ECS News

New Experienced Worker Assessment launched by industry

03 July 20

18 March 20

If your ECS Card is due to expire in March, April, May or June 2020, the original expiration date has now been automatically extended.

30 January 20

ECS Check system now available in Northern Ireland

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme’s ECS Check system is now operational and approved as a pilot that meets the Licence to Practise (LtP) requirements on government public sector construction contracts in Northern Ireland.

02 April 19

A specially-designed computer programme that allows qualifications to be verified during an ECS card application has been developed by the ECS and City & Guilds.

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New Experienced Worker Assessment

A new assessment process to recognise existing skills and experience has been launched by the electrotechnical industry.
The ‘Experienced Worker Assessment’ (EWA) accredits occupational competence for people who have been working as an electrician for typically over five years but haven’t been able to complete an apprenticeship or achieve an equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification.

ECS Check helps J Brand guarantee quality on site

The ECS Card and the 18th Edition

Information on the 18th Edition qualification recognised by the JIB and ECS, and how existing cardholders can update their cards.

Change is coming - are you affected?

Some important changes are being introduced to the ECS scheme that will take effect from 2019 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. These new rules will apply to existing cardholders and those wishing to apply to the scheme for the first time.

ECS Titles Explained...

How does the ECS Registered Electrician relate to the JIB Approved Electrician and the Installation Electrician titles? They all appear on the new ECS Registered Electrician card. In this article we explain what all these titles mean...

The Professionals

The next edition of the BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) will be incorporated into the ECS to demonstrate that gold card holders really do represent the ‘gold standard’ in the industry.

What does the ECS card represent?

"Can't I just pay for a card?" Unfortunately not! Take a look at our article that explains more about the ECS card represents and the process that sits behind each application

How do I become qualified as an Electrician?

Read more about what the industry classes as 'qualified' and the different routes to become an electrician whether you're just leaving school, changing career or have experience and need to qualify as an electrician…

Registered Electricians Need 18th Edition for ECS Card Renewal

18^th Edition Needed From Jan 1^st 2020

From 1^st January 2020, when Registered Electricians renew their card they must hold the BS7671:2018 (18th Edition) qualification.

ECS Check system now available in Northern Ireland

Fire, Emergency and Security Systems industry unite to promote sector skills

The Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) industry has introduced a new Occupational Qualification Structure leading to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card recognition, aimed at promoting high standards and skills.

Enhancements to ECS Applications

Two new enhancements have been added the Employer Portal and MyECS to support ECS card applications.
The enhancements will allow early card applications before the ECS HS&E assessment is passed and the introduction of a new review screen before a card order is finalised.

ECS Card expiry dates extended