Can anybody point me in the right ditection for gaining that all important work experience? Finding it hard to catch a break.
I live in the West Midlands and would be happy to offer some free/cheap labour if it means I can get some experience and a foot in the door to the trade.
I am 25, hold...
Hello guys.
I have recently been trying to apply for an ECS gold card. I have already sat the H&S awareness test and passed it. The thing is I don’t know what card I should be applying for. Each one I am about to try for on the website has an alert from the “rules engine” saying that my...
Big thanks to all who msged back regarding my last post!
I’ve been advised after gaining the C&G L2 2365 i could then apply for jobs on the likes of indeed website for a “mate” which requires a ECS card, although it Will be the trainie card which would hopefully get me a start with someone to...
Dear All,
I am a Bulgarian citizen who has been living and working in the UK around 5 years and would love to apply for ECS card. I have a master degree in Electronics but I don't know if it covers the NVQ level requirements for ECS card.
I also have 2394, 2395, 17th edition and recently...
Hi Guys,
I hope you're all having a relaxing Sunday.
I'm currently studying my level 1 C&G 7202 in Bedford, 1 day a week.
I have been trying hard to find entry level electrical work without success; Whenever an electrician hears that I'm only on a level 1 course, they cut the conversation...
Hi ! Im new here and i need some advice :
I have some qualifications from abroad and ive got a statement of comparability from uk naric and it qualify me to work as an electrical installations technician. my queation is how can i get the ecs labourer card as im trying right now and im having...
I'm currently studying electrical installation level 3 and 17th edition, I've already done my level 2 and have a certificate for it. I contacted multiple companies for work experience and they'd all take me on as long as a Ecs card but as far as I can see, the only way of obtaining the card is...
Hello everyone, My name is Mihai and i'm new on the forum
I'm new on the forum and i have an issue in obtaining the ECS card, i passed the assessment and i apply to get the card insane, after the verification they put on hold my application because i should upload on my application the...
Hi guys
First post on here so here goes....
Im currently taking the 2365 ( level 2) qualification and I'm after some advice on the ecs cards.
Im looking for some shadowing work and I was wondering if a ecs card would be require for shadowing, and not only that but how would a ecs card work...
The MyECS H&S test is in the bag; passed today so thought I'd offer this up and, hopefully, save someone a little stress.
The test is £48 and easy enough PROVIDING you don't treat it that way. They send a list of sample questions when you book the test. At the test centre, it was obvious who...
Hi fellow Electrotechnicians !
My current employer has decided we need to be carrying an ECS card to show our competences. I've printed off the Craft Card application form, had a bit of a read and am a little confused as to which one I can apply for.
I did an apprenticeship and got a City and...
Hello my name is Lee kane I'm an apprentice/becoming an apprentice but I need to sit the END assessment and I was hoping I could get some advice from people who have sat it ?
ECS Card News | ECS Scheme - https://www.ecscard.org.uk/News/ECS-to-embrace-the-18th-Edition
After reading this article about the ECS planning to incorporated the 18th Edition in to the ECS Test, (I'm assuming they're just going to offer it as a separate test so you can get it on your card if...
Hey guys,
I'm trying to apply for an ecs card but they bounced it back to me as I'm missing a certificate.
I have a certificate for level 3 2330.
I also have a certificate from Summit Skills for Advanced Level Apprenticeship in electrical installation building and structures.
However they...
Hello everyone. I wonder if anyone knows what kind of ECS Card I need to work as Electrical Improver. What is the colour, title on card and what qualifications?
I went to college and completed my level 3, did 17th Edition. I am also working on my NVQ level 3 and recently passed AM2 assessment...
What does every everyone think of the new Ecs gold card having a white back? Maybe im being picky but i think it somehow degrades the gold card. Is it just me or does anyone think it should have stayed all gold
finding it all abit confusing, i live in scotland, ive completed my college work, but not sat my FICA , currently out of work and trying to get my foot back in the door, ive never been one for holding onto paper documents so have no idea where i would begin to look for my qualifications, any advice?
I keep seeing jobs around that need ECS card, and years on the job!
EAL Periodic Inspection, Testing & Condition Reporting of Electrical (2395)
LCP Initial Verification and Certificate of Electrical Installations (2394)
C&G2377-22 In-Service Inspection & Testing
C&G2382-12 17th Edition Wiring...
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