2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March 1st

[EasyMCSLtd]

For 2 weeks our Head MCS Mentor will be discussing MCS Accreditation, what's involved, common fears and misconceptions, and for those who have already achieved MCS, the importance of maintaining it, spot checks and your annual audit.

Feel free to ask as many questions as you like.

Looking forward to your questions.

Easy MCS Ltd
Easy MCS Ltd | The Award Winning - MCS Accreditation & Renewable Training Specialists
0844 414 60 41

 

[babba]

Re: 2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March

Dont you mean qms and with the latest changes I think a lot of people will be put off the hoop jumping. 2012 is going to be uphill all the way. I dont even think you can help us but if you know a couple of people looking for 4KW systems Im your man.

 

[EasyMCSLtd]

Re: 2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March

Dont you mean qms and with the latest changes I think a lot of people will be put off the hoop jumping. 2012 is going to be uphill all the way. I dont even think you can help us but if you know a couple of people looking for 4KW systems Im your man.

Hi Babba,

Easy MCS offer support for installers through the entire MCS process from application through to assessment, this does include a bespoke quality management system but our service is much more than just the QMS element. Unfortunately we cannot help directly with lead generation although our partner 'MCS Directory' will soon be adding a tender submission button which will assist with end users uploading installation requests to local installers.

I hope this helps.

 

[sptrotter67]

Re: 2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March

we installed a 10KWp system in October last year but i am being asked by the customer if we meet BREEAM and CIBSE code 4 plus was the system overseen by a specialist commissioning engineer. I have told them that we are MCS/Napit registered, accredited under MCS001 and our engineers are SSEG trained by eco skies plus hold relevant 17th edition and /or elect test certs. What more do they need. Can you advise as to what BREEAM and CIBSE code 4 are and if they relevant for us to install solar PV.

 

[SAS]

Re: 2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March

I am currently using a third party company to provide me with structural calculations for our installations, would it be possible to send you a copy of a report to see if you can check its eligibility and conformance with regulations for peace of mind?? If so, please provide me an email address I can send to.
Thanks

 

[adamcharvet]

Re: 2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March

One thing I'm slightly confused about is the Insurance backed warranty - I know that ELECSA emailed round recently to say they were offering insurance for warranties against potential bankruptcy etc and that this was a requirement of compliance with MCS and REAL guidelines - my question is this - do we have to now go back over all of our installations and offer this to each client, and if so are we able to charge for this (I understand in Elecsa's case it costs around £30-40 per contract) or do we HAVE to offer it free of charge?

Thanks,

 

[Farmelectrics]

Re: 2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March

please explain mcs

 

[EasyMCSLtd]

Re: 2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March

I am currently using a third party company to provide me with structural calculations for our installations, would it be possible to send you a copy of a report to see if you can check its eligibility and conformance with regulations for peace of mind?? If so, please provide me an email address I can send to.
Thanks

SAS
MCS states that if you are in any doubt as to the structural suitability of the building you should consult a structural engineer. In many cases, electricians fitting Solar PV would be in doubt. Both static and wind loadings should be considered. Your report should be considering these issues and basically giving a yes or no for the proposed installation. Assessing bodies will normally accept a report from a qualified roofer, they are less likely to "be in doubt" than an electrician.

As with all things MCS, if you have commissioned a report from a company for structural advice then you should be able to justify why this company is competant to carry out that report. If you think that the information they have given you is either insufficient or possibly incorrect then you should query this with them.

 

[Phil Bennett]

Re: 2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March

I came across a situation In November when a potential client had bought all of his own kit. He then had it installed by an electrician & roofer etc & then had a certificate issued by a third party who had not carried out any work other than certification. This I consider does not comply with REAL code of practice and MCS requirements. Any views ?

 

[elbar]

Re: 2 Weeks of MCS Accreditation Talk - Gaining MCS & Maintaining MCS - Expires March

We are a small size electrical contactors with MCS accredition for solar PV. We didn't go for your MCS pack but do you offer a package that helps to keep track of installations, etc and help us prepare for the MCS inspection (due October)?
Also, is it alegal requirement to handle all payments for PV installations to conditions set by REAL?