Openreach Accreditations

Accreditation for the Openreach Network

Smart Awards hosts a comprehensive range of Openreach accreditations, supporting operatives, engineers and contractors working on or around the Openreach network.

These accreditations confirm that individuals are trained, assessed and competent to carry out work in line with Openreach safety, quality, and operational standards. They are essential for gaining authorisation to access and work on Openreach infrastructure.

Whether you are involved in network build, civils, fibre installation or safety-critical activities, Smart Awards provides the systems and support required to manage and deliver Openreach accreditation compliantly and efficiently.

What Are Openreach Accreditations?

Openreach accreditations are mandatory certifications for individuals carrying out work on the Openreach network. They are role-specific and aligned to defined tasks and job functions.

Accreditation areas include:

• Health and Safety
• Pole Climbing and Working at Height
• Underground Works
• Civils Works
• Customer Installation
• Cabinet and DSLAM Installations
• Cabling and Jointing
• Fibre Optic Installation and Splicing
• Exchange Works

Openreach accreditations are typically renewable every three years and must remain in date to maintain network access and authorisation.

Why Choose Smart Awards for Openreach Accreditation Delivery?

• Recognised by Openreach and major telecoms contractors
• Delivered through the Smart Awards digital platform for efficient management and certification
• Fast turnaround on certification and digital verification
• Reduced environmental impact through paper-free processes
• Support with renewals and compliance tracking
• Clear audit trail and secure record management

Delivering Openreach Accreditations Through Smart Awards

Smart Awards does not deliver Openreach accreditation for Operatives, Assessors or Lead Assessors directly. Lead Assessor accreditation can only be delivered by Openreach’s Accreditation Team.

If you are an employer with an approved Openreach Lead Assessor or Assessor, and an Openreach-approved site, you could use the Smart Awards platform to manage and deliver Openreach accreditations more efficiently.

Our systems support:

• Digital registration and candidate management
• Assessment recording and verification
• Certification and renewal tracking
• Secure compliance documentation

For more information about delivering Openreach accreditations through Smart Awards, contact us:

02476 421125 or info@smartawards.co.uk