Join us in shaping the future of AEMT!

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) is pleased to announce a crucial workshop dedicated to finalising the new Codes of Practice for our organisation. This significant event will take place on 18th July 2024 at the Nottingham Park Hotel. All members, whether large, medium, or small, are strongly encouraged to attend this pivotal gathering.

Key Areas of Focus:

During this workshop, members will collaboratively work on defining and refining key areas that will form the cornerstone of the AEMT's new Codes of Practice. These include:

• Quality
• Expertise
• Integrity
• Stability
• Sustainability
• Safety

It is important, for the success of our new Codes of Practice, that as many members as possible participate in this workshop. Your input is invaluable in making sure that these codes are inclusive, achievable, and reflective of our collective commitment to excellence. Whether you represent a large corporation or a small enterprise, your voice matters in shaping the future of our industry standards.

Who's involved:

Andy Patten of ADC Electrical

Chair of Codes of Practice Working Group, AEMT

Andy has been a full member of the AEMT for many years now, and is a true believer in continuous improvement. Chairing this group, he hopes to raise the standard of the industry, and ensure that AEMT membership is synonymous with quality. 

Richard Lambert

Facilitator

Richard has been CEO of several trade association's, most recently the British Hair and Beauty Federation, the National Landlord's Association and the British Woodworker's Federation (BWF). Under the BWF he was instrumental in implementing a codes of conduct assured programme. Member's of the BWF have all signed up to a rigorous set of standards of workmanship, company stewardship and environmental disciplines. Richard will help to facilitate this meeting to bring his experience and expertise in ensuring a successful outcome to the working group.

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Chair’s Welcome
3. Requirements:

Quality

Minimum Requirements for Full Members

• Members must agree to a spot check. 1 weeks notice to be given.
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Members must have a copy of ISO 9001 in their library and be using it to develop their quality management system (QMS).
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• AEMT to carry out on-site audit to verify branch meets ISO 9001 requirements.
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Members must have a copy of IEC 60034-23 in their library, and have it’s procedures embedded into QMS.
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

Accredited Requirements for Full Members

• Branch ISO 9001 Accredited
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• IEC 60034-23 AEMT On-site Branch Audited
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

Expertise

Minimum Requirements for Full Members

• Branch Capabilities listed with AEMT
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Branch Lifting Capacity Listed with AEMT
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Branch Shopfloor Equipment Listed with AEMT
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Branch Testing Capability Listed with AEMT
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

Accredited Requirements for Full Members

• On-site branch verification by AEMT
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

Integrity

Minimum Requirements for Full Members

• Members to agree to AEMT Integrity Policy. Policy to include:
  • Anti-trust policy (preventing members to collude, limit open competition, gain unfair competitive advantage)
    Approved | Adjust | Reject?
  • Branch to meets employment laws of local country
    Approved | Adjust | Reject?
  • Embrace knowledge sharing and collaboration with other members
    Approved | Adjust | Reject?
  • Policy on misrepresenting their business, services or products by inaccurate advertising or otherwise.
    Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Members to have the following policies and procedures in place:
• A wellbeing policy and giving all staff access to AEMT Advantage upon request.
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Supplier policy on ethical and sustainable procurement
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.
• Members are expected to report any activities that contradict the policy through the AEMT complaints procedure detailed on the website.

Accredited Requirements for Full Members

• Audited against policies by AEMT
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

Sustainability

Minimum Requirements for Full Members

• Environmental Policy and Procedure in place (template available from AEMT).
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Must meet environmental regulations of country.
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

Accredited Requirements for Full Members

• Audited against policy by AEMT
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

Stability

Minimum Requirements for Full Members

• Business ownership to have a good track record
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Minimum CreditCheck International Score of C And/Or a copy of last year’s filed trading accounts available to AEMT upon request, or each year?
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Proof of Insurance for Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Employer’s Liability, Director’s Liability.
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

Safety

Minimum Requirements for Full Members

• Safety Policy and Procedures
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Meets safety regulations of country
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

Accredited Requirements for Full Members

• Audited against policy by AEMT
  Approved | Adjust | Reject?
• Any other suggestions to be debated.

4. Members who fall short of requirements

• Current members who fall short of the minimum requirements will have 1-year to adhere.

• New members who fall short of the minimum requirements will have 1-year to adhere.

Approved | Adjust | Reject?

5. Chairman’s Summary and Next Steps
6. Any other business