Card information
The ECS Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) Systems Operative card is for people working in the FESS industry as a specialist installer or maintainer of FESS systems.
Some people holding this card, and have relevant industry experience, may go on to apply for an ECS FESS gold card as a Systems Technician after completing the industry
FESS Experienced Worker Assessment.
A guide to the assessment and the preparation needed is available the
FESS Assessment page.
Eligibility and requirements
To be eligible for this card, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Hold the ECS Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) assessment in the industry sector discipline you are applying for:
- Fire
- Fire & Emergency Lighting
- Fire & Security
- Security
A guide to the assessment and the preparation needed is available the
FESS Assessment page.
OR
2. Have completed one of the
recognised qualification routes in the attached document (currently only for the Fire Pathway)
PLUS
3. Hold a current ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment.
For details about the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment visit the
HS&E Assessment page.