The IAA and MCS
The IAA has successfully applied to be UKAS accredited to certify contractors against the requirements of the MCS Standards. The initial focus will be technologies that complement insulation measures, so The IAA can offer MCS certification for:
The IAA has successfully applied to be UKAS accredited to certify contractors against the requirements of the MCS Standards. The initial focus will be technologies that complement insulation measures, so The IAA can offer MCS certification for:
- Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
- Installation
- Design
- Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP)
- Installation
- Design
- Solar PV
- Solar Heating (Thermal)
- Battery Storage
Benefits of The IAA and MCS
By becoming MCS Certified, IAA members will benefit from:
- Competitively priced certification and guarantees
- Access to Microgeneration Guarantees
- Integration with PAS 2030 audits and surveillance, reducing management overhead
- Becoming listed on an approved list of contractors on The IAA and MCS websites
- Access to opportunities for enabling work, e.g. fabric insulation upgrades
- Support with CPD material and training.
How much does MCS Certification cost?
Please note all fees below are exclusive of VAT.
Please note all fees below are exclusive of VAT.
Interested? What should you do next?
If you are interested in becoming a member under the IAA MCS Certification scheme, simply complete
If you are interested in becoming a member under the IAA MCS Certification scheme, simply complete
our application form or register your interest on our enquiry page here, and a member of our team will be in contact within two working days. 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.
Eligibility Criteria and Q&A
To be considered for assessment and certification, installers must meet certain requirements to support you with your application.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for assessment and Certification Installers must meet certain requirements including:
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). MCS members are required to comply with either the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) or the HIES Consumer Code: Renewable Energy Installation Protection.
- 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
The assessment will then consider key areas defined within the MCS Technical Standards including:
- 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
Feedback
Ms Louth, Groundtherm
"I would like to thank Brian for is time with last week on our MCS audit, he is a credit to you company he has a lot of time for you on his visit also put you at ease."
Mr Mukhtar, Hyndburn Energy Ltd
"Thank you for arranging the MCS assessment for solar PV and battery storage which was carried out on the 28/03/2023 by a very professional gentleman Brian. On booking the assessment Brian kept me informed about the assessment date and has showed great professionalism explaining each step to me and my team.
We cannot thank Brian enough the way this was carried out everything from start to finish of the site visit was conducted to a professional manner. We have regular audits and assessments as we are installers under the Pass 2030 for Eco 4 Brian has been very helpful and also informative we really appreciate Brian as he showed a lot of respect to us and our religion upon offering Brian a cup of tea he refused as we as Muslims are fasting as it’s the month of Ramadan he did not want to eat or drink in front of us he is a true asset to the company thank you once again."
Mr Vorajee, Greenstorm
"We’d highly recommend the IAA for any fabric or renewable contractor seeking to gain their PAS or MCS accreditations. The IAA’s prompt service, personal support and flexibility from inspectors and the very quick turnaround from application to accreditation make the IAA our provider of choice for accreditation for the foreseeable future. Thank you to all involved, and to Brian for the highly efficient accreditation journey."
Ms Louth, Groundtherm
"I would like to thank Brian for is time with last week on our MCS audit, he is a credit to you company he has a lot of time for you on his visit also put you at ease."
Mr Mukhtar, Hyndburn Energy Ltd
"Thank you for arranging the MCS assessment for solar PV and battery storage which was carried out on the 28/03/2023 by a very professional gentleman Brian. On booking the assessment Brian kept me informed about the assessment date and has showed great professionalism explaining each step to me and my team.
We cannot thank Brian enough the way this was carried out everything from start to finish of the site visit was conducted to a professional manner. We have regular audits and assessments as we are installers under the Pass 2030 for Eco 4 Brian has been very helpful and also informative we really appreciate Brian as he showed a lot of respect to us and our religion upon offering Brian a cup of tea he refused as we as Muslims are fasting as it’s the month of Ramadan he did not want to eat or drink in front of us he is a true asset to the company thank you once again."
Mr Vorajee, Greenstorm
"We’d highly recommend the IAA for any fabric or renewable contractor seeking to gain their PAS or MCS accreditations. The IAA’s prompt service, personal support and flexibility from inspectors and the very quick turnaround from application to accreditation make the IAA our provider of choice for accreditation for the foreseeable future. Thank you to all involved, and to Brian for the highly efficient accreditation journey."