Certificates Module - Complete User Guide
Learn how to create, manage, and issue industry-standard compliance certificates in OpsCel. From EIC to EICR to Fire Alarm Service, generate professional PDFs with built-in validation.
Last updated: 20 May 2026
The 30-Second Version
The Certificates module generates compliance certificates (EIC, EICR, Minor Works, Fire Alarm Service, Solar PV, etc.) directly from completed jobs. Auto-population saves data entry, built-in validation ensures compliance, and professional PDFs match official BS 7671 and industry model forms. Certificates are issued with unique numbers, filed automatically, and delivered to customers via secure portal.
Who uses this: Engineers (draft/complete), Admins & Managers (issue)
Where it lives: Certificates menu | From Job detail page
Availability: All tiers | All roles (permissions vary)
Key benefit: Compliance-ready certificates in minutes, not hours
The Certificates module allows you to create, manage, and issue industry-standard compliance certificates directly within OpsCel. Certificates are linked to jobs, customers, and service addresses, creating a complete audit trail of work performed.
| Vertical | Certificates | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | EIC, EICR, Minor Works, PAT Test | All tiers | Electrical vertical enabled |
| Fire Safety | Fire Alarm Service, Fire Alarm Commissioning, Emergency Lighting, Extinguisher Service | All tiers | Fire Safety vertical enabled |
| Low Carbon | Solar PV Commissioning | All tiers | Low Carbon vertical enabled |
Key Benefits
- •Pre-populated forms — Customer, site, and contractor details auto-fill from job data
- •Built-in validation — Cannot issue certificates with missing required fields
- •Professional PDFs — Match official BS 7671 and industry model forms
- •Customer portal — Clients access certificates via secure link
- •Automatic filing — Certificates file to job and site compliance folders
- •Retest tracking — Track inspection intervals and due dates
- •Panel identity carry-forward — Fire Alarm Service pre-fills panel details from previous visits
- •Certificate numbering — Unique per-tenant numbering with configurable prefixes
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