Jason McComb Scheme Manager jmccomb@fcs.org.uk Introduction - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Jason McComb Scheme Manager jmccomb@fcs.org.uk

Introduction

• Where are we now
• Members
• Patrons
• FITAS Scheme.

– Entry requirements – Course – CPD – Modules.

• Membership Update.
• Patrons Scheme.

– Installation Companies – Other Patrons

• Why FITAS?

Membership

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Projected 2017 Non Accredited Accredited

Scheme Patrons

Fitas Scheme

• Entry course based on FCS-1362:2016 Code of Practice.
• Continuous Professional Development programme for

Installers.

• Live Audits every 3 years minimum.
• Modules for Learning and Development for Auto Electrical

Principles

Foundation Course

Learning Objectives

• The electrical principles that are related to Vehicle Electrical

Circuits.

• Vehicle Electrical Components.
• Automotive Electrical Circuits.
• Communication Networks.
• Antenna Theory.
• Installation Practice.
• Designed around the FCS1362 Code of Practice

Continuous Professional Development

• Requirement for Proof Professional Development.

– Complete Modules. – Audits. – Attending other training courses (IMI, etc….) – Visiting Exhibitions

• NapFM.
• Comms Installer.

– Other Development activities.

• Points awarded based on relevance and time spent on

activity.

• Minimum 100 points per year, can be ‘rollovered’.
• Needs to achieve 300 points over a 3 year period.

Modules

• Digital Radio UK (Tick-mark)
• Blue Light Foundation Module
• Can-bus Advanced
• Various Manufacturer Specific Modules
• DVR/Side sensors, alarms for Fors/Crossrail, Clocs.

Currently working on (planned)

• ESN Module
• Petroleum Regulation Vehicles.
• Manufacturer based modules
• Customer service
• Succession training
• Auditing
• Further modules to include other aspects Auto Electrical work

Enhanced Patron Scheme

FITAS Scheme Patron Benefits

– Affiliate membership FCS (Installer section only) – Free to attend any installer conferences (CI, Business Mobile Radio) – Use of the new logos specific for the commitment to FITAS – Mention on the FITAS Website under the Patron Register. – More involvement with FCS to improve standards

Patrons

For Installation Companies

• The installation companies will be able to use the logo based on the amount
• f 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.

Patrons

Manufacturers and other supporters

• For those who wish to support the scheme financially, or by affinity for

example:

– Recommendation that engineers work to FITAS accrediation – Specify all engineers they use are FITAS accredited. – FITAS logo on the their product to promote. – Pay towards the scheme