Scheme active from May 2014
This is a Certification scheme for Individuals
Primary Contact for the Scheme
Ryszard Wnuk
The Polish National Energy Conservation Agency
Chief Adviser to the Management Board for RES
Poland – Certification of installers in the field of renewable energy
Links to more information about the scheme
udt.gov.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=816&Itemid=1019
Certification Bodies
Certification Providers
In Polish law (Act of RES, Article 136 item 3), the certificate may be issued to the installer who: 1. possesses: a) full capability to execute legal acts and use full public rights, b) a document confirming the qualifications associated with the installation of sanitary, energy, heating, cooling or electric equipment or installations, or c) a documented three-year professional experience in the scope of installation or modernisation of sanitary, energy, heating, cooling or electric equipment or installations, or d) a certificate of graduation from at least two-semester post-graduate studies or equivalent studies, whose curriculum was related to the issues contained in the scope of the training programme defined in the regulations issued on the basis of Article 152 item 2, or e) a certificate of completing the training provided by the producer of the specific type of installation of renewable energy source which, in its theoretical and practical part, included the issues of designing, installing, maintenance, modernisation and preserving the due technical status of the renewable energy source installations; 2. was not convicted for an intentional crime by a legally binding court verdict for the offence against the reliability of documents and economic trade; 3. completed the basic training for applicants for the certificate for installers of micro-installation, small installations or installations of renewable energy source, with the total installed heat capacity not higher than 600 kW, confirmed by the certificate, conducted by the accredited training organiser referred to in Article 146 item 1 or in Article 153 item 1, in the scope related to the installation of the specific type of renewable energy source installation; 4. passed the examination conducted by the examination commission referred to in Article 137 item 2, relevant for the specific type of renewable energy source installation, not later than 12 months following the completion of the basic training. Re-training is required when installer want to get new certificate The customers take up private insurance
Example Certificates
Supported Technology, Size and Possibility of Financial Support |
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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 | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Biomass | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Ground Heat Pump | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Shallow Geothermal | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Solar Photovoltaic | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Solar Thermal | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Water Heat Pump | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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 | Supporting Financial Schemes |
Air Heat Pump | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Biomass | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Ground Heat Pump | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Shallow Geothermal | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Solar Photovoltaic | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Solar Thermal | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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Water Heat Pump | Voluntary | EQF L3 |
The PROSUMENT programme supports development of civil power engineering from renewable energy sources |
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) |
Average training cost | €0 - €1,000 Fees charge for:
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Ongoing Costs in order to be Certified/Qualified |
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What is the anticipated duration of training for full certification/ qualification? | less than 3 months |
Theory | Mandatory |
Practical | Mandatory |
Workplace Learning | Mandatory |
Examination | Mandatory |
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | Mandatory |
Ongoing Quality Control | Not Required |
The Certification is valid for | 3 - 5 years |
Requalification is required | |
Inspections of the installers work are carried out | |
Evaluation of wider standards |
A financial penalty could apply | |
Retraining may be required | |
Suspension from the scheme | |
Exclusion from the scheme | |
None |
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 |
There is an established process for mutual recognition | |
Details |
Persons who are citizens of European Union Member State and persons who are citizens of other states, who are authorised to be employed on the territory of the Republic of Poland, pursuant to international agreements or the European Union legislation, may install micro-installations, small installations or installations of renewable energy source installation with the total installed heat capacity not higher than 600 kW, provided that they hold a valid: 1) certificate or equivalent document issued in such a state, in accordance with the criteria defined in Annex IV to the Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and notify UDT President of their intention to commence the installation of the micro-installation, small installation or installation of renewable energy source installation with the total installed heat capacity not higher than 600 kW, not later than within 30 days prior to the intended day of commencement of the installation, or 2) actual certificate issued by UDT President |
Evidence of certification | |
Evidence of formal training | |
Declaration | |
Evidence of quality |
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 |
Act of 10 April 1997 Energy Law Act of 20 February 2015 on renewable energy sources
There is a system of accreditation. In May 2014 certificates were issued to installers holding diplomas confirming professional qualification in their chosen field. E.g. Diploma confirming they are technical experts in renewable energy equipment and systems or a university diploma or specialisation in any aspect in relation to the installation of renewable energy technology, energy, heating, cooling or electric equipment or installation. In October 2014 the first certificates obtained as a result of training in renewable energy technologies were issues.14.04.2016 Office of Technical Inspection (UDT) issue 1443 certificates for installers and 60 accreditation of training organizers since the beginning of program. UDT doesn’t collected information about number of installations carried out by certified installers.