Verifying and examining the work A Certification Body will evaluate your business to make sure that you install the renewable technology in accordance with the MCS guidelines. They will evaluate your business in terms of business procedures and visit a designated installation location for an inspection.

Applying to either the Home Insulation & Energy Systems Quality Assured Contractors Scheme or the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) is the initial step in becoming an MCS certified contractor (HIES). This demonstrates to consumers that a high standard aligned with TSI is applicable.

Demonstrating the effectiveness of a Quality Management System (QMS) is a requirement for MCS certification. The evaluating Certification Body will check to see if your business has implemented documented processes and procedures to address the Standard criteria.

Your business will need to provide evidence of how you employ qualified, competent, and experienced people to carry out each task necessary to satisfy and uphold the standards of the scheme in order to pursue MCS certification.