ECS Card Pathways from Fibreplus

Pathway to ECS Certification

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is the competence card scheme for electrotechnical operatives in the UK, recognised and endorsed by the industry. It is a partner of the CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).

Holding an ECS card proves an operative’s identity, qualifications, experience, health & safety and environmental awareness, and adherence to codes of practice. It is required for access to most UK construction sites and is highly sought by employers in the industry.

There are two ECS Network Infrastructure card types which can be obtained upon completion of our courses, the Network Infrastructure Installation Assistant card and the Network Infrastructure Installer (Level 3) card.

Network Infrastructure Installation Assistant card

For installers with less than 12 months experience

This card is aimed at engineers who will be working in a supportive role to assist further qualified staff. It is the highest-level of card that can be obtained by engineers with less than 12 months installation experience.

HOW TO OBTAIN

1. Acquire an approved Level 2 qualification through a course such as:

3668-02 Fibre and/or Copper Installation & Testing - recommended for delegates with little-to-no fibre installation experience.
Open Awards Level 3 Fibre Installation & Testing - this course includes both Level 2 and Level 3 certification and so it is ideal for more experienced engineers who will be looking to apply for the Network Installer (Level 3 Card) once the 12 months experienced is gained.

2. Complete the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment (available via the ECS website)

Network Infrastructure Installer (Level 3) card

For installers with 12+ months experience

This card is aimed at fibre installers who are typically undertaking work on single-mode and multi-mode fibre cables. It is also a pre-requisite for obtaining the higher-level Advanced Network Installer Card.

HOW TO OBTAIN

1. Acquire an approved Level 3 qualification through a course such as:

Open Awards Level 3 Fibre Installation & Testing Awards - this is suitable for engineers with fibre optic experience and open to those without prior qualifications.

2. Provide ECS with evidence of 12+ months experience, such as an employer statement

3. Complete the ECS Health & Safety assessment (available via the ECS website)

How to Apply for an ECS Card

Register

1

Register for a MyECS account on the ECS website -
https://www.ecscard.org.uk/

Check Requirements

2

Check you have met the requirements for the card you wish to apply for. All card requirements can be found on the ‘Card Types’ page -
https://www.ecscard.org.uk/card-types

Apply

3

Log into your MyECS account and select ‘Apply for new card’. Then, select your chosen card type and enter your details. You will need to provide a passport style photograph and evidence of any required qualifications / experience, such as a scan of your certificate.

Pathway to ECS Certification

Network Infrastructure Installation Assistant card

For installers with less than 12 months experience

HOW TO OBTAIN

Network Infrastructure Installer (Level 3) card

For installers with 12+ months experience

HOW TO OBTAIN

How to Apply for an ECS Card

Register

Check Requirements

Apply

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