Make sure you don't lose your qualification certificates
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) is reminding plumbing and heating engineers and installers about the value in retaining their plumbing and heating qualification certificates.
The APHC acknowledges that experience is important and some people have 20 or 30 years experience, but retaining their certificates helps to demonstrate that their experience has been achieved after achieving an industry proven standard of practical and theoretical training.
John Thompson, APHC's CEO, comments: "There are many instances throughout a career in the industry where you will need to produce qualification certificates, such as if you are tendering for work or applying to be on an approved supplier list from a Local Authority.
"Should there be a situation where there is a complaint or where a fault may occur in your work, being able to produce your certificates can help demonstrate that you are competent and qualified to have carried out the work in the first place. If you ever have to make a claim on your public liability policy, you may find that the insurance company will require to see proof of your qualifications before settling."
Replacement certificates can usually be obtained from the awarding body, but an administration fee is charged which is usually around £25 to £45 per certificate.
