Annex B
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER CERTIFICATION MARK AND
REGISTERED DIGITAL INSTALLER SCHEME
1. The Digital Television Project (a partnership
which operated to December 2004 between Government, broadcasters
and industry to plan the UK's switch to digital television) created
the digital switchover Certification Mark (often called the "digital
switchover logo" or "digital tick"). The Certification
Mark certifies information, goods and services that are designed
to help consumers through switchover. When used on digital receivers
and recorders, it certifies products designed to work through
switchover.
2. Its purpose is, essentially, to help
consumers make the right choices about digital switchover. It
is visible in retailers across the UK, and also on TV and recording
equipment of most leading brands. As of end August 2005, some
260 retailers (representing over 2,300 retail outlets) and 32
manufacturers of digital television equipment had registered to
use it. Other organisations, including some platform operators,
also participate in the digital switchover Certification Mark
scheme.
3. In preparing for the digital switchover,
householders and landlords requiring new aerials, upgraded cabling
or distribution networks will be advised to seek and use only
qualified and competent Signal Reception (Aerial) Installers.
Such an installer, from the end of this year, will be recognised
by displaying a card containing the "digital logo" and
their photograph and bearing the words "Registered Digital
Installer". This is a recognition of the installer having
achieved a level of competence indicated by their acquisition
of a minimum Level 2 National Vocational Qualification in Electrical
and Electronic (Signal Reception Pathway); submitted a satisfactory
"Basic" Criminal Records Disclosure (through Disclosure
Scotland); and evidence of satisfactory and appropriate insurance.
4. The Registered Digital Installer "kite
marking" scheme will be administered through a Community
Interest Company, the Registered Digital Installer Licensing Body
CIC Ltd (RDI-LB), a partnership of SEMTA, the Sector Skills Council,
and the two trade associations representing the industry; the
Confederation of Aerial Industries (CAI) and the Independent Digital
Standards Commission (IDSC). The majority of RDIs will also be
members of the Trade Associations. The RDI-LB will award the registrations
and the right to display the digital logo and will police its
use by Installers using in the main Inspectors from the trade
associations. The scheme is intended to raise the professional
status and skill levels of installers and to provide an increased
level of confidence to the general public seeking to ensure they
are able to receive and take advantage of "digital television
reception".
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