How to Apply for NAPIT (Step-by-Step UK Guide)

1) Which NAPIT scheme fits my work?

Competent Person Scheme (CPS — Part P): for domestic notifiable electrical work in England & Wales so you can self-certify instead of using Building Control. About CPS on GOV.UK. NAPIT Electrical overview.

EAS (Electrotechnical Assessment Specification): covers work assessed to BS 7671 in domestic, commercial and industrial settings (outside the scope of CPS notifications). EAS scheme page.

There are optional bolt-ons (e.g., Third-Party Certification, TrustMark) and other NAPIT schemes (MCS, EEM) if you do renewables/energy efficiency. All membership schemes.

2) What you need before you apply

People & roles

• Designated competent person / operative(s): the person who meets the assessor and is responsible for technical standards.
• Duty holder/owner/representative: named contact responsible for insurance, procedures and records.

Qualifications & experience (per EAS)

• Current BS 7671 (18th Edition, A2) knowledge and inspection/testing competence (e.g., 2391 route or equivalent per EAS tables).
• Evidence of responsibility for the technical standard of electrotechnical work (typically ~2 years). See NAPIT application guidance.
• Hold or have access to the current BS 7671 and relevant IET/EAS documents.

Insurance (minimums)

• Public Liability: £2 million minimum.
• Professional Indemnity: £250,000 (required if you’ll carry out EICRs / reporting activity or Third-Party Certification).

Equipment, documents & systems

• Calibrated test instruments with traceable calibration/accuracy records.
• Recent jobs to show at assessment (from the last 12 months) with completed certificates (EIC/MWC/EICR as applicable).
• Policies & records: safe isolation procedure, complaints log, risk assessments, training/CPD records, copies of key regs (EAWR/BS 7671/GS38), and internal quality controls.

Tip: Line up homeowner permissions and sample jobs before you submit the form — it speeds up scheduling.

3) NAPIT fees (current guide figures)

From the Electrical-only Membership Application Form (01/2025):

• Initial deposit: £156 (incl. VAT)
• Remaining balance: £570 (incl. VAT)
• Total initial (application + initial assessment): £726 inc. VAT
• Optional add-ons: Third-Party Certification £84 inc. VAT; TrustMark listing £124.80 inc. VAT

These prices cover application and initial assessment. Ongoing annual, surveillance and notification fees also apply; aborted/late cancellations can incur charges. Always check the latest form/fees before applying.

Electrical-only Application Form (PDF). Assessment cancellation policy (e.g., minimum £200 + VAT per half-day if cancelled within 10 working days).

4) Apply online — official links

1. Choose your route: Electrical (CPS/EAS) overview → Electrical scheme page.
2. Download & complete the form: Application & scheme documents (Electrical-only form linked above). Prepare scans of qualifications, insurance, calibration and ID.
3. Submit & pay: Email the form and docs to applications@napit.org.uk (or follow the instructions on the form) and pay the fees (card/BACS/Direct Debit options available).
4. Scheduling: once documents are validated, NAPIT contacts you to book your on-site assessment.

Pro tip: Add applications@napit.org.uk to your safe senders so you don’t miss assessment dates.

5) What happens at assessment

• Who attends: your nominated operative/competent person (and the duty holder/owner if different).
• Checks include:
  • Knowledge of BS 7671, safe isolation and relevant Building Regulations (Part P if CPS).
  • Use of test instruments and interpretation of results; completed certificates (EIC/MWC/EICR as relevant).
  • Systems: insurance, calibration, complaints, RA/MS, training records and quality controls.
• Sample work: recent jobs from the last 12 months representative of your normal scope.
• Outcome: the assessor provides a summary; certification/registration is confirmed by NAPIT after internal review.

6) How long does it take?

Timings depend on how quickly you provide evidence and assessor availability. After a successful assessment, activation of membership/listing typically follows shortly (some installers report going live within a few days).

7) After you’re approved

• Use the NAPIT marks correctly and keep your details current on public registers.
• Notify notifiable work via your CPS process; issue certificates promptly.
• Maintain insurance, calibration, and CPD; keep your complaints/QA records in order.
• Expect periodic surveillance assessments according to scheme rules.

Turn your NAPIT badge into enquiries — Electrician Website Design

You’ve done the hard bit. Now let’s make the phone ring. We build electrician websites that load fast, rank locally and convert visitors into calls and quote requests — with your NAPIT credentials, insurances and real reviews front and centre.

Why your website matters (especially once you’re with NAPIT)

• Trust at a glance: NAPIT logo usage guidance applied properly; show insurance levels, qualifications and recent jobs on page one.
• Local SEO done right: town/area service pages (e.g., “EV charger installer in [Town]”, “Consumer unit upgrade [Town]”) mapped to real demand.
• Conversion-first UX: click-to-call, WhatsApp, and a 60-second quote form with photo upload; lead routing to email/SMS/CRM.
• Proof: tidy before/after galleries, EICR and landlord pages, pricing guides and FAQs marked up for rich results.
• Speed & Core Web Vitals: lean build, image optimisation and caching — slow sites leak leads.

What we deliver as standard

• Pages that win work: Home, Services (EICR, Rewires, CU upgrades, EV charging), About, Reviews, Gallery, Areas We Cover, Contact
• On-page SEO: keyword-mapped titles, meta, headings, internal links and descriptive alt text
• Structured data: LocalBusiness + Service + FAQ schema for better SERP presence
• GBP tune-up: categories, services, products, posts, Q&A and review prompts
• Tracking: call tracking numbers, form/conversion goals, simple performance dashboard
• Compliance: SSL, GDPR-friendly forms, cookies, privacy/terms pages

Optional add-ons

• Blog plan aimed at buyer searches (“EICR cost in [Town]”, “Consumer unit upgrade cost”, “EV charger grants”)
• Review engine (polite follow-ups to grow Google reviews)
• Hosting & care plan (updates, backups, security and small content edits handled)
• Simple retargeting pixels so visitors who don’t call first time see you again

Build timeline (about 10–14 days)

1. Scope & strategy: your services, areas and the jobs you want more of
2. Design preview: homepage + one service page for sign-off
3. Full build: remaining pages, SEO, schema, speed passes, forms, tracking
4. Go live: DNS, indexing, analytics/dashboard access

Get a free Electrician Website quote or email hello@electricianwebsitedesign.co.uk. Tell us your services and the towns you cover — we’ll reply with a fixed price and timeline.

FAQs — How to apply for NAPIT

What documents do I need to upload?

Qualifications (BS 7671 and inspection/testing route per EAS), insurance certificates, calibration/accuracy records, ID, and details of recent jobs for assessment.

Do I need inspection & testing (e.g., 2391) to join?

You need to demonstrate inspection/testing competence for the scope you seek (EICR work requires periodic inspection competence). EAS sets the benchmark.

What are the minimum insurance levels?

Public Liability £2m minimum; Professional Indemnity £250k if you perform reporting/inspection work or Third-Party Certification.

How many jobs do I need to show?

Provide recent, representative work from the last 12 months with completed certificates; NAPIT will confirm what’s appropriate for your scope.

How much does it cost to apply?

Guide (01/2025): £726 inc. VAT initial (deposit £156 + balance £570). Optional: Third-Party Certification £84 inc. VAT; TrustMark £124.80 inc. VAT.

Where do I apply?

Start at NAPIT — Join Us, then the Electrical scheme pages and download the application.