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What Is The ECS Gold Card?

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Student Resources
  • Date July 30, 2018
Gold Card

If you work within the trade industry, are on your way to towards doing so or are even just considering it, you may have heard the term ‘ECS Gold Card’ at some point.

There are a number of different cards, qualifications and certifications available to people in the electrical industry, but with so many, things can get a little confusing.

Before you sign up for a training course or decide on your career path, it’s vital that you know what it all means.

What Is JIB?

JIB stands for Joint Industry Board. An impartial organisation, JIB set the standard for employment, grading, welfare and apprentice training within the electrical industry. The JIB help to maintain secureness and stability in the workplace. In doing so, it helps to assure clients that they are dealing with qualified and competent workers. It is the JIB who administer the ECS scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Scottish JIB administers the scheme throughout Scotland.

What Is ECS?

ECS stands for Electrotechnical Certification Scheme, with the scheme being recognised and endorsed by the industry. ECS is the ID and competence card scheme for electrotechnical operatives throughout the United Kingdom.

What Is The ECS Gold Card?

ECS has a range of cards available depending on the qualification(s) you have obtained. The ESC Gold Card, in particular, is an ID that proves the holder is a qualified installation technician. Therefore, is evidence the holder has completed the necessary training and is a competent electrician.

The card certifies that the holder can work unsupervised on the installation, commissioning and maintenance of low voltage electrical and electronic devices/appliances.

How Do I Get An ECS Gold Card?

To get an Installation Electrician ECS Gold Card, you must first gain your NVQ Level 3. The Options Skills NVQ Level 3 Electrical Training Course provides all of the formal training required to become an installation technician. Through centre led training, on-site experience and AM2 assessments, trainees are eligible to apply for their ECS Gold Card.

What Is AM2 Assessment?

AM2 is an independent assessment of skills and knowledge. This test is undertaken by an independent AM2 centre.

Where Can I Train?

For more information about the NVQ Level 3 Electrical Training Course, call one of our Options Skills advisors on 0800 802 1326. Alternatively, fill in our online contact form, and one of our advisors will get back to you asap.

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