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Domestic Installer Scheme
What is the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme?
Intended for businesses who want to demonstrate they are competent to carry out electrical installation work against the requirements of the BS 7671 and Approved Document P in England and Wales, enabling businesses to register completed installation work in accordance with Part P.
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed principal duty holder (PDH).
- A proposed qualified supervisor (QS)*
- who holds the relevant electrical qualifications and;
- has at least two years’ supervisory experience.
- Required level of insurance cover.
- Appropriate electrical work completed by your business within the last 12 months, for your assessment.
- A credit/debit card to make the initial, non-refundable application review fee of £95 + VAT.
*The proposed PDH and proposed QS can be the same person.
What happens next?
We will review your application to confirm you meet the mandatory requirements of the scheme.
Once your application has been successful we will arrange your office and site assessment and take the remaining payment.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £650 + VAT (inclusive of a non-refundable £95 + VAT application review fee).
Once certified, annual certification fees apply.
Approved Contractor Scheme
What is the NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme?
Intended for businesses who want to demonstrate they are competent to carry out all types of electrical work and periodic inspection and testing against the requirements of the BS 7671.
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed principal duty holder (PDH).
- A proposed qualified supervisor (QS)*
- who holds the relevant electrical qualifications and;
- has at least two years’ supervisory experience.
- Required level of insurance cover.
- Appropriate electrical work completed by your business within the last 12 months, for your assessment.
- A credit/debit card to make the initial, non-refundable application review fee of £95 + VAT.
*The proposed PDH and proposed QS can be the same person.
What happens next?
We will review your application to confirm you meet the mandatory requirements of the scheme.
Once your application has been successful we will arrange your office and site assessment and take the remaining payment.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £1200 + VAT (inclusive of a non-refundable £95 + VAT application review fee).
Once certified, annual certification fees apply.
Approved Contractor + Domestic Installer Scheme
What is the NICEIC Approved Contractor with Domestic Installer Scheme?
This bundle of our two flagship schemes is intended for businesses who want to demonstrate they are competent to carry out all types of electrical work and periodic inspection and testing against the requirements of the BS 7671 and Approved Document P in England and Wales, enabling businesses to register completed installation work in accordance with Part P.
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed principal duty holder (PDH).
- A proposed qualified supervisor (QS)*
- who holds the relevant electrical qualifications and;
- has at least two years' technical responsibility.
- Required level of insurance cover.
- Appropriate electrical work completed by your business within the last 12 months, for your assessment.
- A credit/debit card to make the initial, non-refundable application review fee of £95 + VAT.
*The proposed PDH and proposed QS can be the same person.
What happens next?
We will review your application to confirm you meet the mandatory requirements of the scheme.
Once your application has been successful we will arrange your office and site assessment and take the remaining payment.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £1200 + VAT (inclusive of a non-refundable £95 + VAT application review fee).
Once certified, annual certification fees apply.
Competent Persons Scheme
What is the NICEIC Competent Person Scheme?
Intended for businesses who want the ability to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales.
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed principal duty holder (PDH).
- A proposed competent person with the relevant qualifications and training.
- Knowledge of the relevant building regulations applicable to your area of work.
- Insurance cover.
What happens next?
We will review your application to confirm you meet the mandatory requirements of the scheme.
Once your application has been successful we will arrange your office and site assessment and take the remaining payment.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £960 + VAT.
Once certified, annual certification fees apply.
BAFE - Fire Detection and Fire Alarms System Scheme
What is the NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarms Scheme (BAFE)?
Intended for businesses in the fire protection industry, to demonstrate competence with the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems.
What do you need to apply?
The BAFE SP203-1 scheme document specifies the full criteria for businesses looking to be certified.
What happens next?
We will review your application to confirm you meet the mandatory requirements of the scheme.
Once your application has been successful we will arrange your office and site assessment and take the remaining payment.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £1200 + VAT.
Once certified ongoing certification fees apply.
Hazardous Areas Scheme
What is the NICEIC Hazardous Areas Scheme?
Only available if your business is already certified under our Approved Contractor Scheme, this scheme is an ideal add-on to demonstrate that your business is competent to carry out electrical work in potentially explosive areas where gases, vapours or combustible dust particles are present.
What do you need to apply?
- Already be certified under the NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme.
- A proposed qualified supervisor (QS)*
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who holds the relevant hazardous electrical qualifications and;
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has at least two years' technical responsibility.
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- Required level of insurance cover.
- Appropriate electrical work completed by your business in hazardous environments within the last six months, for your assessment.
What happens next?
We will review your application to confirm you meet the mandatory requirements of the scheme.
Once your application has been successful we will arrange your office and site assessment and take the remaining payment.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £1190 + VAT (inclusive of a non-refundable £95 + VAT application review fee).
Once certified, annual certification fees apply.
PAS 2030 Installer Scheme
What is the NICEIC PAS 2030 Scheme?
Intended for businesses seeking to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for installing energy-efficiency measures, including heating, insulation and electrical.
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed nominee who is responsible for ensuring that the company meets PAS 2030 requirements.
- A proposed nominated technical person with the relevant qualifications and training.
- Required level of insurance cover.
What happens next?
We will review your application to confirm you meet the mandatory requirements of the scheme.
Once your application has been successful we will arrange your office and site assessment and take the remaining payment.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £860 + VAT.
Once certified, annual certification fees apply.
MCS
What is the NICEIC Microgeneration Certification Scheme?
Intended for businesses who want to demonstrate that they are compliant in installing small scale renewable power and heat generation, including solar pv, solar thermal and heat pumps.
What do you need to apply?
- A proposed nominee who is responsible for ensuring that the business meets MCS requirements.
- A proposed nominated technical person with the relevant qualifications and training.
- Insurance cover.
What happens next?
We will review your application to confirm you meet the mandatory requirements of the scheme.
Once your application has been successful we will arrange your office and site assessment and take the remaining payment.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from £800 + VAT.
Once certified, annual certification fees apply.