SIA Licence changes

Licence applications (including renewals) will be completed and submitted online through the new self-service website. Paper exceptions will still be available to a small number of applicants e.g. people unable to access a post office or who have no access to the internet.
The forthcoming changes introduce two new application tools available to Approved Contractors: Licence Management (LM) and Licence Assist (LA). Both LM and LA, in varying degrees, support individuals applying for SIA licences and, in the case of Licence Management, take on some of the responsibilities currently undertaken by the SIA (e.g. identity checks). Both products are voluntary and it is not envisaged that all Approved Contractors will apply for LM or LA status.
Only businesses that use the Licence Management (LM) and Licence Assist (LA) tools will be able to submit applications on behalf of others. This change means that training providers will no longer be able to submit applications on behalf of individuals.