February 2012
The C2C Services division of Severn Trent Services achieved NICEIC accreditation on 14th February 2012, a key qualification and recognition for their high standards of electrical work. The mechanical and electrical (M&E) team were put through their paces over the last few months to show NICEIC what good quality and rigorous electrical processes they practice.
NICEIC is one of the UK’s leading electrical contracting industry body’s, which electricians and electrical contractors can enrol to become members of. NICEIC oversees the competencies and technical ability of its registered companies, and is a highly recognised body within the UK electrical industry.
The M&E team have been undertaking a broad range of electrical installation and testing work to the required standard for many years. To gain this accreditation they had to go through a number of stages to prove to inspectors that they meet the standards of the NICEIC.
Nigel Baxter, Maintenance Manager at C2C Services explained that NICEIC look at a representative sample of work, their premises, documentation, equipment, and the skills of staff in order to award the accreditation. Nigel gave details of just some of the stages to gain this accreditation;
- Comply with the national electrical installation safety standard BS 7671
- Hold current editions of all the British Standards and technical reference documents
- Undertake electrical installation and testing work to the correct standard
- Carry out Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant Codes of Practice
- Show that premises and instruments are appropriate for all electrical work
- Maintain accurate records of test instruments for certification and reporting purposes
- Show the company has adequate public liability insurance, quality standards and complaints procedures in place.
- Have an appropriate Health and Safety Policy and be carrying out risk assessments.
- Show that electricians are qualified and competent, and appropriately supervised.
- Show that electricians are qualified and competent and are adequately and appropriately supervised.
NICEIC has been assessing the company for the last three months and confirmed accreditation this month. As a registered contractor with NICEIC, C2C Services will be re-assessed on a regular basis to show that they are competent and capable of meeting the relevant technical and safety standards, codes of practice and rules of the schemes they are registered to.
Nigel Baxter personally achieved the relevant City & Guilds qualifications, in order to ensure that the NICEIC assessment process went smoothly. Nigel now holds the role of Principal Duty Holder and Qualified Supervisor for the NICEIC on behalf of C2C Services. He commented that; “Gaining accreditation with NICEIC provides evidence to existing and potential clients that we are a reputable company with the relevant expertise.”