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Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme

Representing the Communication Services Industry

Comms Installer 08

FCS Installers Accreditation Scheme

Michael Eagle

General Manager, FCS



Silver Award Scheme -feedback

• Lack of credibility

• Lack of recognition

• Not delivering value

• Name implies “second best”

• Had its day but is now out of date

• Review launched following 2007 event



Principles & Scope

• Scheme to be based on the principles of FCS1362• Scheme to be managed by FCS• Defined entry level criteria• Accreditation to be vested in the individual installer• For “larger” companies, mgmnt systems to be assessed• Testing & auditing to be carried out on annual basis• All testing & auditing to be carried out by approved third

parties (i.e. no self assessment)• All accreditation is subject to review following complaints• Rebranding



Criteria & Qualifications

• All accredited members must hold relevant MESF/VECP qualifications

• Skills and knowledge will be assessed against the requirements of FCS1362

• Accreditation is limited to the technology assessed (e.g. cellular, PMR etc.)

• Accreditation is only valid if qualifications are current and up to date



Audit Programme

• Every accredited installer will be audited annually

• Company management systems to be assessed annually, where appropriate

• Assessments and audits are carried out by the appointed third party contractors

• FCS will oversee the programme, maintain records and manage corrective action



Training

• Training and qualifications to be provided by MESF

• Training will be appropriate to the installed technology in scope of accreditation

• Courses will be available on a standard or bespoke basis



Promotion of the Scheme

• An annual promotional budget to be provided• Activity to be agreed annually in line with

available budget• Combination of PR and endorsement• Recognition to be secured from government,

regulator and industry• Relaunch & rebrand to:

“FCS Installers Accreditation Programme”• New logo



Costs

• Targeting annual fee of c. £200

• Balance between credibility and affordability

• Monthly payment option

• Seeking to avoid duplication of cost and effort – exploring links with MESF and IMI



Next Steps

• Assess feedback from current SAS members and others

• Finalise standards and fees

• Discuss “transition” arrangements

• Launch before end 2008



And finally …

Any Questions?

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