The Microgeneration Certification Scheme MCS

Installers

The scope of this Scheme is the supply, design, installation, set to work, commissioning and handover of the microgeneration technologies.

An assessment is undertaken at the contractor's office(s) and at least one installation site to ensure that policies and procedures meet the requirements of the Scheme and that the work that has been undertaken is consistent with the system design.

This Scheme is open to companies involved in the supply, design, installation, set to work and commissioning of microgeneration systems and technologies.

Consumer protection

All applicants wishing to become an MCS certified installer will have to demonstrate that they have signed up to a Code of Practice that meets the guidelines set by the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT's) Consumer Code Approval Scheme.

The purpose of this is to ensure that contractors offer consumers protection, including complaints handling and a comprehensive performance prediction for products to prevent mis-selling.

The REAL Assurance Scheme (Renewable Energy Assurance Limited) is in the process of completing stage 1 of the OFTs Consumer Codes Scheme and is the code that DECC has accepted for this Scheme. Further details can be found at http://www.realassurance.org.uk/.

Other schemes will be accepted if they are OFT approved or are in the process of receiving this approval, subject to further review.

MCS Certified Installer Mark

Installers who have a current valid certificate from us may use the following mark on their advertisements and literature to show that they are part of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme:

Certificate Number MCS "XXX"

"Description of the Technology certificated"

‘XXX' is the certificate number and the logo of the certification body issuing the certification is placed in the right hand box.

Scheme documents and requirements

These documents set out the requirements for installer certification for each technology. They refer to other published standards and requirements. Click on the appropriate document to review and download.

Standards: