Stroma Certification Releases Microgeneration Certification Scheme

To further supplement Stroma Certification’s broad range of training, certification and suite of software, Stroma Certification are now fully licensed to run Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) for the certification of microgeneration installers, accredited under UKAS BE EN 45011:1998.

The MCS scheme ensures all members notifications, inspections and installations of Solar Photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal and heat pump microgeneration technologies are produced to exacting high standards and that members are:

  • Competent to undertake inspections and installations
  • Qualified to the National Occupation Standard qualification(s) required
  • Adequately insured Professional Indemnity (PI) and Public Liability (PL) plus have obtained Insurance Backed Warranty where appropriate
  • Adopting operational procedures maintaining quality assurance (QA) consistency and accuracy of installations
  • Recording appropriate details and paperwork for auditing
  • Fully informed of legislative developments and incentives, undertaking a minimum level of continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Maintaining a high standard of operational integrity, whilst undertaking both the on-site and off-site activity associated with the notifiable works
  • Hold membership with the Renewable Energy Association (REA)

Installer certification entails assessing the supply, design, and installation, set-to-work and commissioning of renewable microgeneration technologies.

As part of the scheme a number of assessments visits at various stages are required to determine technical competency for undertaking installation in accordance with the required standard(s).

Those wishing to become MCS certified can apply to Stroma Certification via the application form.

To find out more about the scheme call 0845 621 11 11, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit http://www.stroma.com/mcs-microgeneration-certification-scheme

For further information, contact: Stroma Marketing Department
Pioneer Way
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 5QU
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MCS related courses offered by Stroma Certification:

  • City & Guilds 2399 Level 2 Award in Environmental Technology Systems
  • City & Guilds 2399 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) design, Installation and Maintenance Training
  • City & Guilds 2399 Solar Thermal Installation and Maintenance Training
  • BPEC Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate
  • BPEC Domestic Solar Hot Water Installer Training
  • City & Guilds and BPEC Heat Pump Installer Training
  • Domestic Developers Compliance Course
  • Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor Course
  • On Construction Energy Assessor (OCEA) Training & Certification (Newly constructed dwellings)
  • Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) Training & Certification (Existing dwellings)
  • Non-Domestic Energy Assessment (NDEA) Training & Certification

With reputable standing within the energy assessment market, Stroma Certification are perfectly placed to expand into the Competent Person Schemes and Microgeneration Certification Schemes arena, fully supported by training and software solutions that can integrate with current systems and legislation.

Stroma Certification is licensed by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to run the following Microgeneration Certification Schemes (MCS):

  • Solar Photovoltaics (PV)
  • Solar Thermal
  • Heat Pumps

The MCS scheme is accredited under UKAS BS EN 45011:1998

Stroma Certification is licensed by the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) to run the following Competent Person Schemes (CPS):

  • Installation of Microgeneration and Renewable Technologies
  • Heating and Hot Water Systems
  • Part P Installation of fixed low or extra low voltage electrical installations

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