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Benefits of ECS Check in Response to Building Safety Concerns

30 June 23

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has responded to a panel discussion hosted by Dame Judith Hackett, which debated whether the ‘golden thread’ of building-safety information mandated after the Grenfell tragedy may be stymied by a profusion of digital systems.

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IFSEC & FIREX International

31 May 23

The ECS and JIB enjoyed another successful three days at this year’s IFSEC and FIREX International, on 16th-18th May at ExCeL London. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this was the busiest IFSEC and FIREX yet and it was great to see so many people in attendance and visiting the ECS/JIB stand to discuss everything from ECS cards to apprenticeships.

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New Experienced Worker Assessment launching for Fire, Emergency and Security Systems

31 May 23

The JIB is pleased to announce that two new routes to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) gold cards for the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) sector are in development.

The EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems, which is part of the FESS apprenticeship for Northern Ireland and Wales, is one route being used for experienced workers who have been in the industry for a number of years but do not have a completed apprenticeship of relevant qualifications. 

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Initiative announced to help achieve recognised UK standard for competence for FESS Systems Technicians

30 May 23

The IFSM and SSAIB have put in place a joint initiative to build on the growing success of the FESS apprenticeship and recognise the benefit of certification through ECS for FESS Systems Technicians in achieving a recognised UK standard for competence. 

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