Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card
Introduction to ECS
Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is the only ID and competence card scheme for electrotechnical operatives in the UK. ECS partnered with Construction Skill Certificate Scheme (CSCS). It considers not just principal electrotechnical occupations, but also specialised industries like building controls, data communications, highway electrical and fire and security.
ECS card verifies the qualification status, core electrical occupation, identity, health and safety awareness, together with any additional disciplines you are skilled to work for. Before we discuss the various types of ECS Card lets us just know something more about Health Safety & Environmental Assessment
In order to be awarded the ECS Card it is very important to have an up-to-date health and safety qualification Noe the health & safety assessment has been designed specifically to avoid any accidents and promote safety and quality of work, this not only ensures all cardholders have a good level of health and safety awareness when at on site.
In order to meet the ECS Health & safety requirement you can use the following two ways-
- You must pass the ECS H&S Assessment Exam.
- Else you must hold a valid ‘exemption’ – i.e., you already hold a qualification that meets or exceeds the required level of H&S knowledge.
Notes –
- CSCS H&S assessment is not accepted
- ECS H&S Assessment pass is valid for 2 years.
- ECS application should be submitted within that two-year period, or you would be required to do a new assessment before your application can be processed.
How to take the H&S Assessment
- Choose the most suitable location for assessment and companies offering the assessment.
- Make the booking with your chosen provider.
- Prepare and revise the topics thoroughly
- Post assessment, result letter will be sent to you generally through an email to the address provided.
- Result letter inform whether you have passed or failed the assessment.
- After passing teh the assessment visit MyECS to continue your application.