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MCS Accreditation Training

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is the Quality Standard of the renewables industry. Installers that are approved under the scheme operate to written standards of work which ensure consistency and reliability and inspire customer confidence.

In April 2011 the government Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme will begin. This scheme with revolutionise the heating industry by encouraging the installation of renewable technology by providing a clean energy cash back payment based upon the heat generated for use within the dwelling.

Householders that install, Air source and ground source Heat Pumps amongst other technologies, will receive annual incentive payments. These payments will range between £200 and £1500 per household and will be paid for up to 23 years. To ensure these payments won’t devalue in time, the incentive is linked to inflation.

To claim the incentive payment, the system must be installed by an MCS accredited installer and will be back dated to cover installations installed from the 15th July 2009.

With such large payments available, it is clear that the higher installation cost of heat pumps will cease to become an inhibitive factor. The industry is already seeing massive increases in the heat pump market, and all indications suggest this will continue to rise.

Unfortunately many installers are denying themselves access to this very lucrative market by choosing to avoid the MCS accreditation process. For many installers they do not have the time or inclination to put in to place the administration systems that are required by the scheme.

Vent Axia have teamed up with our training partner to be able to offer a complete MCS accreditation package, meaning that you can gain MCS accreditation in a fast and hassle free way. Our route to MCS accreditation is easy:

1) Subscribe to the MCS service on our website.
2) Receive your user ID and Password.
3) Log in and fill out a simple questionnaire about your company.
4) Select the date for your training course.
5) Attend the training course and receive full set of master documents.
6) Learn how to use the documents on your course.
7) Incorporate the documents into your daily work.
8) Attend the assessment day we have arranged for you.
9) Become an MCS installer.

Further details regarding the scheme can be viewed in PDF format by clicking here.

Our service will provide you with all the forms, procedures and documents that you need to become a MCS accredited installer.

Click here to book your MCS accreditation package »



More details of the MCS scheme:

Standard MCS001
These requirements outline the general operation of the installation company, defining duties and responsibilties to individuals.
The requirements cover document control, product control, corrective action, inspection and testing, training and health and saftey.
Documented evidence of written procedures, a Quality Manual and a Health and Safety System will need to be produced on inspection

Standard MCS002
This standard outlines the various regulations, directives and standards that must be adhered to during the installation of microgeneration procedures.
For each technology a site inspection of an installation will be required to ensure that these requirements are met.

Standard MIS3005
This standard defines the requirements for either Air or ground Sourced Heat Pump Systems. It requires written evidence for:

    • Site assessment and system design
    • Building Heat Load requirements
    • Performance estimation
    • System insulation
    • Compliance to Building Control Regulations
    • Compliance to Building Planning Regulations
    • System weatherproofing and durability
    • User manuals, warranty and decommissioning

Documents Supplied

    • Audit Schedule
    • Audit Report
    • Customer Enquiry Form
    • Non Conformance Report
    • Customer Complaints Form
    • Contract of Sale
    • Variation of Contract
    • Approved Supplier List
    • Warranty Certificate
    • Purchase Order
    • Installation Letter
    • Closing Letter
    • Equipment Calibration Record
    • Purchase Order Log
    • Invoice
    • Invoice Log
    • Customer Complaint Log
    • Staff Appraisal Form
    • Supplier Review Form
    • Internal Document List
    • External Document List
    • Electronic Document List
    • Procedure List
    • Management Meeting Minutes
    • Staff Training Record
    • Document Distribution List
    • Non Conformance Label
    • Non Conformance Log
    • Heat Pump Survey Form
    • Heat Pump SAP Calculator
    • Heat Pump System Design Check Form
    • Heat Pump commissioning Report
    • Heat Pump Commissioning Certificate
    • Heat Pump Handover Documents

Click here to book your MCS accreditation package »

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