Stroma Certification Scheme NAPIT bought out Stroma?

[Robson689]

Is this actually confirmed by anyone. I have put a post on Linkedin but no bites yet. The Chief Exec of NAPIT has been tagged though so maybe soon.

The directors of NAPIT were appointed directors of Stroma on 1st August

 

[Andy78]

The directors of NAPIT were appointed directors of Stroma on 1st August

Companies house confirms this. The new company named Stroma installer certification limited shares an address with Napit's registered office and had three appointments 4 days ago for Napit linked individuals.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

Stroma always were going to struggle without significant capital as they were competing against certsure with the brand and dominance of NICEIC plus elecsa. to take on members so cheaply then provide the it support for certs and assessments would have been expensive. to compete and survive it makes sense for them to partner with NAPIT, i wouldnt be surprised if over time stroma does the part p and napit is all scopes. time will tell.

 

[Andy C]

I had better check up then as I paid my bill for re assessment and they haven’t been in contact yet. So a phone call to them tomorrow methinks.

 

[PJH2903]

Had the call this morning from Stroma, apparently there will not be any immediate changes from our side except a change of phone number for tech support (presume this is the Napit number)

Maybe they will be renamed as Stropit?

 

[peterinreading]

Received an email from Stroma on 1st August stating:
"As of Wednesday 31 July 2019, your existing certification will be transferred to a new legal entity: Stroma Installer Certification Ltd.

Why is your certification being transferred to a new company?
The scheme transfer is being done for strategic reasons to separate the activities of Stroma Certification (which handles our energy assessor business) and Stroma Installer Certification (which handles our installer business)."

This will presumably make it easy for Stroma to sell off this part of their business, if they haven't yet actually done so.

 

[SparkySy]

Yep they rang me today to inform me they were in Co-hoots. Don't know how I feel about this, having had a crap time with Napit in the past and moving to elecsa as a result then to Stroma for the past 4 years! What are other members thoughts on the transition? I can't believe that rates will stay the same for a start. Another bloody monopoly!!

 

[Dustydazzler]

Rates will increase , they always do

 

[Nigel]

As it stands I believe that NAPIT are the only CPS that permits non-qualified people to join as electricians.

 

[SparkySy]

Sorry @essex but is that really correct? How do you join a scheme with no qualifications, that really just makes a mockery of the whole system if true!

 

[mattg4321]

Would also like to see more info on that!

Although I know Stroma were accepting people who hadn't even passed their AM2 a few years ago...on the premise that they get it done asap. Would a lunch of bunts.

 

[netblindpaul]

As it stands I believe that NAPIT are the only CPS that permits non-qualified people to join as electricians.

Doesn't seem like it here: https://www.napit.org.uk/downloads/forms/electrical-application-form.pdf
& here:

https://www.napit.org.uk/downloads/forms/napit-guide-to-qualifications-requirements-electrical.pdf

Though, I would not understand everything in that as I've never heard of most of the qualifications in the guide.

 

[Nigel]

NAPIT EXPERIENCED WORKER ROUTE:

If you have years of valuable industry experience but lack the formal qualifications, we are here to help. If you are able to demonstrate your expertise, we may be able to offer you Experienced Worker Routes to some of our membership schemes.

These routes are designed for tradespeople with older, limited or no formal qualifications. You or your operative’s competency will be assessed based upon:

Train to Gain | NAPIT

Choose the right route to either gain the qualifications need to join NAPIT or expand your skill set with a wide range of training courses

www.napit.org.uk

 

[Andy78]

NAPIT EXPERIENCED WORKER ROUTE:

If you have years of valuable industry experience but lack the formal qualifications, we are here to help. If you are able to demonstrate your expertise, we may be able to offer you Experienced Worker Routes to some of our membership schemes.

These routes are designed for tradespeople with older, limited or no formal qualifications. You or your operative’s competency will be assessed based upon:

Train to Gain | NAPIT

Choose the right route to either gain the qualifications need to join NAPIT or expand your skill set with a wide range of training courses

www.napit.org.uk

It doesn't say the electrical scheme is included in this route.



There are several schemes that accept the Experienced Worker Route based on verifiable experience, including the plumbing, heating, ventilation and Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

For heating, plumbing and ventilation it is required to have a minimum of 3 years’ verifiable relevant experience as well as the requirements listed above.

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has particular requirements based upon the length of experience you have within the scope(s) of work you are applying for as well as the requirements stated above. There are two categories that can be accepted for the EWR: Category 1:3 or more years’ experience and Category 2:1 to 3 years’ experience. Further information can be found in MCS 025 which is available from the MCS website.

 

[netblindpaul]

NAPIT EXPERIENCED WORKER ROUTE:

If you have years of valuable industry experience but lack the formal qualifications, we are here to help. If you are able to demonstrate your expertise, we may be able to offer you Experienced Worker Routes to some of our membership schemes.

These routes are designed for tradespeople with older, limited or no formal qualifications. You or your operative’s competency will be assessed based upon:

Train to Gain | NAPIT

Choose the right route to either gain the qualifications need to join NAPIT or expand your skill set with a wide range of training courses

www.napit.org.uk

The experienced worker route does not include electrical installations though, according to that link posted.