Accredit what?

[Benny360]

Hi, I'm new to the business side of things and have been looking into accreditation schemes, basically, what does it all mean?? Chas, safe contractor, achiles, AA aproved, what do they all do and what is worth the money?

Particularly looking at Constructionline, generally speaking would you need chas or safecontractor aswell or does constructionline have it covered??

 

Any help would be much appreciated! :confused1:

[Brett]

sometimes I wish I never lifted the lid on this particular box.

 

basically you go through an assessment to prove you comply with: Construction - Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015

 

you can find some answers here but mainly more questions: Acclaim Health & Safety Accreditation | Constructionline

 

Good luck.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Why not consider looking into your (only real) 'industry specific' accreditation, i.e. ARB Approved Contractor (see Become an ARB Approved Contractor ) and support the cause in terms of greater industry representation and recognition.

 

We run one-day workshops, FREE, and you can both find out more about ArbAC AND ask me about the other accreditation opportunities (see Training - Arboricultural Association )

 

Because of SSiP membership, ArbAC is deemed an equivalent safety scheme to all the others.

 

SORRY all, if you reply here I'm up in Scotland for a few days so may not be able to respond immediately.

 

Cheers..

Paul

 

PS Forgive me, I'm sure all are aware but this is a business accreditation opportunity not an individuals, albeit many individuals cite their reasons for becoming approved as a personal goal.

[Benny360]

Hi Paul, just looking at the fees and that has put me off, £495+vat for the assessment then £295+vat yearly scheme management fee. I know there's more to it but compared to other SSIP affiliated schemes (CHAS for example at £157+vat) its a very expensive sticker to put on my truck...

[Benny360]

PS Forgive me, I'm sure all are aware but this is a business accreditation opportunity not an individuals, albeit many individuals cite their reasons for becoming approved as a personal goal.

 

I'm hoping to get my business registered as an approved contractor on the local council, nrw, and university frameworks.

[Hodge]

Hi Paul, just looking at the fees and that has put me off, £495+vat for the assessment then £295+vat yearly scheme management fee. I know there's more to it but compared to other SSIP affiliated schemes (CHAS for example at £157+vat) its a very expensive sticker to put on my truck...

 

 

Cheap isn't always best.

[sloth]

Cheap isn't always best.

 

Rarely if ever in my experience! Don't forget the AAAC includes CHAS...

[Benny360]

Chas through AA is another £70 on top, Im not knocking the AA approved contractor scheme, I'd love to be a part of it and probably will join AA as a member this year anyway, I just wan't to be compliant with as little extra cost possible right now as I'm sure most of you can appreciate with all the outlay starting up

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Chas through AA is another £70 on top, Im not knocking the AA approved contractor scheme, I'd love to be a part of it and probably will join AA as a member this year anyway, I just wan't to be compliant with as little extra cost possible right now as I'm sure most of you can appreciate with all the outlay starting up

 

Hi, I understand cost is an issue, particularly for a start-up business, but I do believe the scheme offers value for money. Try to get to a workshop and I can explain more and in detail.

 

The £495, +VAT unfortunately, is an initial assessment fee payable every 5th year but with an interim assessment fee of £450 +VAT in year 3.

 

 

The additional CHAS fee is an annual licence fee, plus admin, which is payable whoever you use.

 

Sorry not much detail here but struggling tapping a smart phone screen.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

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