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PCERT

PCERT is certification body of PIPA inspectors. As a seperate operating company, it operates away from the PIPA testing scheme, to help ensure PIPA inspectors are certified in an impartial manner.

 

 

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Who are PCERT

PCERT is the certification body, responsible for assessing and certifying people who wish to become PIPA inspectors through the PIPA Inspector Certification Scheme.  

The PIPA Inspector Certification Scheme is a conformity assessment scheme, which assesses the competency of individuals to carry out inspections of inflatable amusement devices against the PIPA Inspection Framework.  

PCERT is currently undergoing accreditation with UKAS, the national accreditation body, before the end of 2025. 

This page will be updated as our journey progresses

Full details about the certification can be found in the certification scheme's document below.

PIPA Inspector Certification Scheme

How do I apply for certification?

Please review the PIPA Inspection Certification Scheme rules above, which provides the different routes to begin your certification as a PIPA inspector. 

This page will be updated with a link to the online application portal following UKAS accreditation.  

PCERT does not accredit or recommend training providers. If you are looking for more information about Training providers, this will become available early 2025 on the PIPA website.

 

How do I get more information?

If you would like to sign up to our mailing list to receive notifications for certification, please email info@pipa.org.uk.

You can also call or WhatsApp us on 0333 050 5327.

 

Documents

PIPA Inspector Certification Scheme Rules

PIPA Inspector Certification Scheme Application

Link to online application portal to follow in due course.

PIPA Inspection Framework

The PIPA Inspection Framework document is free to all, provided you own a copy of the standard BS EN 14960-1. This is due to copyright provisions linked to the standard. 

To obtain your copy of the PIPA Inspection Framework, you must own a copy of BS EN 14960-1. 

Please send proof of ownership of BS EN 14960-1 by emailing info@pipa.org.uk with order details or receipt, or a photo of yourself holding a hardcopy of the standard.  

Recertification Templates

PCERT Public Impartiality Policy

The objective of PCERT Limited is to provide confidence to all stakeholders in the processes carried out by the certification scheme.

The creation of the PCERT Limited company was undertaken to make a clear statement that it will conduct its activities in an impartial manner, as this will provide the ultimate assurance that all persons certified by PCERT have done so correctly.

The PCERT certification process has been created to ensure that the assessment is done only in an objective and fair manner. Clear procedures have been implemented to ensure that those completing assessment and certification activities do follow the requirements of the scheme to the highest standards. These standards help to ensure that our certification services are carried out and provide confidence to our stakeholders in the wider industry, and to also that of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

The following threats have been identified:

·        Self-interest - threats that arise from a person or body acting in their own interest.

·        Subjectivity – threats that arise from a person or body who provides input into the assessment whereby the objective evidence is overruled by bias.

·        Familiarity - threats that arise from a person or body being too familiar or trusting of another person whereby an objective outcome is impeded.

·        Intimidation – threats that arise from a person or body having a perception of being coerced openly or secretively.

·        Financial – threats that arise from financial pressures which impede on the decision-making process within the certification process.

We commit that PCERT Limited will:

1)        Develop systems to ensure that the correct procedures are in place which achieve certification in an impartial manner;

2)        Ensure that all personnel who are involved in, or contribute to towards, the certification process act impartially, and have declared any required conflicts of interest;

3)        Be responsible for all decisions regarding certification;

4)        Ensure its quality management systems are sufficient to review the procedures, and activities, of PCERT Limited, to identify potential unmanaged risks which may affect impartiality;

5)        Monitor on a frequent basis its activities, records the associated risks which may impact impartiality, and implement controls to manage these risks.

PCERT & PIPA Memorandum of Understanding

PCERT Privacy Policy

PCERT EDI Policy

PCERT Limited

PCERT Limited is a registered company in Enland and Wales. Company number 15993425.
Registered Address: PCERT Limited, 301 Tea Factory, Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ
VAT: 479 540 452