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Why join the BESCA VHE Scheme?
Being an approved member of the BESCA VHE scheme is the only way to demonstrate compliance to TR19® specification.
Why join the besca vhe scheme?
Improve the service you offer clients by demonstrating the highest level of compliance and competence
Gain a competitive advantage through confirmation of your technical competence, professionalism and commitment to quality
It is the UK's number one vent hygiene specialist membership - be one of the elite
Grow your business by taking advantage of the growing number of clients and insurance companies specifying TR19® - the RISCAuthority specifies TR19® Grease and the BESCA VHE scheme as best practice in its latest Recommendations for fire safety in catering establishments (RC68)
Safeguard your business and reduce risk of prosecution and liability thanks to proof of competency and proof of workmanship
VHE system generates TR19® Certificate of Works completed – this can be used in Post-Clean Verification Reports (PCVR)
Immediate delivery of TR19® Certificate of Vent Hygiene Works straight to your inbox – providing your clients with proof of completion and peace of mind
Win more work by showcasing your BESCA VHE Approved badge of quality across your vans and marketing, and feature on the BESCA Vent Hygiene register
Save time which you can re-invest in your business
Free copy of the new Specification for TR19® Grease upon joining
Being a member of BESCA VHE is the only way to demonstrate compliance to TR19® specification
what are the requirements for joining the scheme?
Open to both besa members and non-besa members
Applicants must demonstrate personnel employed in cleaning system activities have the appropriate training, skills and experience that are required for the task they undertake.
Training and technical competence records will be checked at audit to ensure recognised training has been undertaken and documented.
Applicants must provide evidence they are correctly insured
Applicants must demonstrate understanding of and compliance with TR19® and current legislation
You can download the list of qualifications, competencies, experience and other requirements here. UPDATED DOC COMING
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
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BESA MEMBERS
As part of BESA membership all BESA members involved in Vent Hygiene works are expected to join the VHE scheme.
To ensure your works comply with TR19® all Vent Hygiene works are expected to be registered on the VHE scheme.
The VHE scheme is free to join and there are no renewal fees for BESA members
Notification fees are set at £0.75p+VAT for each notification registered on the VHE system
BESA Competence Assessment Standard (CAS) audit will be recognised as “deem to satisfy” on all satisfactory CAS audits completed on the Vent Hygiene specific audit checklist from September 2019 onwards.
BESA members, for confirmation of your last CAS audit please contact the team on 0800 6525533 or email info@besca.org.uk
NON-BESA MEMBERS
To ensure your works comply with TR19® all Vent Hygiene works are expected to be registered on the VHE scheme.
Membership is only £350+VAT per annum, annual renewal required
This covers the audit fee
Notification fees are set £0.75p+VAT for each notification registered on the VHE System
REGISTRATION PROCESS
REGISTER ON THE VHE PORTAL HERE
If you you would like to find out more about the BESCA VHE Scheme or discuss your application with a member of our team, please email us at info@besca.org.uk or call us on 0800 652 5533.
