NICEIC

NICEIC, certification and training for the UK electrical sector

NICEIC presents itself as the UK's largest certification body for electrical businesses. Its activity combines the certification of installers and businesses in the sector with a catalogue of technical training and business support services. The entity operates under the trading name Certsure LLP.

Certification of businesses and installers

NICEIC manages various certification schemes for the sector. These include the Approved Contractor Scheme, the Domestic Installer Scheme and the combination of both; it also offers specific schemes such as the Competent Person Scheme, the Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Scheme, the Hazardous Areas Scheme, the Jersey Scheme, the MCS Installer Scheme and the Rented Sector Scheme. For Scotland there is the Certifier of Construction. The entity also recognises membership of TrustMark and Which? Trusted Trader.

The site states that in 2025 NICEIC-certified businesses completed 78% of all notifiable work in England and Wales. It also cites a Censuswide survey of 10,456 UK residents according to which 83% of respondents consider it important that the electrician they hire is registered with a competent person scheme.

Technical training and professional development

NICEIC delivers classroom-based, virtual and online training. Its offer includes electrical courses, Amendment 4 training, renewables, gas, fire alarms, emergency lighting and plumbing and heating. It also offers the Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA), with an electrical knowledge and understanding test and a route for installers and domestic electricians, as well as Electrician Plus bundles. The entity organises bespoke training for businesses and has a continuing professional development (CPD) hub with webinars, pocket guides, its own app, Connections magazine, an e-newsletter, a technical helpline and live technical Q&A sessions.

Services for businesses and professionals

For businesses in the sector, NICEIC offers support aimed at demonstrating professional standards, with a code of conduct, assessments, certification and reporting, and insurance services designed specifically for electrical professionals. The site mentions more than 14,000 satisfied insurance customers and a free, no-obligation business cover check. It also offers consulting, guidance on electrical safety standards in the rented sector and apprenticeship programmes for businesses.

The NICEIC Online Certification System (NOCS) is a free tool exclusively for certified businesses that allows them to notify Building Control of self-certification of work and obtain reports and certificates on a pay-as-you-go basis, with no installation required.

Guides and resources for households and homeowners

The entity publishes electrical service guides aimed at households and landlords on consumer units and fuse boxes, electric vehicle chargers, electrical installation condition reports, fire alarm systems, heat pumps, bathrooms, kitchens and gardens. It also provides a search for trusted tradespeople and building regs compliance certificates, and recommends carrying out an electrical installation condition report (EICR) at least every ten years.

Regulatory news and track record

The site reports that Amendment 4 of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations was published on 15 April 2026, and offers training and publications to facilitate the transition. NICEIC is celebrating its 70th anniversary, presenting itself as an entity that has spent more than seven decades raising standards in the electrical sector and building trust.

Publications and shop

NICEIC has a shop with workwear, publications on Amendment 4, gas and renewables, certificates, stickers and labels, and clearance products. Publications and downloads are also available through its platform.

Location and contact

Houghton Hall Park, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5ZX