Jason McCombScheme Manager

jmccomb@fcs.org.uk

Introduction

• FITAS Scheme• 2 Day Course• Memberships• Blue Light Module• Blue Light Module• Patron Update• Logo• City & Guilds• The Future……..

Fitas Scheme

• On-going Training and Development programme for Installers

• Home study or 2 day course• Based on FCS-1362 code of practice• Based on FCS-1362 code of practice• Live Audits every 3 years• Benefits for FITAS members• Requirement for proof of professional

development

2 Day Course

2 Day Course

• Requirement to study the FITAS Manuals• Day 1

– Basic Electricity– Installation Practice– Installation Practice

• Day 2– Networks and Electromagnetic Spectrum– Antenna Theory

Membership

80

100

0

20

40

60

2012 2013

Non Accredited Accredited

Membership – Install Companies

Blue Light Module

• Inauguration meeting February 2013• Final Draft Prepared end April 2013• Sent out for approval later this week• Module delivery September• Module delivery September

Patrons Update• Installation Companies• The installation companies will be able to use the logo based on the amount

of engineers they have on the scheme and are awarded as follows:• Bronze : 1 to 50% of engineers on the scheme.• Silver 50 to 80% of engineers on the scheme.• Gold 80 to 100% of engineers on the scheme.• This will include subcontractors• This will include subcontractors• Suppliers• Suppliers will be able to use the logo based on whether they have offered to

help the loyalty scheme.• Manufacturers• Manufacturers will be able to use the logo if they have pledged to support

e.g. if they recommend installation to be carried out by a Fitas engineer on web or manual

Patrons Update

• For those who wish to support the scheme financially, we offer the following:

• Sponsorship of the FITAS Scheme– Affiliate membership FCS (Installer only)– Free to attend any installer conferences (CI12, Mobile Radio)– Free to attend any installer conferences (CI12, Mobile Radio)– Use the logo– Mention on the FITAS Website

• Each logo would be different so that you would be able distinguish how they support. They should also be strictly used as they are, so that the customer knows their commitment from the logo.

Logo

City & Guilds

• City & Guilds have audited the scheme.• Happy with the content.• Final approval later this year.

The Future….

• Digital Radio UK• Apprenticeships• More Modules

– Specialist workshops – Specialist workshops – Manufacturer based modules– Customer service– Succession training

Jason McCombScheme Manager

jmccomb@fcs.org.uk