Industry Qualifications
PLASA is leading the development of qualifications for the industry.
The Association is initially focusing on two key areas - the National Rigging Certificate is a scheme designed to give riggers a recognised framework through which their skills and expertise can be measured, whilst the development of NVQs for the Audio and AV Installation sector will achieve the goal of a recognised qualification for this specialised field.
PLASA intends to use these projects as blueprints for the development of further industry qualifications.
- PLASA National Rigging Certificate
The PLASA National Rigging Certificate is an award that will allow you to demonstrate that you've attained a professional standard within your chosen rigging discipline. On gaining the award, you'll be issued with a certificate and your own official PLASA Rigging ID Skills card. You can find more detailed information on the development of the scheme, together with an insight into what will be required of those who take the Certificate, by using the links below.
Formal Registration to the NRC
For information on what you need to do in order to apply to the National Rigging Certificate and how to formally register to the scheme
- Entry to the scheme
- Evidence requirements
- How to register
- Terms and conditions
- NRC Assessment Centre Location and Contact Information
NRC Project Updates
Access the Update Bulletins issued during the development of the project, covering key elements of the scheme, knowledge requirements, the assessment process and current project timelines.
- NVQ Qualifications in Audio and AV System Installation
PLASA is leading the development of NVQ Qualifications for the Architectural PA/VA sector to ensure that those who operate in this field have a recognised framework through which they can demonstrate their skills, competency, safe practice and professionalism. These NVQs are being developed in close consultation with Summit Skills the sector skills council for the Building Services industry and will be awarded by EAL, a recognised awarding body in the field of engineering and electrotechnical skills.
Two NVQs are currently in development, for further details click on the link below.