MCS - Information Page
Please note all MCS Guidance and Standards can be obtained within the MCS Library.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for assessment and Certification Installers must meet certain requirements including:
MCS FAQs
Do I need to hold certification against PAS 2030 to apply for certification under The IAA MCS Scheme?
No. To apply for MCS Certification you just need to meet the eligibility criteria. However, if you are already PAS 2030 Certified by The IAA then your Annual PAS and MCS audits will be coordinated where possible.
How long will it take to achieve Certification?
If all the scheme requirements are met then Certification could be achieved in as little as 12 working days.
Do The IAA provide consumer Guarantees for MCS installations?
Yes. Microgeneration equipment is usually covered by a manufacturer’s warranty and workmanship must be covered under an MCS approved Guarantee.
Do I have to register with a Consumer Code before Certification can be granted?
Yes. We now offer IAA Microgeneration Guarantees are now being issued and are available to IAA certificated members and members of other certification schemes recognised by The IAA, where applicants sign up and comply with the guarantee scheme Terms and Conditions. For more information visit our Microgeneration Guarantee Page.
Do The IAA offer an MCS Competent Persons Scheme to allow me to self-certify compliance with the Building Regulations?
No. The complex nature of Microgeneration technologies means that multiple Building Regulations requirements may need to be satisfied (for example Part P covering electrical circuits).
Can The IAA offer further guidance on the systems I need to have in place to satisfy the scheme criteria?
Absolutely. The IAA can offer guidance and toolbox talks on how to comply with the Scheme requirements but the strict rules that govern our UKAS Certification means that we cannot offer consultancy services or help you develop your procedures.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for assessment and Certification Installers must meet certain requirements including:
- Be directly engaged in the design, installation, and commissioning of one or more relevant MCS measures
- Be able to demonstrate a minimum of one installation of each relevant MCS measure, that Certification is being applied for or have completed an IAA recognised vocational qualification for each relevant MCS measure applied for
- Agree to comply with a code of practice (Consumer Code) which is relevant to the scope of business in the microgeneration sector, and is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)
- Be located at an identifiable physical trading address appropriate for its activities and clearly identified on all communications with customers
- Be able to demonstrate business probity and financial viability and hold public liability insurance cover for the range of work undertaken to a limit of a minimum of £2m
- Commit to be bound by The IAA Scheme terms and conditions and comply with any reasonable requirements of the Certification Scheme Operators
- Competence of Personnel
- Quality Management System
- Health & Safety
- Materials & Handling procedures
- Design capability (if the scope of Certification covers Design and Installation)
- Installation procedures
- Management of sub-contractors
- Consumer protection, Complaint handling & Guarantees
- Records
MCS FAQs
Do I need to hold certification against PAS 2030 to apply for certification under The IAA MCS Scheme?
No. To apply for MCS Certification you just need to meet the eligibility criteria. However, if you are already PAS 2030 Certified by The IAA then your Annual PAS and MCS audits will be coordinated where possible.
How long will it take to achieve Certification?
If all the scheme requirements are met then Certification could be achieved in as little as 12 working days.
Do The IAA provide consumer Guarantees for MCS installations?
Yes. Microgeneration equipment is usually covered by a manufacturer’s warranty and workmanship must be covered under an MCS approved Guarantee.
Do I have to register with a Consumer Code before Certification can be granted?
Yes. We now offer IAA Microgeneration Guarantees are now being issued and are available to IAA certificated members and members of other certification schemes recognised by The IAA, where applicants sign up and comply with the guarantee scheme Terms and Conditions. For more information visit our Microgeneration Guarantee Page.
Do The IAA offer an MCS Competent Persons Scheme to allow me to self-certify compliance with the Building Regulations?
No. The complex nature of Microgeneration technologies means that multiple Building Regulations requirements may need to be satisfied (for example Part P covering electrical circuits).
Can The IAA offer further guidance on the systems I need to have in place to satisfy the scheme criteria?
Absolutely. The IAA can offer guidance and toolbox talks on how to comply with the Scheme requirements but the strict rules that govern our UKAS Certification means that we cannot offer consultancy services or help you develop your procedures.
Your next steps
If you are interested in becoming a member under the IAA MCS Certification scheme, simply complete our application form or register your interest below and a member of our team will be in contact within 48 hours. From here you will be provided with guidance covering your onboarding and accessing training and an IAA Auditor will then arrange an assessment against the MCS Scheme eligibility criteria and requirements.
For further information about MCS & The IAA click here.
For further information about MCS & The IAA click here.