There are now more than 50,000 Registered Electrician gold card holders in the UK. Registered Electrician status signifies that not only has the person met the requirements for the industry-approved standard at Level 3 as an Installation or Maintenance Electrician (an ECS gold card), but they have also kept up to date with the latest edition of BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, have agreed to a Code of Professional Conduct and agree to keep up to date with CPD requirements.
ECS Registered Electrician status was introduced in 2017 to raise the bar on new entrants obtaining their ECS gold card, and to recognise the need for undertaking of continuing professional development (CPD).
The number of ECS Registered Electricians is increasing every day as more experienced electricians sign up, as well as newly qualified electricians meeting this threshold as the new minimum standard, and now account for more than two-thirds of all qualified Electricians holding an ECS gold card.
If you haven’t signed up to ECS Registered Electrician status yet, login to MyECS and update your status to show your commitment to development and raising standards. For employers and clients wanting to know more about how to demonstrate a project workforce is up to date with latest CPD or qualification requirements, the free to access ECS Check system gives this essential visibility.