Hello everyone,
I direct this question, mostly to electricians registered at SJIB, as JIB has a little bit different rules apparently.
I'm looking for confirmation, how grading of your 2391-52 looks like, on the reverse of your ECS cards.
Recently, I completed equivalent of C&G 2391-52, which...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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.
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