This qualification is designed solely for those have been working in the electrical industry as a practicing electrician for a minimum of three years and who can demonstrate their technical knowledge, performance and competence to the industry standard at Level 2 and 3. It forms part of enabling the experienced worker to apply for an ECS Installation Electrical Gold Card.
This qualification is not suitable for new entrants to the electrical industry, apprentices, or other operatives who require any training, or those who have completed an electrical technical certificate with less than five years’ relevant industry experience.
Where the learner cannot provide documented evidence of previous technical qualifications, or they have qualified outside the UK, the Assessor must provide auditable evidence that the knowledge and understanding evidence of each unit has been satisfied.
To be eligible to apply for the ECS gold card with this route the learner must have achieved:
- this qualification: City & Guilds Level 3 Domestic Electrician Experienced Worker Qualification
- an industry recognised Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations
- a current industry recognised Level 3 Award in the requirements for electrical installations (BS 7671)
- a current industry recognised Level 3 qualification in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations
- the AM2 appropriate Occupational Test (from NET).