So i've just come back from spending 2 years in Australia and i'm trying to get back into sparking in the UK, but i'm having problems with the ECS card. I haven't got my 17th edition but i passed my apprenticeship in 2012 training by it. i'm also unemployed and the ECS electrical installation...
hi, ive just recieved my ecs card back from jib, its an electrical labourer "ancillary operative" card, which i think allows me to make tea for an electrician or scrape frost off the windscreen, (as long as someones holding my hand) ive got c&g 2391/92/93/82/77, eal level 2, 2372, 2240...
Hi all,
i'm just looking for a bit of advice/info. I'm coming towards the end of my 2365 level 2 year 2 and I'm wanting to apply to some local firms looking for work but all the vacancies require you to have a ECS card.
I've been on the ECS website but I'm more confused.
I'm under the...
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need some help Asap lads I've been a spark for 10 yr got all city & guilds 2360 part 1&2
17edition & 2391 test & inspect always had a Ecs number then had to get a card
only to be totally cheesed off they graded me as a labourer lol
apparently I need a level 3 Nvq im going to ring them...
Hi everybody.
Much unclear this sponsor thing for the ECS trainee card is.
I have done all required for the ECS adult trainee card.
I have done and passed my H&S exam. I am currently on my last "second" year of my level 3 in electrical installations.
Having been around to a few construction...
I started my first job this month as an Electrician's Mate and as I was going through my induction I was asked for my CSCS card, which I don't have. The guy knew I am a mate/trainee and everyone know's my foreman.
Anyway I am confused as to what I have to apply for. I e-mailed a site that does...
Hello I have taken and passed my 236 Pts one and two in Electrical Installations (17th edition)
I have also taken my 2391 in Electrical Inspection and Testing (passed)
I have also taken my Level 3 Certificate for the 16th Edition of the IEE wiring regulations for Electrical Installations (238...
Hi all.
I have done my Level 2 electrical installations and am already to start my final second year on my level 3.
In order to gain some hands on experience by doing some free work with any local constructions site, I was told I first need to get my hands on an CSCS card to be allowed on...
Hi All,
Can anyone please suggest me a specific application form for ECS card for electrician apprentice? I tried but I can not find it because there are a lot of forms which I am not sure about. I will appreciate If you can paste the URL here.
Thanks.
hey guys can you please explain to me the difference between cscs card and ecs card? as an electrician witch of these two i should have and please explain me why because as a new electrician i am abit confuse....
Hi, i am looking to get clarification regarding one of my friends Qualifications.
I have been through all the motions of contacting CITY&GUILDS, NIC & JIB but still not got were i need him to be :(
We contacted city&guilds and obtained the electrical installation 236 part 1 cert and all his...
Hi,
I have completed my C&G 2365 L2 & 3 this month and I would like to apply for the ECS H&S test now. Could anyone please guide me how to book it? Do I have to ring them or what is the procedure? I am not working at the moment.
Thanks.
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My ECS card ran out almost 2 years ago and im looking to renew it. I checked the SJIB website and it lists the certificats needed in order to get a renewal if. The card ran out over a year ago. I sat the ecs health and safety last year so the certificate from that is...
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Need some advice regarding site work.
I have just been asked to provide an estimate for a contract for all electrical work on a new development of 8 houses.
Being an NIC Approved contractor will I also need an ECS card or is my NIC sufficient? I also have 2 blokes working for me who are...
I know this has been a hot topic over the years...so sorry if this has been covered... I have a NVQ 2, City & Guilds 2330 level 2 & 3, 16th Edition upgraded to 17th Edition, 2391 inspection & testing and I've been a Qualified Supervisor for an NICEIC approved contractors for several years... I...
Hi Guys,
I am a new guy to the forum and I would like to know that could I apply the ECS card after completion the Level 2 in 2365 and Health & Safety test which's required for Ecs card.
Hi,
I have bachelor degree in electrical engineering(its foreign but recognized by NARIC as British) also I just passed 17th edition. Can I apply for ECS Gold card and which one.
Thank you.
Just wondering what other people got when applying for a ECS card?
Please can you leave qualifications and card type.
2330 level 2
2365 level 3
2382,2377 not much experience but been working in dairy industrial for other 10 years.
ECS trainee electrician stage 1
HI,
I hold a JIB ECS card and my qualifications are as follows:
Completed Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3
City and Guilds 2391- Inspection and Testing
I have lost my job as an employed electrician and I want to know what I need to do to go self employed and sign off my own work
Do I need to join...
hello guys, I am about to start an apprenticeship next week and im going to have to do my cscs test, i'm starting work next week for a company called nomenca who do all the electrics for south west water and the boss has said ill have to do my cscs test, is he referring to the ecs test or...
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