Michael Collinge Email & Phone Number

Chorley, Gb

As Head of Technical at Certi-Fi Schemes LTD, I am responsible for the on going Technical content of the Flexi-Orb ISO/IEC17067:2013 scheme that covers Solar PV, Electrical Energy Storage Systems and Electrical Vehicle Charging Points which is Authorised by UKAS. I also sit on various BSI, IET and Energy Institute committees that set the standard for the industry.I’m passionate about the educational sector and am the link to Colleges and private training providers. I also work with and support Awarding Organisations such as City & Guilds, EAL and LCL Awards.

Technical Consultant with EAL on a part time basis giving both Electrotechnical and Educational support where required to this leading Awarding Organisation.

I hold multiple part time consultancy roles with City and Guilds which I carry out throughout the year when required.

Responsible for Electrotechnical, BSE and Planning & Surveying T Levels

As Technical Consultant (BSE) I am responsible for multiple projects including the the identification and delivery of new offerings within the Building Services area. I am tasked with defining the technical direction of the electrical department and ensuring it’s growth and compliance with standards. I am also leading on the development and timely delivery of the new T-Levels BSE (Electrotechnical).

Head of Training, responsible for the NAPIT Group training provision which includes NAPIT Training that offers skills gap and training needs analysis services and Premier Training Academy that offers a broad network of approved training centres throughout the UK.

Course tutor 2356-31Lecturer 2330 level 3Training of new assessors and internal verifiers. Responsible for electrical apprentices level 2 and level 3.

Regional Inspections Manager responsible for 20+ members of staff, the support and training of new staff who carry out assessments on the following schemes.Electrical Plumbing/HeatingVentilationMicro-generation, Solar thermal, Photovoltaics, heat pumps, wind turbines biomass and Green DealInternal verifier - IQA for NAPIT Training onCity and Guilds and BPEC coursesTechnical committee member for IET Code of Practice Publications on LED Lighting and Photovoltaics

Consultant on C&G 2360, 2330, 2382, 2391 qualifications tasked with gaining self certification for all courses.Setting up of assessment and internal verification processesLiaison with city and guilds awarding organisation and their external verifiers. Lead for Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship provision.

Level 3 Apprenticeship lead and link back to training Provider JTL. NVQ Level 3 course leader.

Trainee lecturer and assessor