Certifier of Construction, Scotland
Certifying your business for:
- Working in compliance with Scottish Government Building Standards.
Free**
What do you need to apply?
- Certification on the NICEIC Approved Contractor scheme.
- A proposed Certifier of Construction – this must be your business’s Qualified Supervisor for the NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme.
For more information, see full details.
Requires certification on NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme
Working in Jersey? The NICEIC Jersey Scheme is designed to help you quickly and easily notify electrical installations. Find out more.
Membership and Consumer Codes
Student Membership
Supporting your career:
- If you’re studying for an electrotechnical qualification, NICEIC’s Student Membership is designed to support you as you pursue a career in the industry.
Free
What do you need to apply?
- Evidence of the electrotechnical course you are undertaking
- Minimum of 3 months remaining on your current electrotechnical course or apprenticeship
For more information, see full details.
Key benefits
- NICEIC Pocket guide App
- Regular ENews
- Connections magazine
- The Wire webinars
The application process
- Submit your application, and we’ll check you meet the requirements.
- Once verified, you’ll be certified and can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive NICEIC benefits.
TrustMark
What is TrustMark?
- TrustMark is a government-backed quality scheme that offers protection to homeowners when having work done in their homes.
From £145 + VAT*
What do you need to apply?
- The required level of employers’ liability insurance, unless you are a sole trader.
- Trading history, unless you have been with NICEIC for over six months, or you are a limited company.
For more information, see full details.
Key benefits
- Committed to Quality
- Access to new work opportunities
- Consumer Protection
- ECO and Government Funding
The application process
- Submit your application and fee, and we’ll check your business meets the scheme’s core requirements.
- Once verified, you can enjoy access to a wide range of exclusive benefits.
Requires certification on a supporting NICEIC scheme
Which? Trusted Trader
What is Which? Trusted Trader?
- An endorsement scheme set up by the consumer organisation Which? to highlight the best
tradespeople in the industry. - This dual accreditation sends out the strongest signal to customers.
Price on application
What do you need to apply?
- Your business will need to be certified under an NICEIC scheme
- A copy of your most recent NICEIC assessment report
- You’ll also be asked for references from past customers.
For more information, see full details.
Key benefits
- Full use of the Which? Trusted Traders logo
- A profile on the Which? Trusted Traders website
- A dedicated account manager
- Help resolving complaints
The application process
- Get your application started by calling the Which? team on 0117 456 6062 and quoting NICEIC.
Requires certification on an NICEIC scheme
*The price shown is a starting rate. It assumes, for example, that your business has only one qualified supervisor/technical representative, that all required scopes of work can be reviewed during a single assessment, and that no additional on-site assessments are needed to confirm your business meets the certification standards for your scheme.
**No extra charges apply where compliance is demonstrated during your application or surveillance assessment. However, extra fees are applicable in some circumstances, for example, if you applied for our Certifier of Construction scheme and your business is located outside of Scotland.
We’re happy to discuss the specific cost for your business. Simply call our applications team on 03330 156 626 – we’re available and ready to talk Monday to Friday from 9:00 – 17:00.
If you feel a certification decision made by us is unfair, you may appeal. Please refer to our Appeals Guidance Document.