What is an ECS Card (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme)?
The Joint Industry Board (JIB) manage the ECS Card (or Electrotechnical Certification Scheme). It is an industry recognised card scheme for electricians in the UK that proves they have the qualifications and competence for their job.
Most UK industrial and commercial sites request the card before allowing you access onto site.
The scheme is often also referred to as the electrical labourer card, JIB gold card, JIB card, CSCS card for electricians, electrical CSCS card, electrician site access card, electrical gold card, ECS apprentice card and trainee electrician card.
How do I get an ECS Card (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme Card)?
- You can register for a MyECS account here
- You can check the qualification requirements for the card you wish to apply for.
- You can meet the Health and Safety requirements by completing an approved ECS Health & Safety course or passing the ECS Health & Safety test.
What courses can I book to get my ECS Card?
Our 1 Day Safety Pass Alliance (SPA) Core Health & Safety is an approved ECS Health & Safety course. You can complete the course in the classroom or online via Microsoft Teams.
Out upcoming dates;
12th November – Bradford
16th November – Runcorn
24th November – Manchester
3rd December – Bradford
8th December – Online via Microsoft Teams
17th December – Manchester
Price is £145 + VAT
The ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport course is also an approved ECS Health & Safety course and we deliver this course every week.
If you have any questions please contact our friendly GSS Training team on 0161 926 9510 or email enquiries@gsstraining.co.uk.