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WELCOMETHANK YOU FOR APPLYINGTO BECOME PART OF NICEICNICEIC offer market leading certification services across theconstruction industry and if you are now looking to diversifyinto the energy efficiency market we can help you achievecertification for PAS 2030.There are many benefits to becoming an NICEIC registeredcontractor, more of which can be found inside. The NICEICbrand is known and trusted by consumers and specifiers.Registration not only demonstrates your skills andprofessionalism, it also gives you peace of mind that ourproducts and services are the best in the industry.PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDEThis guide is designed to help you through the assessmentprocess to achieve PAS 2030 certification. It covers theprocess step by step, including sections on how to completeyour application for registration, how to prepare for yourassessment, and what happens once you are registered.If at any point you need any advice or assistance with any ofthe information contained in this guide, contact our friendlysales team on 0333 015 6626 who will be happy to help.We look forward to working with you and your business.Yours SincerelyHOW TO APPLYCALL US 0333 015 6626EMAIL US JOIN@NICEIC.COMWEBSITE NICEIC.COMEmma ClancyCEO, Certsure LLPWHITTING VALLEY ROADOLD WHITTINGTONCHESTERFIELDDERBYSHIRES41 9EY

CONTENTSBENEFITS OF JOINING NICEIC4THE REGISTRATION PROCESS5REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST6STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO REGISTRATION7WHAT IS THE GREEN DEAL?8THE OPPORTUNITIES OF PAS 2030?9MCS 023 ROUTE TO REGISTRATION10AFTER YOU ARE REGISTERED10

BENEFITS OFJOINING NICEICOUR AIM IS TO PROVIDE THE WHOLE PACKAGE TO CONTRACTORS BY OFFERING MANY ADDED VALUE SERVICES TO MAKEYOUR LIVES EASIER.REGISTERING WITH NICEIC WILL GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING:TOOLS TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESSNICEIC and scheme logos for your company vehicles,stationery and websiteNICEIC personalised business stationery and photo ID cardsavailable to orderFree 24/7 business and legal helplineYour work covered by the Platinum PromiseNICEIC contractors promoted to consumers and specifiersOpportunity for free registration onto the CompetentPersons Scheme for all PAS 2030 Installers if registrationconditions are metOpportunity to become registered with Which? TrustedTraders – trustedtraders.which.co.uk/fortradersTECHNICAL SUPPORTPriority access to the technical helplineFree pocket guidesTechnical seminar events including our TechTalks andaward winning Live events4TOOLS FOR YOUR TRADEFree quarterly Connections magazineAccess to Online Certification to certify and notify yourwork - niceiconline.comDiscounted training coursesAccess to discounted products including workwear,tools, test equipment and industry-leading publications niceicdirect.comExclusive insurance productsDiscounted vehicle leasingPLATINUM PROMISEAll customers of NICEIC registeredcontractors are covered by theNICEIC Platinum Promise.Our Platinum Promise providesassurance to your customers thatany work that has not been carriedout in compliance with the building regulations or installationstandards will be rectified. The Platinum Promise lasts forsix years from the date of work completion and covers upto a limit of 25,000 for any one installation. It providesconsumers with extra peace of mind and gives NICEICregistered contractors a competitive edge over others.

THE REGISTRATION PROCESSCALL US ON 0333 015 6626 TO APPLY, OR APPLY AT SHOP.NICEIC.COMPayment of the full balance on application via creditcard, cheque, direct debit or BACS transferWe will send you a welcome pack to help you preparefor your assessmentWe will contact you proposing a date for yourassessment visitYour assessment will be carried out by a local AssessorA further assessment is arrangedAdditional assessmentneededYour Assessor will complete an assessment reportduring the visit, recommending that you are acceptedor detailing further action required before theregistration process is completedAcceptedCongratulations! You are now registered and can takeadvantage of all of the benefits of being an NICEICPAS 2030 InstallerFurtheractionrequiredYou will be notified of any areas that need to beaddressed before your registration can be completed.In some cases this will be achieved by providingdocumentary evidence, such as when a technicalreference document needs to be purchased. In somecases you will need a further assessment if the matteris relating to the technical standard of workDocumentaryevidenceneededOnce the areas outlined have been addressed,the registration process will continueYou will receive your Registration Pack and Certificateof Registration5

