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Significant increase in electricians certifying skills

07 February 18

Applications for ECS gold cards from the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme increased by 36% in 2017, signalling a boost in the number of electricians looking to formally certify their skills.

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Changes to ECS Labourer card requirements

13 September 17

The application criteria for the ECS Labourer Card are being amended, to reinforce the fact that only those working in the electrotechnical industry are eligible for a card.
 

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IOSH Exemption

26 June 17

From 01 July 2017, the IOSH Working Safely Certificate gained via the online e-assessment will not be accepted as an ECS Health & Safety Assessment exemption.

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DBS checks for ECS cardholders

30 May 17

ECS cardholders, along with JIB and ECA members, can now apply directly through the JIB for a DBS check and photo identity card to confirm their clearance by the DBS

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Latest Articles


The ECS Card and the 18th Edition

Information on the 18th Edition qualification recognised by the JIB and ECS, and how existing cardholders can update their cards.

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Change is coming - are you affected?

Some important changes are being introduced to the ECS scheme that will take effect from 2019 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. These new rules will apply to existing cardholders and those wishing to apply to the scheme for the first time. 

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ECS Titles Explained...

How does the ECS Registered Electrician relate to the JIB Approved Electrician and the Installation Electrician titles? They all appear on the new ECS Registered Electrician card. In this article we explain what all these titles mean...

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The Professionals

The next edition of the BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) will be incorporated into the ECS to demonstrate that gold card holders really do represent the ‘gold standard’ in the industry.

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What does the ECS card represent?

"Can't I just pay for a card?" Unfortunately not! Take a look at our article that explains more about the ECS card represents and the process that sits behind each application

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How do I become qualified as an Electrician?

Read more about what the industry classes as 'qualified' and the different routes to become an electrician whether you're just leaving school, changing career or have experience and need to qualify as an electrician…

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Registered Electricians Need 18th Edition for ECS Card Renewal

18th Edition Needed From Jan 1st 2020

From 1st January 2020, when Registered Electricians renew their card they must hold the BS7671:2018 (18th Edition) qualification.

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ECS Check system now available in Northern Ireland

ECS Check system now available in Northern Ireland
 
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme’s ECS Check system is now operational and approved as a pilot that meets the Licence to Practise (LtP) requirements on government public sector construction contracts in Northern Ireland.

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