Electrotechnical Certification Scheme Archives

ECS works with industry to update digital occupation framework

|Date: 21 February, 2024

ECS works with industry to update digital occupation framework

The digital occupational framework within the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has been update ...

The digital occupational framework within the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has been updated, following a review by the ECS Digital Industry Working Group. Changes have been introduced t ...

21 February, 2024
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New Experienced Worker Assessment routes approved for FESS industry

|Date: 20 October, 2023

New Experienced Worker Assessment routes approved for FESS industry

The JIB is delighted to announce that two new routes to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) gold ...

The JIB is delighted to announce that two new routes to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) gold cards for the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) sector have been approved. The EAL Le ...

20 October, 2023
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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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#SkillsForLife in the Electrotechnical Industry with the JIB

|Date: 7 February, 2023

#SkillsForLife in the Electrotechnical Industry with the JIB

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, taking place 6-12 February 2023, the JIB and ECS are highlightin ...

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, taking place 6-12 February 2023, the JIB and ECS are highlighting the career rewards from completing an electrotechnical apprenticeship. With smart technology, ...

7 February, 2023
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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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ECS launches Remote Invigilation service in response to Covid-19 restrictions

|Date: 19 April, 2021

ECS launches Remote Invigilation service in response to Covid-19 restrictions

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced the launch of a pilot for an online invigil ...

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced the launch of a pilot for an online invigilation service for the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Assessment as well as other ne ...

19 April, 2021
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ECS issues reminder ahead of January changes to FESS occupation requirements

|Date: 29 December, 2020

ECS issues reminder ahead of January changes to FESS occupation requirements

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has issued a reminder that from 1 January 2021 the new re ...

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has issued a reminder that from 1 January 2021 the new requirements for Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) ECS occupations will become compulso ...

29 December, 2020
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