1. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme Comms Installer 08 FCS Installers Accreditation Scheme Michael Eagle General Manager, FCS

2. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme Silver Award Scheme -feedback Lack of credibility Lack of recognition Not delivering value Name implies “second best” Had its day but is now out of date Review launched following 2007 event

3. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme Principles & Scope Scheme to be based on the principles of FCS1362 Scheme to be managed by FCS Defined entry level criteria Accreditation to be vested in the individual installer For “larger” companies, mgmnt systems to be assessed Testing & auditing to be carried out on annual basis All testing & auditing to be carried out by approved third parties (i.e. no self assessment) All accreditation is subject to review following complaints Rebranding

4. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme Criteria & Qualifications All accredited members must hold relevant MESF/VECP qualifications Skills and knowledge will be assessed against the requirements of FCS1362 Accreditation is limited to the technology assessed (e.g. cellular, PMR etc.) Accreditation is only valid if qualifications are current and up to date

5. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme Audit Programme Every accredited installer will be audited annually Company management systems to be assessed annually, where appropriate Assessments and audits are carried out by the appointed third party contractors FCS will oversee the programme, maintain records and manage corrective action

6. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme Training Training and qualifications to be provided by MESF Training will be appropriate to the installed technology in scope of accreditation Courses will be available on a standard or bespoke basis

7. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme Promotion of the Scheme An annual promotional budget to be provided Activity to be agreed annually in line with available budget Combination of PR and endorsement Recognition to be secured from government, regulator and industry Relaunch & rebrand to: “FCS Installers Accreditation Programme” New logo

8. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme Costs Targeting annual fee of c. £200 Balance between credibility and affordability Monthly payment option Seeking to avoid duplication of cost and effort – exploring links with MESF and IMI

9. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme Next Steps Assess feedback from current SAS members and others Finalise standards and fees Discuss “transition” arrangements Launch before end 2008

10. Representing the Communication Services Industry Daventry -14 May 2008 FCS Installers Accreditation Programme And finally … Any Questions? meagle@fcs.org.uk