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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.
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.
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.
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.