Network Infrastructure Installer Gold Card

Card information

The ECS Network Infrastructure Installer card is for data network installers that are qualified to the recognised industry Level 3 Network Infrastructure qualification and are installing, commissioning and maintaining all aspects of copper and fibre structured cabling for network infrastructure systems.

Eligibility and requirements

To be eligible for the ECS Network Infrastructure Installer card, applicants must:

1. Have successfully completed the industry level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, the Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship, or have previously met the requirements of the ECS Advanced Datacomms Specialist full gold card (see requirements here).

OR

The Copper and Fibre Network Infrastructure Experienced Worker Assessment (live for delivery from August 2024 through approved Open Awards providers - please see list below). 

2. Hold an employer statement or project reference confirming at least 12 months installation experience. 

3. Hold a current ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment.

For details about the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessments or exemptions visit the HS&E Assessment page.

Experienced Worker Assessment 

Experienced Worker Assessments are being run by training providers approved by Open Awards. These are assessments for experienced Network Infrastrcuture Installers who do not hold relevant qualifications or training and wish to be assessed to Gold card standard. A list of centres delivering these assessments will be available here as and when these are confirmed. 

If you are interested in this Experienced Worker Assessment route, please contact one of the following organisations: 

• Total Comms Training, Harlow - 0800 170 7007