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSCHECKLISTOPERATING PROCEDURES ASSESSMENTTHE COMPANY MUST OPERATE ROBUST MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES. THE COMPANY WILL BEASSESSED AGAINST THE RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS OF PAS 2030. YOUR COMPANY MUST:Have an individual responsible for the company’s certificationand all activities relating to PAS 2030 (usually a businessowner or director)Have a health and safety policy that identifies risks associatedwith the installation of energy efficiency measuresHave a process for identifying and resolving product andprocess non-conformitiesMaintain records of activities relating to PAS 2030Operate a complaints process that manages issues relating tothe PAS 2030Have a process for ensuring and recording all equipment iscalibrated and maintainedEnsure all product storage and transportation is conductedsafely and in accordance to manufacturer’s instructionsHave a process for assigning work to the appropriate staffand supervising their work (including subcontractors)Demonstrate management of subcontractors if applicableEnsure work is inspected and verified by the appropriatecompetent personHave a process that details the work specific tasks whichshould be undertaken for each installationHave a process for managing any changes in specificationthat will change the installation processHave a process for declaring that installations meet therequirements of PAS 2030Ensure work is undertaken by competent persons and incompliance with the Building Regulations relevant to thecountry(ies) in which the company operatesEnsure and record all employees and subcontractorscompetence and trainingON-SITE ASSESSMENTTHE COMPANY NEEDS TO DEMONSTRATE IT CAN INSTALL ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES. THIS IS ESTABLISHEDTHROUGH AN ON-SITE ASSESSMENT. THE ON-SITE ASSESSMENT SHOULD:Be within reasonable driving distance from the office ofthe company (30 minutes drive)Be accompanied by the operative that was responsible for theinstallation workHave been pre-arranged with the customer to ensure accessand permissionView one example of each measure; it is preferable if morethan one measure is located at the same siteHave a risk assessment to ensure the safety of all personnel6

STEP BY STEPGUIDE TO REGISTRATIONSTEP 1: APPLICATIONThere are a number of different ways to apply to registerwith NICEIC:Call our team on 0333 015 6626. We will take all of yourdetails and initial application fee over the phone and getyour application startedApply online at niceic.comComplete an application form and return to our salesteam along with a cheque to cover the initialapplication feeWhen we receive your application we undertake somebackground checks to verify the information provided.We will then schedule an assessment date as soon as possible.The length of assessment is dependent on the size andgeographical spread of your work as well as the number andtype of measures applied for.STEP 2: THE ASSESSMENTThis consists of two parts.Office assessmentTo assess the management system used by the company iscompliant to the requirements of PAS 2030.On-site assessmentTo assess an installation for each type of measure applied for.STEP 3: OUTCOME OF ASSESSMENTAt the end of your assessment, the assessor will make one ofthe following recommendations:Recommended – Your company will be recommended forregistration if your management system and installation workare compliant.Recommended on submission of evidence – Your companydid not fulfill all the assessment requirements, howeveridentified issues are minor and can be addressed through thesubmission of evidence.Not Recommended – Your company did not comply withthe requirements of the scheme on either the office oron-site assessment. The results of your assessment will thenbe reviewed by a different assessor who will grant certificationif you have been successful.ALREADY AN APPROVED MCS INSTALLER?Approved Installers on the Microgeneration CertificationScheme (MCS) have already shown that they have metmany of the quality system and competency requirementsof the PAS 2030 scheme and can therefore streamlineentry into PAS 2030 using the MCS 023 route.To find out how you can use this route to becomea PAS 2030 Installer please see page 10 formore information.7

WHAT IS THEGREEN DEAL?THE GREEN DEAL WAS INTRODUCED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE TO HELPCONSUMERS AND COMPANIES REDUCE THEIR ENERGY CONSUMPTION THROUGH THE INSTALLATION OFENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES ON EXISTING BUILDINGS.A Green Deal plan allows for the installation of energy efficiency measures without any upfront cost. Instead the costs arecollected through the energy bill, and are paid for by the energy savings that are generated from their use. How the GreenDeal works can be broken down into 5 simple steps. Please see the flow chart below to understand the processes involved inundertaking a Green Deal Plan.PROPERTY ASSESSMENTThe Energy Assessor undertakes an assessment of the property to identify its potential for energy efficiencyimprovement through the installation of measures.MEASURE RECOMMENDATIONSThe report provided by the Energy Assessor recommends which energy efficiency measures would be mostsuitable and identifies if grants are available under schemes such as the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).LOW INTEREST LOANSThe customer receives an attractive finance solution for the installation of energy efficiency measures bycontacting the Green Deal finance company.INSTALLATIONA PAS 2030 Installer will install the energy efficiency measures. The measures span from insulation and boilerreplacement to microgeneration and efficient lighting.ENERGY SAVINGSEnergy savings will start as soon as a measure is installed. The measures will help to protect consumers fromfuture energy bill rises, especially those in fuel poverty.8