We set up our Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) to provide a framework of standards you can use to monitor things that affect the environment. MCERTS covers:

• the performance standards your monitoring equipment must meet
• the level your staff must be qualified to
• how to accredit laboratories and inspect sites in line with European and international standards

This standard sets out what you must do if you want to become certified to monitor pollution released from chimney stacks. It focuses on your experience and training and the exams you must take.

You can apply to MCERTS as an individual or as an organisation. This document sets out the standards you must meet to be certified as an individual.

We have also published the standard for organisations.