Paddeco’s Third Party Certification scheme provides a framework of standards to ensure that HVAC operatives are competent and compliant in the workplace. It guarantees they are working to the highest possible industry standards, the National Occupational Standards (NOS), and that they are being continually monitored and upskilled in the workplace. Our scheme certifies the competence of the individual to undertake their role.
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In the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, 2017, the Industry Response Group established the Competence Steering Group (CSG), which recommended the forming of twelve working groups to develop competence frameworks.
Working Group 2 (WG2 Installers) made several recommendations within the Competence Steering Group’s report “Setting the Bar” and the competence framework pilots report (Phase One). In addition to a mandatory Level 2 or Level 3 qualification for all individuals, it also includes: accredited third party certification of companies, and installers.
Companies are required to keep an updated record of competent individuals, including demonstrating the process of assuring competence and how the maintenance of competence is managed and developed.
To be accepted onto the Paddeco Third Party Certification scheme, operatives must either hold, or be working towards, a minimum Level 2 qualification, relevant to the role for which they are seeking certification.
Certification periods last two years, with recertification taking place thereafter. Initial certification consists of a workplace observation, which covers the relevant Performance National Occupational Standards. The Operative then enters an ongoing period of continuous assessment, completing three knowledge-based assessments, one every six months.
After each 24-month period, the process is repeated.
