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New Qualification Approved for Experienced Workers in Panel Wiring

|Date: 10 October, 2024

New Qualification Approved for Experienced Workers in Panel Wiring

In a significant development for the electrotechnical industry, the EAL Level 3 Panel Wiring for Engineer ...

In a significant development for the electrotechnical industry, the EAL Level 3 Panel Wiring for Engineering Applications route has been approved by the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) as ...

10 October, 2024
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ECS announces launch of Cellular Network Field Engineer card

|Date: 29 September, 2023

ECS announces launch of Cellular Network Field Engineer card

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced the launch of a Cellular Network Field Engi ...

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced the launch of a Cellular Network Field Engineer card to complement the development of the apprenticeship of the same title. The role of a ...

29 September, 2023
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Industry Group Updates to the ECS Electrical Safety Unit

|Date: 15 November, 2022

Industry Group Updates to the ECS Electrical Safety Unit

The Construction Leadership Council introduced requirements in 2015 for CSCS partner schemes as part of t ...

The Construction Leadership Council introduced requirements in 2015 for CSCS partner schemes as part of the Government’s Construction 2025 strategy. This includes a number of requirements that the Ele ...

15 November, 2022
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2021 Annual Review: ECS crucial role in upskilling the industry

|Date: 1 March, 2022

2021 Annual Review: ECS crucial role in upskilling the industry

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has released its 2021 Annual Review. Around 175,000 elect ...

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has released its 2021 Annual Review. Around 175,000 electrotechnical workers are proud to hold an ECS card, and 2021 was a positive year for ECS as it c ...

1 March, 2022
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ECS updates scheme for greater recognition of digital skills

|Date: 2 February, 2022

ECS updates scheme for greater recognition of digital skills

Last year was a particularly busy year for ECS, with the construction industry generally still under imme ...

Last year was a particularly busy year for ECS, with the construction industry generally still under immense pressure with ongoing restrictions caused by Covid-19, issues with supply chains and materi ...

2 February, 2022
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ECS encourages Registered Electricians to help raise industry standards

|Date: 23 December, 2021

ECS encourages Registered Electricians to help raise industry standards

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is encouraging electricians to help raise standards for i ...

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is encouraging electricians to help raise standards for installation and maintenance electricians by becoming an ECS Registered Electrician. There are n ...

23 December, 2021
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ECS provides greater support for Continued Professional Development

|Date: 11 December, 2021

ECS provides greater support for Continued Professional Development

Building on the successful launch of the new Continued Professional Development (CPD) recording system, t ...

Building on the successful launch of the new Continued Professional Development (CPD) recording system, targeted at supporting individuals to promote their skills and knowledge, the Electrotechnical C ...

11 December, 2021
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NET’s FESS Experienced Worker Assessment provides opportunity for fire industry technicians

|Date: 25 November, 2021

NET’s FESS Experienced Worker Assessment provides opportunity for fire industry technicians

National Electrotechnical Training (NET) has announced the launch of the Fire, Emergency and Security Sys ...

National Electrotechnical Training (NET) has announced the launch of the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) Experienced Worker Assessment, which provides a new route for fire industry technic ...

25 November, 2021
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ECS offers greater recognition for professionals

|Date: 3 November, 2021

ECS offers greater recognition for professionals

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced recognition for a greater number of profess ...

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced recognition for a greater number of professional organisations, offering greater flexibility to individuals applying for ECS cards. Profes ...

3 November, 2021
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FESS Experienced Worker Assessment | NET

|Date: 8 October, 2021

FESS Experienced Worker Assessment | NET

NET’s FESS Experienced Worker Assessment provides new opportunity for fire industry technicians National ...

NET’s FESS Experienced Worker Assessment provides new opportunity for fire industry technicians National Electrotechnical Training (NET) has announced the launch of the Fire, Emergency and Security Sy ...

8 October, 2021
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