Pro Installer March 2016 - Issue 36 | Page 35

35 PRO INSTALLER MARCH 2016 SPRING SPECIAL @proinstaller1 PROVIDING KEY BENEFITS TO SELF ASSESSMENT Stroma Certification is quickly gaining momentum in the fenestration industry following a relaunch of its ‘Competent Person Scheme’ for doors and windows installers. Stroma is a market leader for supplying energy assessment certifications within the energy and building sectors. The company’s services include: assessor and installer certification schemes, training and software - Stroma Software. Research undertaken in late 2015 identified issues such as a lack of benefit provision, lack of support and inflated fees for things such as MTC cards, membership and certificates. Stroma addressed these concerns directly to provide a scheme which worked for the installer. One of the most significant costs faced by installers is the requirement to notify Building Control. Over the course of a year these costs can stretch into hundreds of pounds. Members of Stroma’s Competent Person Scheme have the ability to notify their own installation work. In 2016, Stroma launched an improved online portal providing installers with more cost and time efficient means of notification. Annual membership is £288 (including VAT), and the associated benefits include competitively priced MTC cards, funded NVQ training and repeat certificates for £5. There are also a number of free benefits including technical support, van stickers and the notification tool. Stroma Certification is customer focused and committed to supporting doors and windows installers in the fenestration industry. Applications to the ’Competent Person Scheme’ are encouraged by calling the team on 0845 621 11 11 - ext 622 ARE YOU A WINDOWS & DOORS INSTALLER? GREAT DEALS ON MEMBERSHIP One of many tailored benefits offered to members of Stroma Certification’s Competent Person Scheme. n Repeat certificates only £5 n Building Control notifications £1.50 (inc. warranty) n Free online notification tool n Free technical support n Flexible business insurance n Free van stickers and much more Also available, MTC Cards for only £150, Approved GQA training centre and Funding available for NVQ’s Join now for only £288 Stroma Certification. The perfect fit for the fenestration industry. 0845 621 11 11* [email protected] www.stroma.com/certification *Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s network access charge or call 01977 665420.