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Scheme active from December 2012
This is a Certification scheme for Individuals
Primary Contact for the Scheme
Renewable Installers Register
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Ireland – Renewable Installers Register
SEAI are mandated to develop and maintain a 'Renewable Installers Register' in line with certain requirements of the EU Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources. The register provides the details of suitably qualified Installers of the following technologies: Small-scale biomass boilers and stoves, Solar photovoltaic (Solar PV), Solar thermal systems (Solar Water Heating), Shallow geothermal systems and Heat Pumps. The objectives of the Renewable Installers Register are to: - Support homeowners in selecting suitability qualified installers of certain renewable technologies - Reduce energy use, costs and greenhouse gas emissions - Build market capacity and competence by driving contractor training...
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Links to more information about the scheme
Certification
Certification Bodies
itb.ie/IndustryInnovation/index.html
Certification Providers
Technologies covered by the scheme
Supported Technology, Size and Possibility of Financial Support |
Are any other qualifications required to practice? | |||||||||
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Technology | Size Min and Max sizes | Necessity of Cert./ Qual. Is the scheme mandatory or voluntary for the technology listed? | Supporting financial schemes? Are there any supporting financial schemes? | Necessity for financial support Is it mandatory to be certified to qualify for the financial incentive? | EQF What level of education according to European Qualifications Framework is the scheme equivalent to? [?] | Plumber Is the supporting qualification as a plumber required? | Electrician Is the supporting qualification as an electrician required? | Parts Is a specializiation in the companents required as a supporting qualification? | Other Other requirement details | Financial Schemes |
Air Heat Pump | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Biomass | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Ground Heat Pump | ... Domestic installations | Not applicable | ||||||||
Shallow Geothermal | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Solar Photovoltaic | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Solar Thermal | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Water Heat Pump | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary |
Supported Technology, Size and Possibility of Financial Support |
Are any other qualifications required to practice? | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | Size Min and Max sizes | Necessity of Cert./ Qual. Is the scheme mandatory or voluntary for the technology listed? | Supporting financial schemes? Are there any supporting financial schemes? | Necessity for financial support Is it mandatory to be certified to qualify for the financial incentive? | EQF What level of education according to European Qualifications Framework is the scheme equivalent to? [?] | Plumber Is the supporting qualification as a plumber required? | Electrician Is the supporting qualification as an electrician required? | Parts Is a specializiation in the companents required as a supporting qualification? | Other Other requirement details | Supporting Financial Schemes |
Air Heat Pump | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Biomass | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Ground Heat Pump | ... Domestic installations | Not applicable | ||||||||
Shallow Geothermal | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Solar Photovoltaic | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Solar Thermal | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary | ||||||||
Water Heat Pump | ... Domestic installation | Voluntary |
The following competencies are covered by the Certification/Qualification
Legislation, subsidies and standards | |
Costs/Benefit analysis (eg. payback period) | |
Design (appropriate design of system dependent in relation to targeted heating system) | |
Installation (actual installation process) | |
Commissioning (ensure effective commissioning of system for optimal performance) | |
Monitoring (operational or performance monitoring) | |
Maintenance (understanding of maintenance and warranty based issues) |
Training costs and duration
Average training cost | €3,001 - €5000 |
Ongoing Costs in order to be Certified/Qualified | Yes
In order to be placed on the RIR as a Solar Photovoltaic installer, installers must be registered electricians, registered with Registered Electrical Contractors of Ireland (RECI). RECI assess the qualifications of the electricians. No certification fees or costs for the RIR |
Training Consists of the following elements
Theory | Mandatory |
Practical | Mandatory |
Workplace Learning | Not Required |
Examination | Mandatory |
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | Mandatory |
Ongoing Quality Control | Not Required |
Ongoing review of standards
The Certification is valid for | |
Requalification is required | |
Inspections of the installers work are carried out | |
Evaluation of wider standards |
If an installer is not compliant with the standards set out in the certification/qualification the following
penalties may apply
A financial penalty could apply | |
Retraining may be required | |
Suspension from the scheme | |
Exclusion from the scheme | |
None |
Customers of a certified/ qualified installer may benefit from the following insurance
Damage to the renewable energy system | |
Damage to wider energy infrastructure within end-users’ home | |
Structural or building damage | |
Significant degradation in system performance | |
Poor consumer code of conduct |
The process for recognising the Certifications/ Qualifications issued by another member state (mutual recognition)
There is an established process for mutual recognition | |
Details | Installers need to be listed on the other countries registered list |
Evidence of certification | |
Evidence of formal training | |
Declaration | |
Evidence of quality | |
Other, please detail | In order to be placed on the RIR as a Solar Photovoltaic installer, installers must be registered electricians, registered with Registered Electrical Contractors of Ireland (RECI). RECI assess the qualifications of the electricians. |
An aptitude test | |
Undergo a period of monitoring | |
Demonstrate continuous professional development | |
Evidence of quality of installations |
Expected to demonstrate language ability | |
Expected to demonstrate insurance |
National legislation associated with the scheme
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The following additional functions in relation to renewable energy are conferred on SEAI:
(a) to liaise with relevant persons to ensure in so far as is reasonable that by 31 December 2012 certification schemes or equivalent qualification schemes for installers of small-scale biomass boilers or stoves, solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, shallow geothermal systems and heat pumps become or are made available;
(b) to provide information to the public on—
(iv) certification schemes or qualification schemes referred to in paragraph (a), and
(v) the list of installers who are qualified or certified in accordance with the provisions referred to in paragraph (a);