CI12_FITAS_update_Jason McComb

Jason McComb
Scheme Manager
jmccomb@fcs.org.uk
Based on UK Code of Practice
•Formerly MPT1362
•Living document
•Updated May 2010
•The ‘de facto’ industry standard
Key Objectives
•Industry wide scheme
•Broad scope
o cellular
o business radio
o tracking and telematics
•Ongoing training and development
•Recognition from customers and other key
representative organisations
•Associated benefits for members
Entry Criteria
• A qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds) gained within the last 5
years in Auto Electrical or similar
• A minimum of 2 years continuous employment immediately
prior to application
• Current & appropriate public liability and minimum of £5
million product liability/ defective workmanship liability
insurance
Route to accreditation
• Complete required core training modules (Home Study
Course 9 months limit) :
o MESF Certificate 1 – Basic Installation
o FCS1362
• Pass the associated exams
• Live audit of work quality and conformance to FCS1362
• On going training requirement (repeat or specialist)
Training
MESF Certificate 1
Certificate 1 – Basic Installation
Provides a solid foundation in electrical theory
and application. Effectively a refresher and test
of underpinning knowledge, the elements
covered are essential to anyone working on
electrical installation.
Certificate 2 - FITAS
•Developed by FCS and MESF specially for the
FITAS scheme
•Provides the theory and practical knowledge
of best practice in line with the UK code of
practice FCS1362.
Accreditation under FITAS is based upon
successful completion of this certificate
Ongoing Specialist Training
•Blue Light
•Petroleum Regulations
•Digital Radio UK
•Customer Service
•Manufacturer Specific Instructions
Member Benefits
• Listing on FCS website
• Affiliations with other industry
accreditation schemes
• Supplier discounts
– Co Star
– Chameleon
– Nemesis
– Vauxhall / VW Vans
– Vauxhall Cars
FITAS Member Code of Practice
•Workmanship
•Customer Service
•Guarantees
•Advertising
•Complaint Handling
•Rectification
Patrons
In Summary
•FITAS accreditation is based on recognised and
published standards
•Provides on-going training and development in
specialist areas
•Accreditation re-tested every 3 years to allow updated
knowledge to be demonstrated.
•Live Auditing will take place at least once in every 3
year cycle to ensure adherence to ‘best practice’.
The Future…….
•Currently researching into a 2 day course rather than
home study.
•Digital Radio UK
•City & Guilds
•Apprenticeships
Jason McComb
Scheme Manager
jmccomb@fcs.org.uk
Networking Break
30/05/2012
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