Accreditations
& Certifications
Heron Electrical work in sectors and environments where safety, best practice and the latest knowledge is paramount. As a result, we are active members of key accreditation bodies, meaning all our work is approved and certified.
We’re continuously working to gain more accreditations, so you, our customer, have confidence in our service and electrical practices.
NICEIC
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
approved contractor
NICEIC Approved Contractors are assessed to the highest standards covering all types of electrical installations. As a NICEIC Approved Contractor, all Heron Electrical’s electrical undertakings comply with BS 7671 and relevant codes of practice. With records and ongoing accuracy and consistency of test equipment used for certification and reporting purposes. Heron Electrical maintain a record of any complaints made about the technical standard of electrical works carried out, together with any details of remedial action taken. Heron Electrical also have a strict, written health and safety policy and carry out risk assessments.
Accreditation received: Sept 2020
NICEIC
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
domesic installer
The NICEIC Domestic Installer scheme covers contractors who do installation work in domestic properties. It is important to use a Domestic Installer to comply with the requirements of Part P.
We are assessed annually to certify that our business and technical standards of electrical installations continue to comply with the NICEIC Council’s rules.
Accreditation received: Sept 2020
MCS
Microgeneration Certification Scheme
Solar PV Installation
MCS was introduced to help ensure good quality products and installations. By setting robust standards the industry can continue to develop with confidence.
MCS protects our customers, ensuring the products installed and the installer of any renewable energy solution that feeds back to the national grid meet the approved standards.
Accreditation received: May 2022
MCS
Microgeneration Certification Scheme
BATTERY STORAGE
MCS was introduced to help ensure good quality products and installations. By setting robust standards the industry can continue to develop with confidence.
MCS protects our customers, ensuring the products installed and the installer of any renewable energy solution that feeds back to the national grid meet the approved standards.
Accreditation received: Sept 2023
MCS
Microgeneration Certification Scheme
air source heat pumps
MCS was introduced to help ensure good quality products and installations. By setting robust standards the industry can continue to develop with confidence.
MCS protects our customers, ensuring the products installed and the installer of any renewable energy solution that feeds back to the national grid meet the approved standards.
Accreditation received: Feb 2024
RECC
Renewable Energy Consumer Code
The Consumer Code links closely to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) installer and product certification scheme. Both of these are run by the Licensee, Gemserv, on behalf of the Government. The Code is backed by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) as part of a self-regulation initiative, the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme.
Accreditation received: May 2022
CHAS
Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme
Heron Electrical are fully assessed as compliant contractor by CHAS. Our clients can be assured our policy, arrangements, systems and organisation for health and safety are approved to the required standards in both the public and private sector.
Accreditation received: Feb 2022
TrustMark
TrustMark (Government Endorsed Quality) Approved Business
Furthering our commitment to quality workmanship and customer service, Heron Electrical is a TrustMark Approved Business. TrustMark is a Government Endorsed Quality Scheme driven by several factors, including helping consumers make energy efficiency improvements to their homes and enhancing the protection they can depend on when making such decisions.
Accreditation received: May 2023
OZEV
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles Approved Installer
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) is a team working across government to support the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). We are providing support for the take-up of plug in vehicles, as well as funding to support chargepoint infrastructure across the UK.
Accreditation received: May 2022
SMSTS
Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Heron Electrical’s Directors and senior Electrical management hold SMSTS certificates to ensure we carry our health and safety practices correctly, in line with relevant legislation affecting safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. Highlighting the need for risk assessments in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures and adequate communication to sustain the health and safety culture within our workforce.
Accreditation received: May 2022
CSCS
Construction Skills Certification Scheme
We are members of CSCS and demonstrate an agreed level of occupational competence in health and safety on construction sites.
Accreditation received: From 2007 onwards
British Safety Council
Health and Safety for Directors and Senior Managers
Heron Electrical completed an e-learning course that provides our Directors and Senior Managers with an understanding of their responsibility for the safety, health and wellbeing of people within our organisation.
Accreditation received: Jan 2022
EAL
EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Heron Electricals’ Managing Director holds EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems (600/5175/9).
Certified subjects include knowing the requirements to install, commission and handover small scale solar photovoltaic systems (D/602/3086); and installing, commissioning and handing over small scale solar photovoltaic systems.
Accreditation received: Nov 2021