MCS accreditation

[exbdc]

Someone I know (not me, honest) has set up a company installing renewables. He has no electrical qualifications, certification or approvals whatsoever & is doing both domestic & commercial work. I would be interested to learn members' views if this is legit & the possible ramifications.

 

[kme]

Well, it deffo isn`t legal - plus

1. He can`t access the carbon trust grant / loan schemes (materials supply AND installer must have MCS accredition.)

2. The works are subject to BRCS (domestic AND commercial).

3. The electrical side still has to be correctly tested & certified.

4. The government FITs (feed-in-tariffs), for selling back to the grid, are only given to those with MCS accredition.

So I am really surprised that he`s getting any work, unless he has some numpty signing off for him?

KME

 

[exbdc]

Well, it deffo isn`t legal - plus1. He can`t access the carbon trust grant / loan schemes (materials supply AND installer must have MCS accredition.)

2. The works are subject to BRCS (domestic AND commercial).

3. The electrical side still has to be correctly tested & certified.

4. The government FITs (feed-in-tariffs), for selling back to the grid, are only given to those with MCS accredition.

So I am really surprised that he`s getting any work, unless he has some numpty signing off for him?

KME

Don't think he even has a numpty.

Wanted me to do a bit of work for him relating to market research & marketing, but wasn't too keen as I didn't really want to get involved with a dubious operation.

 

[MCS]

Hi Guys,

Just picking up on the discussion regarding MCS Accreditation. We are MCS Accreditation specialists and would be happy to provide any information or advice on what you need to do etc.

Anything you need just drop me a PM or go to www.mcsaccredited.com or call 0844 414 6041

Cheers