OFTEC has launched a new integrated website and online portal providing access to all services and information via one central hub.
The new site, at www.oftec.org, combines all registration account functions, scheme information and applications, technical book updates, the works notification system and online shop OFTEC Direct.
All OFTEC registered technicians should have received an email with a personal invitation to create a new, unique user account, a statement said.
Trade association members will also gain access to a dedicated, password protected area that provides details of the work of OFTEC committees, opportunities to comment on industry consultations and other useful features.
The upgraded site merges the former joinoftec.com, oftecdirect.com, oftec.org and ofteconline.com.
Compliance certificates can now also be sent directly to customers by simply adding their email address to the site, saving time, money and paper. OFTEC inspectors will also use a bespoke app to send inspection reports by email.
OFTEC registration services director Adrian Lightwood said: “The launch of the new site and portal is a major step forward in our plans to increase the online services available to our registered technicians and the customers they serve.
“We hope the new, easy to navigate site will help reduce technicians’ administration time and provide a more efficient, effective experience for all. More online services will be introduced over the next few months.”