About the CRU

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers. 

The CRU is responsible for the regulation of electrical contractors with respect to safety in Ireland. The CRU carries out this function through the Safe Electric statutory regulatory scheme, which regulates Registered Electrical Contractors (REC). The Electrical Criteria Document sets out how the Scheme operates and includes that every REC must have at least one Qualified Certifier (QC). The current qualification requirements for a QC are as follows:

·An Advanced Craft Certificate – Electrical (Level 6, NFQ).

and

·An accredited Electrical Testing and Verification of Electrical Installations certificate.

The European Recognition of Professional Qualifications Directive /3...