ECS Health and
Safety Test
Health & Safety for ECS holders
What is the ECS H&S test?
- It is compulsory to hold a current H&S qualification in order to apply for and be awarded with an ECS card.
- The ECS H&S test is specifically designed to meet the H&S requirements of electrotechnical personnel. Those who successfully pass the ECS assessment will be awarded with an ECS H&S Certificate (valid for 2 years from the date of award), issued by the JIB or SJIB as appropriate, which can be used for the purpose of obtaining an ECS card only.
- Applicants who already meet or exceed the required level of H&S knowledge due to existing (approved) qualifications held will be exempt from taking the ECS H&S Test. Such applicants will need to provide a copy of a current up-to-date qualification certificate showing that they hold one of the approved exemptions.
Card and Certificate Expiry
The Health & Safety Assessment Certificate is valid for 2 years, and an ECS card must be applied for within that time. Thereafter, the ECS card is valid for 3 years. A subsequent Health & Safety Assessment will need to be taken in order to renew the card at the end of this 3-year period.
About the ECS H&S assessment
- The ECS H&S assessment consists of 40 multiple choice questions, randomly selected from a database of approximately 300.
- 'Closed book' assessment - no revision materials will be allowed into the exam room.
- The candidate is allowed 30 minutes to complete the assessment.
- The pass mark for the assessment is 85% i.e. 34 correct answers out of 40.
Preparation and revision
- Candidates who book an ECS test will be sent a copy of the JIB and SJIB's Specimen ECS Question and Answer Book.
- You can download an electronic version of the book here.
How do I book an ECS H&S test?
An ECS H&S test is available through the following providers:
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Short-notice assessment (online) - JIB
This is an electronic H&S test which is carried out online and is only available at the JIB Office in Sidcup, Kent. Advance booking is essential.
Tel: 0844 847 5098 or E-Mail: ecs-assess@jib.org.uk
- Paper-based assessments (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) - ECA
Paper-based assessments (Scotland) - SJIB (Scotland)
Nationwide assessments (paper-based) are provided all year round.
Advance booking is essential.
Tel: 01325 487 829 or visit the ECA website
- Computer-based assessments - UNITE the Union
Visit the UNITE website
Tel: Education department 020 8462 7755 or email: education@unitetheunion.com
To enquire about or book an ECS test, please contact your preferred provider directly.
