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O'Donoghue & Sons - Qualifications

ECSSA

Electrical Contractors Safety & Standards Association (ECSSA) is one of only two Licensed Regulatory Bodies for electrical contractors in Ireland. It has put in place Policies, Procedures and Systems which will ensure that Members work is carried out to the highest levels of safety and in accordance with current ETCI Wiring Rules, while at the same time providing an unbiased, accessible and efficient Complaints and Disciplinary Procedure, where the principals of Fair Play and Natural Justice are paramount.

FAS

A FAS Apprenticeship is the recognised means by which people are trained to become craftspeople in Ireland. The main craft trades have been designated by FÁS and come within the scope of the Statutory Apprenticeship system, which is organised in Ireland by FÁS in co-operation with the Department of Education and Science, employers and unions.

Fetac

FETAC (the Further Education and Training Awards Council) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. Programmes leading to FETAC awards at Levels 1 to 6 of the National Framework of Qualifications are offered nationwide by a range of providers in education and training centres, in colleges and in the workplace.

HomeBond

HomeBond is the leading provider of structural defect cover for new homes in the Republic of Ireland since 1978. To date in excess of 600,000 homes have been registered with HomeBond. For Home Buyers the purchase of a new home is probably the biggest investment they are ever likely to make. It is vital therefore that this asset is protected. When a Home Buyer purchases a HomeBond registered home they have insurance cover* in relation to deposits, stage payments and structural defects issues. For the Home Builder, HomeBond, through HomeBond Insurance Services Ltd, and underwritten by Allianz plc, offers HomeBond Insurance. This provides* structural defect insurance with deposit and stage payments cover for new homes. HomeBond is dedicated to developing standards of construction, inspecting dwellings and giving advice to builders on all aspects of construction.

National Guild

The National Guild of Master Craftsmen is an organisation representing skilled tradesmen. Its aims are to protect the skills and integrity of its members and clearly define the skilled from the non-skilled thus enabling the general public to choose a National Guild of Master Craftsmen member to facilitate the service they require.

OFTEC

OFTEC tests and approves oil-firing equipment, and represents the industry in discussions with regulatory agencies. OFTEC’s Codes of Practice set standards for the industry, and are followed by its Members and Registered Technicians.

PSA

The Government of Ireland through the Private Security Services Act, 2004, established the Private Security Authority which took up office in that year. It is the aim of the Authority to use the statutory regulation and enforcement powers provided to it to introduce positive, fundamental change in the industry. Our purpose is to instil customer and public confidence in this multi-stranded, multi-faceted business with the introduction, control and management of a comprehensive, standard driven, licensing system for all individuals and companies involved in the industry and to do so in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of the market.

RECI

Safe Electric, the statutory regulatory scheme for electrical contractors is operated by the Register of Electrical Contractors of Ireland (RECI) on behalf of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). It is the role of Safe Electric to ensure that all Registered Electrical Contractors (RECs) are operating to the relevant national standards and technical rules. This includes inspecting their work on an ongoing basis and carrying out disciplinary actions where necessary.

RGII

The Register of Gas Installers of Ireland ( RGII ) has been appointed by the Commission for Energy Regulation as the Gas Safety Supervisory Body ( GSSB ). RGII is a not- for- profit company and is a subsidiary of the Register of Electrical Contractors of Ireland ( RECI ). RGII is responsible for registering gas installers and regulating their activities with respect to safety

RIAI

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, founded in 1839, is the representative body for professionally qualified architects in Ireland. The RIAI's qualifications for membership are accepted by the Government, the courts and the EU as the required standard.

SEAI

Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI), formerly SEI & the Irish Energy Centre was set up by the government in 2002 as Ireland’s national energy agency. Our mission is to promote and assist the development of sustainable energy.