SERMI is Here – Apply Now if You Carry Out Security Work
SERMI is now live in the UK, giving independent workshops and technicians an approved route to access security-related vehicle repair and maintenance information. If your workshop carries out security-related jobs, you should apply as soon as possible.
We do not yet know how long individual applications will take, so it is worth allowing extra time and being cautious about booking in work that depends on security access. RMISC has said the process includes DBS checks, which can take up to two weeks, and sometimes longer. RMISC’s guidance also notes that applications can be delayed if the required training or experience evidence is missing.
Ford and JLR announced several weeks ago that they were moving to SERMI. However, a number of other brands are now known to be on the scheme as well, including FCA, Volvo, Toyota and Nissan. In some cases, workshops are only now discovering the impact on existing access.
SERMI is designed for businesses that need access to security-related functions, such as immobiliser and key-related work, through a recognised and standardised approval process. In the UK, the published price is £1,800 + VAT as a one-off fee or £30 + VAT per month over 60 months, and this includes certification for the organisation plus one technician. Certification lasts 5 years.
You can find more information and apply here through RMISC’s SERMI site. www.sermi.co.uk
