Certification software

[rich.250]

Hi Guys,

Just looking for some input and thoughts on the above.

I've been using the NICEIC software for the past two years made by CLIK.
I find it ok,
But expensive when you pay £80 a year per iPad and the initial outlay for the software.
Then having to buy cert numbers from the NIC at near the price of paper Certs.

I have seen iCertifi, has anyone used it??
It seems to offer more certificates, more functions etc and Certs can be completed on site.
All for a fraction of the price.

Is this a good option or is there something better??

Thanks in advance.

Rich

 

[uksparks]

Why don't you just use niceiconline.com as its £1 per cert and is easy to use and can access anywhere.

 

[rich.250]

To be honest I've always over looked that as I tried it when it first came out and you couldn't see the cert schedule until the end and it wouldn't fill in some boxes.
Has it improved?

 

[uksparks]

It's amazing now, I use it every day, best thing since sliced bread if you ask me.

 

[rich.250]

I'll have a play,
I looked on the App Store and it has 1 star....
I have had loads of Certs go missing from my CLIK software and have to return to retest FOC
Thanks uksparks

 

[uksparks]

I know others prefer to use other software as its free or just a one off, but in my opinion you can't beat the NICEIC online software, it really is very quick and easy to use, you don't need to use the schedule tool but you can if you like, I think it's a lot quicker and easier not to.

like I say I use it every day and it's a pleasure to use.

 

[Andy78]

Hi Guys,

Just looking for some input and thoughts on the above.

I've been using the NICEIC software for the past two years made by CLIK.
I find it ok,
But expensive when you pay £80 a year per iPad and the initial outlay for the software.
Then having to buy cert numbers from the NIC at near the price of paper Certs.

I have seen iCertifi, has anyone used it??
It seems to offer more certificates, more functions etc and Certs can be completed on site.
All for a fraction of the price.

Is this a good option or is there something better??

Thanks in advance.

Rich

A good mate of mine uses iCertifi on his iPad and he loves it. It's well worth a try to see if you like it. You can buy it for as little as 3 months to give it a go.

 

[rich.250]

Hi guys,
Just a bit of feedback for anyone who is having a similar problem.

I tried the iCertifi app on site but it isn't any good unless you are a one man band as cannot do a QS signature or verify it.
It's completed by the engineer on site and that's that.
Although the PAT testing is good.

I have also tried the NIC online system using there iPad app to use offline.
I am very impressed and it's a doddle to use.
At £1 per completed cert it's not cheap, but a very good product and a lot cheaper than the CLIK option or any other installed software.

Hope this is helpful to someone.

 

[J.C.E]

easycert- very nice to use

 

[rich.250]

easycert- very nice to use

Thanks J.C.E
What does easy cert cost?
Is it PC based?

 

[J.C.E]

Thanks J.C.E
What does easy cert cost?
Is it PC based?

180qid
can use it on your pc/laptop (windows only though-they don't have a mac version)
also can get an app for ipad and iphone

 

[Paul.M]

Easycert, tried for the first time the other day. 14 day free trial then £175ish for what seems to be a full package of every form of cert needed. Very easy to use, looks professional,,,, might buy it, need to have a bit more of a play with it first.

 

[rich.250]

180qid
can use it on your pc/laptop (windows only though-they don't have a mac version)
also can get an app for ipad and iphone

That's my issue... I'm not a Windows fan to say the least.
I like the idea of cloud based software as access is available from any device anywhere.
It also doesn't matter if I forget my laptop ;-) lol

 

[rich.250]

Easycert, tried for the first time the other day. 14 day free trial then £175ish for what seems to be a full package of every form of cert needed. Very easy to use, looks professional,,,, might buy it, need to have a bit more of a play with it first.

Just tried it myself, seems very good!
Has anyone had experience using it with multiple engineers?

