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 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 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 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.

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