As explained in other areas of the FITAS pages, we take the view that in order to achieve the level of recognition that the scheme desires we have to obtain the support of the industry.
With the right support FITAS can become synonymous with quality and a trusted, requested accreditation - providing value to both the installer and the customer.
The messages below demonstrate early support for the programme and we will continue to add to these as our promotion of FITAS continues and momentum of support increases.
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“We at BERR definitely welcome this initiative. We see the FITAS scheme, and indeed the FCS1362 initiative, as a good example of industry good practice. We particularly welcome the ongoing training aspect and the auditing that’s within the scheme”.
Stephen O'Fee - BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise And Regulatory Reform)
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“We at Motorola absolutely support what FCS is trying to do. We have any number of accreditation schemes globally that we are asked to put our name to, to support and get involved in, within the UK this is the only accreditation process that we will be supporting".
Myles Hennell - Head of Automotive Sales UK & Ireland, Motorola UK
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"As one of the UK's largest car kit and telematics national installation companies, Avian Mobile fully supports the FCS in its aim to launch a standard that is both respected by those in the industry and ultimately insisted upon by customers and organisations that require the services that fall within its scope".
Graham Price - Avian Mobile Limited
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“The need has never been greater for a comprehensive professional accreditation scheme, such as FITAS, to ensure the installation industry is ‘fit for purpose’ for the future and beyond.”
John Thomson - Panorama Antennas
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"The Chameleon Group are extremely pleased to be supporting the FITAS programme. We see this as being a highly recognisable accreditation which will carry a lot of weight within the industry".
Errin McNamee - The Chameleon Group
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"Nemesis are delighted to support such an initiative. It is critical to our industry to try and build a recognised, quality standard. We see FITAS as the most viable way to deliver a credible accreditation across such a wide spectrum of organisations and technologies".
Chris Chance - Nemesis (GB) Ltd
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"We believe it is vital to our industry that all installation work is carried out to the highest standards, for this reason we fully support FITAS".
Ian Culbert - Patterson Electronics Ltd
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"Premier Communication Electronics Ltd (FCS Installer of the year 2008) fully support the FCS with the promotion of the FITAS programme. The continued technological advancements within our industry mean that training and accreditation are paramount in the provision of quality workmanship, maintaining rigorous safety standards and ensuring optimum performance of the equipment installed".
Karen Langley - Premier Communication Electronics Ltd
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"With the ever increasing complexity of vehicle systems, installation of communications equipment must be undertaken only by competent technicians. The FITAS scheme sets the standard for competency and is warmly endorsed by STS Communications Ltd".
Mike Browne - STS Communications Ltd
"Professional accreditation, such as FITAS, can only add value and integrity to the communications installation industry sector".
Neal Skelton - ITS United Kingdom
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"We at ifitstuff.com support the FITAS scheme and the drive to improve installation standards both from a knowledge and technical perspective".
Jeffrey Scott - ifitstuff.com
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"Fleetmatics is committed to ensuring that all of their engineers and associated contractors work to a very high standard. We feel that the UK Code of Practice, FCS1362, and the ongoing training and auditing process inherent in the FITAS programme will help us to achieve and maintain this effectively".
James Ardrey - Fleetmatics UK Ltd
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"Jemtrak are happy to support FITAS and welcome the introduction of the scheme. We intend to work closely with the FCS to ensure the drive to improve and maintain engineering standards in the industry".
Steve Massey - Jemtrak Ltd
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"We have for some time advocated a replacement for the FCS Silver Award Scheme and are pleased that a relevant, professional scheme has now been put in place".
Gavin Wishart - Radio Telecom Services Ltd