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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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ECS card holder survey reveals increasing awareness for virtual ECS card

25 May 23

Results from the ECS card holder survey revealed that the number of respondents who had downloaded their virtual card has increased by 24% this year compared to 2022.

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Join the ECS and JIB at IFSEC & FIREX International 2023

27 April 23

IFSEC & FIREX International takes place on 16-18 May 2023 at London’s ExCeL, providing the largest gathering of security and fire installers and integrators, end-users, distributors and manufacturers.
 

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