From November 2025, the title of the JIB-PMES HETAS Installer card will be changing slightly to HETAS Registered Operative card. This category of card remains intended for those whose work includes the completion of installation and maintenance activities on either solid fuel heating systems, their flue and or chimney systems.
Cardholders must hold valid, individual HETAS registration and be able to provide evidence that they have undertaken sufficient training.
Eligibility
There is a pathway through the L3 Plumbing NVQ Diploma/Plumbing Apprenticeship Standard which reflects this job role and leads to HETAS registration. Those who have completed such a route should apply for a Plumber Gold card jib-pmes.org/plumber-gold-registration-card.
This category of application is intended for those who are not eligible for other JIB-PMES CSCS registration cards, but who do hold valid HETAS Installer status. The requirements for this card category are therefore summarised below:
Qualification requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of meeting the following criteria:
1a.) Provide copies of certificates confirming current competence in any one or more of the following HETAS solid fuel categories:
• Appliances;
• Chimneys/Flues
OR
1b.) Provide copies of certificates confirming current competence in one or more of the following HETAS categories:
• Approved Service Technician
o Completion of HETAS Service and Maintenance training
• Approved Chimney Sweep
o Completion of HETAS chimney sweeping training:
H009S – Sweeping Module
H011 – Servicing & Sweeping Course
CPD Accredited – CSSM (Chimney Sweeping Safety Module)
Or
1c.) HETAS Biomass Appliance Installer H005/DE/SM Training
AND
2.) Verification of current, approved HETAS Installer status and/or membership of HETAS HABMS Scheme.
All applicants must also provide evidence of having passed a suitable Health, Safety & Environment test.