 

[shanky887614]

That's my issue... I'm not a Windows fan to say the least.
I like the idea of cloud based software as access is available from any device anywhere.
It also doesn't matter if I forget my laptop ;-) lol

windows is a pain in the arse but mac isnt really great for everyday tasks.

linux is best for servers. (its getting a lot better for the average user and its getting to the point you can run windows or mac software through it but it wont be user-friendly for a while)

mac is overpriced imho

windows = cheap carp but most software is written for it

 

[Paul.M]

Just tried it myself, seems very good!
Has anyone had experience using it with multiple engineers?

Just pass the log in details to every engineer, if that does not work have a word with the company and inform them of your intentions. They may charge more but if it works for you, go for it.

 

[shanky887614]

just seen easycert advertised on sky apparently they have 40% off atm

edit:

just checked no such thing

 

[rich.250]

Has anyone tried or use amtech??

 

[rich.250]

Can you use NIC forms on easy cert.
Been having a play and noticed there is no QS signature box....?? Any other NIC contractors use it?
Cheers in advance

 

[Andy78]

Can you use NIC forms on easy cert.
Been having a play and noticed there is no QS signature box....?? Any other NIC contractors use it?
Cheers in advance

You use easy cert forms on easy cert. There are options for multiple signature forms on easy cert.

 

[rich.250]

You use easy cert forms on easy cert. There are options for multiple signature forms on easy cert.

Hi Andy,

Thanks for that. I seen multiple signature as in commercial forms.
But nothing for domestic or small scale that can be verified by a QS.
Maybe I will call them tomorrow.

Thanks

 

[Andy78]

Hi Andy,

Thanks for that. I seen multiple signature as in commercial forms.
But nothing for domestic or small scale that can be verified by a QS.
Maybe I will call them tomorrow.

Thanks

The EIC labelled as "domestic" is a single signature cert, the EIC labelled as "commercial and industrial" is a multi signature cert. You could use either cert for any job as they both contain all the necessary info required by BS7671 for an EIC.

 

[rich.250]

The EIC labelled as "domestic" is a single signature cert, the EIC labelled as "commercial and industrial" is a multi signature cert. You could use either cert for any job as they both contain all the necessary info required by BS7671 for an EIC.

This was my thinking,
Although I was told at an annual assessment sometime ago that it didn't meet the requirements for NIC approved contractor.
Only people that seem to do a cert with QS verification is them or amtech. But at a price!!

 

[Andy78]

This was my thinking,
Although I was told at an annual assessment sometime ago that it didn't meet the requirements for NIC approved contractor.
Only people that seem to do a cert with QS verification is them or amtech. But at a price!!

what are the specific requirements for NICEIC approved contractor certs that other certs dont have ?

 

[rich.250]

As far as I can understand any employee of the company's Certs need to be verified and signed off by the QS.

 

[Andy78]

Wouldn't you normally just sign one of three sigs for either design, install, or test ?

 

[rich.250]

This is the standard NIC layout.

 

[Andy78]

I have to confess I can't actually read the writing in that picture as it's quite low res. It looks like a standard single signature cert from what I can see.

 

[rich.250]

Try that.

 

[rich.250]

Wouldn't you normally just sign one of three sigs for either design, install, or test ?

Hi Andy,

You are right!
it does comply.
I've spoke to them. When you open a new certificate you can pick single or multiple signature.
The multiple allows for a QS signature.

Thanks for your help

 

[gnselectricals]

PIRForm or what ever it's called now has a standard forms with multiple signature boxes for review. Think it's £99 for basic package then another £99 for EM Lts and FA Certs from what I can remember

 

[Andy78]

Wouldn't you normally just sign one of three sigs for either design, install, or test ?

Hi Andy,

You are right!
it does comply.
I've spoke to them. When you open a new certificate you can pick single or multiple signature.
The multiple allows for a QS signature.

Thanks for your help

Sorry, I would have pointed that option out sooner. I forgot about it as I tend to ignore it as all mine are single signature.

 

[rich.250]

Sorry, I would have pointed that option out sooner. I forgot about it as I tend to ignore it as all mine are single signature.

No worries,

I did wonder how I seemed to be the only person with the problem lol!