ecs card

  1. S

    I Need Work Looking for work as an electricians mate in around medway and kent area.

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for work as a mate, I have a recently achieved a City & guilds level 3 in electrical installations (2365). I already had level 2, PAT testing (2377), Part P buildings regulations, 18th Edition BS7671 ECS card. I'm hard working and honest and for 4 years i have been...
  2. Deckotah

    UK Which ECS card should I apply for?

    Don't know if this is the right section but seemed the best. I have a C&G 2365 Level 2 however I'm now on an Apprenticeship year 2/3 and was wondering which ECS card is best to apply for ? If anyone could guide me in the right direction I would be very appreciative
  3. A

    ECS Card renewal time

    I completed my H&S exam early May and applied for the renewal of my card and today it is still saying 'verifying'. How long does it take to get a card. This seems too long.
  4. N

    UK Self employed Scotland expired ecs card query

    First time poster here. Time served electrician here in Scotland with nvq level 3. My ecs gold card expired back in 2017 and I intend to do my 18th edition at some point. My question is if I start up myself I understand I can’t work on construction sites. What else can I or can’t I do in...
  5. JasonB

    Ecs card application..

    Hi all, After a completely rubbish 18months with this pandemic and redundancy i wanted a change a started the 2365 nvq path lvl 2 & 3 Question is i am looking to try and get a ecs card ready for myself but i have a few months left of my lvl 2. I have noticed alot of jobs on offer are asking...
  6. V

    UK Which ECS card do I need?

    Hi, I have just finished college and finished my Level 2 Electrical Installations diploma (2365) Level 3 C&G 8202 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation and have found work working with an electrician working away 2nd fixing, pulling cable, drilling through joists etc. I have...
  7. G

    OBTAINING ECS CARD

    HI just looking for some info on acquiring ECS card .I completed my apprenticeship in Ireland back in the 1990`s .moved to Australia2010 and converted my irish license to Australian A grade requirement . Looking to move to Liverpool UK in march 2021 all going well on the covid 19 front...
  8. C

    UK Electrical Qualifications ECS Card

    Hi all sorry long post Looking for some advice. I've just been made redundant. Starting to get back to applying for jobs and everyone is looking for NVQ Level 3, with ECS gold card as a preference. I started my apprenticeship in 1996, obtained these qualifications along the way 2391 Level...
  9. W

    Electrician Jobs Electrician required in and around Manchester.

    Electrician required in and around Manchester. Must have own van tools fully qualified with testing and ecs card. Self employed. Msg for more details
  10. T

    ECS CARD

    Good evening everyone, I am new to the trade and this site and need some help please cos I am struggling big time to make any progress. Was made redundant in my own skill of printing and have been given a chance to retrain. I recently started working with a company and was put on site as a...
  11. J

    Problems upgrading ecs card.

    Hi all, I am currently updating my ecs card from apprentice to electrician. However when going through the application online it says I must supply a copy of my JIB409 form. I’ve never seen this jib form before but I’m aware you can download the form of jib’s website, but who do I get to fill...
  12. BenHud29

    ECS Card Application

    Hi, I have recently applied for my ECS card but it has been sent back to me twice. All it says is its because of certificates but I've uploaded all my certificates and then redone it the second time it was sent back to me. Anyone else had a similar issue? Need to get my ECS card for my job...
  13. Kuba

    CSCS and ECS Card for Electricians

    Hi all, I'm looking to pass my final exams on units 202 & 203 from my C&G 2365 course end of this month and therefore complete Level 2. Next thing is to get out there and start working and getting experience. I was told it's best to go to an agency who are looking for improvers to work on sites...
  14. Lauren DH

    Electrician moving to Scotland from R.Ireland

    I'm moving to Scotland from the Republic of Ireland, where i obtained my level 6 craft electrical qualification. I have been working in the industry fully qualified since 2012. I have been advised apply for the SJIB ECS card, to do this i need to enrol on the CEC program after completion of the...
  15. N

    ECS Card Clarifications

    Some info below on how the JIB are handling the recent card changes and how having or not having attended the 18th Edition update will affect it: We’ve had some feedback that Installation and Maintenance Electricians are concerned that if they do not gain the 18th Edition they will ‘lose’...
  16. N

    18th Edition and the ECS card

    Hi I'm a 57 year old approved election working at Tata steel as a contractor at my age do I still need to do the 18th edition to retain my ECS card.
  17. B

    Which ECS Card to apply for?

    Hi, I have completed a, Level 3 NVQ diploma in electrotechnical systems and equipment [2357-13] now I’m looking to apply for my ECS, I’ve put in Installation electrician for my main occupation and approved electrician in grade, I’ve uploaded my certificates but it’s asking for 2391 test and...
  18. R

    Finally My ECS Card has arrived!

    So after many emails, phone calls. I finally have my ECS Electrical Labourer Card. I’ve been sending my CV to electrical companies, agencies etc. Nothing as of yet, but hopefully something turns up just before the new year.
  19. C

    Moving to UK - Qualified - I think - but need assistance

    Hi guys, I need to help please, I studied in the UK approx 7 years ago. Right after writing my C&G 2391 Level 3 I moved back home to South Africa. A short while after I received the results and passed. I have been working in South Africa since. I have been doing domestic, industrial and mining...
  20. P

    My esc card has expired what to do next

    my ecs card has ran out over a year ago. I have sat the ecs health and safety test recently. The sjib are telling me i need to sit the 17th again as its been over 5 years since i got my time out in order to renew my card again. Or im i as well as sitting the 18th editon in order to get my card...

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