Can anyone help me with this? I am part p with Elecsa and MCS accredited. Work is very slow at the moment and I'm sure it's pretty much the same for a lot of people. (what happened to the solar panel revolution?) I was thinking of checking out the building sites in my area for some electrical...
Bit of a boring subject, and this form is a pain in the arse. But does anyone know who has filled one out before, that in section 10 " Employer or sponsor endorsement and recommendation ", does this section have to be filled out if you are a self employed subby?? If it is, can it be filled out...
Hello everybody,
I am 22 and I'm not long out of college (I passed in 2011)
I have recently had to look for a new job due to redundancy and everywhere that i'm looking in around my area is asking for either an ECS or CSCS card, I have looked into an ECS card as this is what my old company...
i have done may 2330 L2. working on may 2330 L3 at present then doing my 17th in may. Is it best for me to just go for my cscs card at present then later go for the ecs card.
sent off to regrade my jib card a few weeks ago,
sent my certificates for 2330 l2, l3, NVQ l3,17th,
got my card back expecting a nice gold JIB card.
Opened the letter and got a white card, ECS at the top and electrician graded with ANCILLARY OPERATIVE at the bottom.
Is this a ECS card and not...
Hi All,
Just got a couple of questions I hope you can help me with...
1. What's the difference between the ECS and JIB cards?
2. I think that you qualify for an ECS card with a time served apprenticeship or C&G 2360 PT 1&2 (or equivalent), an NVQ3, and the C&G2382 17th Ed, and the H&S...
Hi Guys,
at 39 Yrs old, and with redundancy looming... I am currently studying for a new career in electrical. I come from a background of more than 15 yrs in the electronics industry and when I was a younger student I have previously *Passed* an ONC in electrical and electronic...
Hey guys..
goodmorning to all...
Ive got to appear on site next week and was wondering if a CSCS card is suitable enough to help a fellow electrician out doing a second fix?
Or will i need the ECS card to be allowed on site?
Also, would it be possible to get it over the course of the next...
My company has asked me to obtain an ECS Card. I have now done the required ECS H&S Course and have downloaded the papers to complete for the ECS Card application. I am not JIB Graded and have never had an ECS Card before. I am a bit confused as to how this works. I have been working as a...
Good day.
I've looked on the ECS website and it states:-
Exemptions for having an ECS card (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) card | FAQs) is if you have an iosh working safely card thing. I have one of these so do I still need an ECS - I'v e just realsied my ECS has ran out of date...
bllody hell they don't half make this hard work!
firstly i had difficulty in getting to somehwere where I could photocopy all my certs, i had to chase people for referecnces and to sign forms, i had to go and get some passport photos done, i had great difficulty in getting my photo verified...
:nuke: Beware folks. There is a company who aparently come out top of the Google search list who are running a scam for electricians wanting ECS acreditation and cards.
Some of my guys have been caught out. The company is www.constructionsupport.co.uk or Construction Support Line or...
I have just been offered a start on the 25th, but I need an ecs or a cscs card pretty pronto. What is the quickest way of obtaining one, that doesnt involve driving toLlondon?? I am also pretty flat out with work at the moment, so cant really afford having much time off, is it possible to sit...
hiya everyone,i have been in the trade for 20 years and hold 236 part 1 and 2 ,am1 + am2 ,nvq level 3 (did jtl apprenticeship) .i worked for the same firm from 2000 -2010 before leaving to do a years work in another trade.i am now wanting to come back to the electrical field and am seking advice...
Hi Everyone,
My grade card expires next month and I've been told I need to redo the ECS in order to renew it, anyone know where it can be done around Glasgow and how much?
Cheers.
Hello,i know that this has been asked before by other members,but i am trying to work out what possible grading would be put on the JIB card i am going to apply for.I should be doing my ECS assesment within the next few weeks.
I did a full apprentiship around 20 years ago and worked in the trade...
Right here goes.
Self employed, know work so im going to do a bit of the dreaded agency work(Dont start lads please stay on topic)
All said Agency work wants a JIB card(Or rating at least)
Rang JIB, They said they changed it from Improver to "Trainee" levels 1 to 3.
They said i "should" get...
HI...ive completed my level 3 2330 and the 17th edition. doing my 2391 in september.does anybody know if i was to apply for a jib card now. what grade would i get? ive been doing electrical work for 5 years now. thanks for your help.
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