As a UKAS Accredited Type C Inspection Body Skyform offers a unique ability to perform repairs during inspections which prevents unnecessary downtime and allows for substantial financial savings.

Skyform (Scotland) Ltd were the first company globally to gain the Type C Inspection Body Accreditation in relation to the Inspection of both onshore and offshore Wind Turbine Lifting Equipment, Cranes, Pressure Systems and Turbine Mounted Safety Equipment (TMSE)

Our One-Stop-Shop approach to inspections is completed to international standards and best practice.

What is a UKAS Accredited Inspection Body?

 BS/EN ISO 17020:2012 is issued by UKAS and sets the international Standard for Technical Competence, Independence and Impartiality of the Inspection Process.  UKAS is the only national Accreditation Body recognised by the British Government to assess the competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.  Accreditation is a qualification awarded to Inspection Bodies who can prove through a rigorous external audit that the requirements of the standard are implemented and they have the necessary competence.  Accreditation lasts for 4 years and involves 32 audit hours completed by a panel of auditors.  The recertification audit requires the Inspection Body to requalify for a new accreditation in all areas of the standard.  Inspection services play an important role in providing assurance of the operational safety.   The Accreditation ensures that Inspection Bodies are working to international best practice and high standards

Accreditation demonstrates the ability of organisations to perform inspections of products, services, processes, installations and design. 

The audit process covers:

•  Technical Competence of Staff ​

•  Appropriateness of Inspection Methods ​

•  Use of Suitable Equipment ​

•  Safeguards for Impartiality and Confidentiality ​

•  Code of Conduct and Safety Processes ​

•  Quality Assurance Procedures ​

•  Risk Management

Skyform Wind were the first organisation globally to gain UKAS Type C Accreditation for the Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of wind turbines under UKAS 17020 Type C Certificate) allows us to maintain and repair the asset at the same time as the Statutory Inspection.

By applying the UKAS 17020 Type inspections it can create a saving on premiums generally, or potentially cut out a layer of unnecessary works and transfers, resulting in turbine downtime.

 What are the benefits of the using a UKAS Accredited Type C Inspection Body?

•  Added Value:  There are often no additional costs in appointing an Accredited Inspection Body versus a non-accredited provider of inspection services. 

•  Compliance with industry and regulatory standards ​and through regular assessment and reassessments

•  Maintaining Standards through consistent operation and quality of inspection services ​

•  Cost Reduction by eliminating the need for re-inspection in the event of problems caused by a non-accredited provider.

•  Reducing Errors and the likelihood of mistakes

•  International Recognition of the accreditation process

• Independent Technical Evaluation of competency & decision-making processes

• Increasing Stakeholder Confidence in quality assurance and knowledge that UKAS Technical Experts are regularly reviewing the Inspection Body’s procedures, processes & paperwork