Hello, with my C&G 2365 at level 3 passed (Aug 2023) am I exempt from taking the ECS health and safety course (50 multiple choice questions in 30 min, fee £55.80) as I have this qualification and have already been formally assessed on construction site health and safety? According to the ECS...
Hi there, firstly wishing you all good health and happiness 🙂
Just a few questions if you all don’t mind answering for me please..
I’ve just recently passed my AM2s.. still awaiting my gold card in the post..
I’m wondering what options will be open to me now as being newly qualified?.. the...
So I have recently qualified. And I am doing my 2391 later on this year. When I have my 2391, can I go straight in for an approved electrician gold card? The only reason I ask is because it says you have to be an electrician for at least 2 years before becoming approved?
I currently have an...
Hi all, looking for abit of help/ advice, no one to really ask in person so thought i would post it up here.
im an industrial maintenance electrician soon to be redundant unfortunately, rather than jumping at the first factory I see, would rather take my time seeing whats out there and in the...
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
Can I get a gold card with the following quals and about 4 years experience
C&G 2382-38 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018
C&G 2365-03 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Building and Structures)
C&G 2391-71 Level 3 Award in Initial...
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.
Hi, I have 18th edition and AM2 but not NVQ3. Due to the changes with the ECS card it won't allow me to renew my card unless I take another H&S course (I already have a current one). I took one on line with ECS yesterday but now they are saying it was not the correct one and I need to take a...
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...
New Domestic Apprenticeship announced leading to Domestic Gold Card
Interesting.
Still as clear as mud how this will work but this is probably the thing we've all been waiting for.
Hopefully it will clear the waters and stop DIY Dave having a go - making a Gold Card the standard should make...
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...
Hey peeps
I'm considering taking one of them fast track gold card courses.... The ones that you have to when working where you fill out a portfolio and finish with the AM2. Are they any good and can anyone recommend a good one?
Any help greatly appreciated
Cheers
Talking to an experienced spark this morning who is doing some work for me as i am too busy.
He has nearly 35 years experience in the trade, worked with his dad who was also an electrician.
Doesn't have the NVQ, they weren't even a thing when he started.
Has his 2391 - the old school written...
I’m a time served electrical maintenance engineer. I have my 18th edition and a HNC in electrical engineering. I’m now self employed working as a subcontractor but am only being paid as a sparks mate. I need the gold card to get full money, can anyone advise me on the best way to get a gold...
Hello, I am looking for work in London (I am east London based) or in Essex.
I have completed my apprenticeship and currently hold a JIB gold card and the 18th edition qualification.
I have my own car, hand tools, power tools and PPE.
Willing to take an ipaf/pasma/asbestos course if work is...
I've mislaid my 13Amp plug check card from Electrical Safety First, and they aren't sending out replacements at the minute. Can anyone help? (I'm obviously happy to pay!).
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