Expert Guidance for WIRS, NERS & GIRS Accreditation
We specialise in helping contractors across the UK gain and maintain their WIRS, NERS, and GIRS accreditations — with a personalised, practical, and proven approach.
Your Accreditation Partner
At Quinns Training Services, we specialise in helping utility contractors across the UK secure and maintain WIRS, NERS, and GIRS accreditations. With a 100% success rate and over 10 years of experience, our tailored consultancy services ensure your business meets the stringent requirements of each scheme — quickly, effectively, and without unnecessary complexity.
Our hands-on, personalised approach delivers everything from comprehensive documentation packages to full implementation and ongoing compliance support. Whether you are applying for the first time or need a reliable partner to manage compliance long-term, we are here to make the process seamless.
How We Support Your Journey
Whether you are applying for accreditation for the first time or managing an existing scheme through renewal, we work alongside you at every stage.
Gap Analysis
We review your current documentation and evidence against the relevant scheme requirements, so you know exactly what needs to be addressed before you apply.
Bespoke Documentation
We develop fully tailored documentation — risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work, and quality management systems — specific to your operations.
Application Support
Guidance through the full registration or renewal application, including both full and partial accreditation routes, acting as your Technical Advisor where required.
Assessment Preparation
Pre-assessment checks and mock reviews ahead of your LRQA assessor visit, so there are no surprises on the day.
Ongoing Compliance
Long-term support to keep your accreditation current — including SHEQ reporting, documentation reviews, and certificate renewal tracking.
The Three Schemes
We provide consultancy across all three LRQA-managed utility accreditation schemes.
WIRS accreditation enables contractors to become recognised providers or Self-Lay Organisations (SLOs) under a scheme endorsed by Water UK and accepted by all water companies.
Available WIRS Scopes- Design
- Project Management
- Construction of Mains and/or Services
- Construction of Routine Mains Connections
- Service Connections Only
- Construction of Routine or Non-Routine Mains Connections (Scotland)
- Meter Assets Maintenance (Scotland)
- Permanent Disconnections for Non-Household (Scotland)
- CRUPC – Construction Routine Under Pressure Connections
- Temporary and Permanent Disconnections
- Meter Installation and Replacement
Interested in WIRS consultancy?
NERS accreditation allows companies to undertake contestable works within electricity distribution, either as a provider or on behalf of a Network Operator.
NERS Scopes- Design
- Project Management
- Cable Laying (LV to 132kV)
- Cable Jointing (Dead & Live – LV to 132kV)
- Overhead Lines (Wooden Pole/Steel Tower up to 132kV)
- Substation Installation (LV to 132kV)
- Civil Engineering Works
- Network Switching and Intrusive Cable Identification
Interested in NERS consultancy?
GIRS accreditation certifies your company as a GIRS-Registered Utility Infrastructure Provider (UIP), allowing you to work on gas infrastructure up to 7 bar.
GIRS Scopes- Design
- Construction/Commissioning/Connections (Routine – CCCR)
- Project Management
- Audit
- Connections (Non-Routine, Basic – CNRB)
- Specialist Connections
- Construction & Design of Multi-Occupancy Buildings
Interested in GIRS consultancy?
In Summary
Navigating utility accreditation does not need to be overwhelming. At Quinns Training Services, we provide:
- Bespoke documentation tailored to your operation
- Fully compliant management systems
- Method statements and safe systems of work
- Technical advisory support to meet scheme requirements
- Ongoing compliance and SHEQ reporting support
Also need NERS-related training for your operatives or administrators? We offer a dedicated NERS Accreditation Administration Practices course alongside our full range of NERS competency training.
View NERS Training →Ready to Start Your Accreditation Journey?
Whether you are applying for WIRS, NERS, or GIRS for the first time, or need a reliable partner for ongoing compliance, we would love to have a conversation.
