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ECS News

“Future-proofing to the best of our ability”

28 June 21

Dan Little, Director of J Brand, speaks to the ECS about the development and importance of the new Occupational Qualification Structure for the Network Infrastructure industry.

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Under Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills praises Industry Placement card

22 June 21

Gillian Keegan MP, the Under Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills, has voiced her support for the introduction of the Industry Placement card. 
 
 

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ECS advises card holders on closure of “Conditional” and “Restricted” ECS card routes

18 June 21

Advice is being issued to ECS card holders by the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) that under the rules of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) it will be withdrawing ECS cards issued under the “conditional” or “restricted” route, sometimes known as Industry Accreditation. ECS card holders who hold a conditional graded card should note that while they will be able to renew their card one more time, they may need to update the type of card held in the future when they come to renew their card.
 
 

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Demonstrate your skills and knowledge digitally with new CPD capture system from ECS

09 June 21

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced the launch of a new Continued Professional Development (CPD) digital system, which it believes will play a key role in helping better identify and monitor ongoing competence standards throughout the industry. 

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