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A new way to sign up with SELECT
ELECT has introduced an innovative new enrolment scheme that allows companies to join the association and enjoy the benefits of full membership, despite
ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The dedicated Conditional
Membership category means firms can still join SELECT while in-person assessments are suspended due to strict social distancing measures. The move has been introduced in response to a surge of interest in membership since the pandemic struck, with companies recognising the wealth of guidance offered by trade bodies in a time of crisis.
Alan Wilson, Managing Director of SELECT, said: “Unprecedented times require unprecedented measures, and we think this is an innovative solution that demonstrates our willingness to listen to the industry and respond accordingly. “Coronavirus has brought into sharp focus the tangible benefits of being a member of a trade association like SELECT, as companies increasingly subscribe to the reality that we are stronger together. “With clear advice and information
never more important, we are keen to ensure that electrotechnical businesses of all sizes can still become Members of SELECT and enjoy the many benefits we offer. “By introducing new criteria in lieu
of physical assessments, we are able to maintain our high standards of membership and continue our ‘business as usual’ mantra, while at the same time protecting our staff, Members and the wider public.” To be considered for membership, applicants must now satisfy two additional criteria – the nominated
Qualified Supervisor must have a current SJIB (ECS) Grade Card and completed updated training in BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition. In addition, the technical assessments necessary for membership are now carried out remotely in two stages. Firstly, a SELECT Technical Adviser voice or video calls the applicant to conduct an office-based assessment, then directs a live virtual walkthrough of the site to see testing and meter readings. If successful, the applicant firm is made a Conditional Member with full access to all member services, subject to conditions. At the earliest opportunity, and when physical distancing conditions allow, an in-person technical assessment will be carried out to confirm full membership. SELECT has already welcomed ten new Conditional Members into the scheme since its launch, with dozens of other applications currently being processed and awaiting online technical assessments. Dave Forrester, Director of Technical Services at SELECT, said: “It is important that any qualified firms wanting to join SELECT are not disadvantaged by the restrictions
in place, which may last for some time to come.
“That is why we have introduced the concept of Conditional Membership until our normal regime of physical assessments can resume.”
NEW MEMBERS Eleven firms have become SELECT Members since August 2020
Hugh Strain of Ayr Ltd, Ayrshire
M3 Electrical Ltd, Glasgow & West of Scotland
JC Electrical & Security Solutions, Glasgow & West of Scotland
M. Ayre Electrical, Dumfries & Galloway
Mackay Electrical Limited, Inverness & North of Scotland
Marmac Holdings (Scotland) Limited t/a MHSL Services, Glasgow & West of Scotland
East Lothian Council, Edinburgh & South East
Scotland
Intelligent Electrical Solutions Scotland Ltd, Lanarkshire
RS Electrics, Lanarkshire
Panacea Fire & Security, Tayside
ECO Electrical Services, Tayside
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