Resource

Electrotechnical Certification Scheme

Organisation type
Competent person scheme
Regions of operation
England, Wales & Northern Ireland
UK trading name
Joint Industry Board

About

ECS is the industry-recognised standard for electrotechnical competence.

ECS is more than a card. It is an industry-governed, digital system which provides a structured skills and competence verification platform. This gives confidence to employers, clients and the public that work is being carried out safely, competently and to standards recognised by the industry.

The scheme brings together:

Recognition of Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours (SKEB)
Alignment to industry frameworks, apprenticeship standards and experienced worker routes
Ongoing validation through assessments, CPD and progression pathways

Services and Support

A structured digital system
Employer-backed assurance
A digital skills solution
Industry governance and integrity
Verification at scale

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