All ECS Cards in One Place
Use this page to quickly scan through ECS card types for UK electrotechnical work. From entry-level labourer cards to gold electrician, FESS, network, AV and supervisory grades, you can:
- Check which ECS card matches your job role.
- Open the card information and start an ECS card application.
- Book ECS test directly from the same card tile.
Each tile below has two buttons – one for the card route and one to book your UK ECS Health, Safety & Environment test.
Labourer
Entry-level ECS card for general site support and basic duties.
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Electrical Labourer
For workers assisting qualified electricians on electrical sites.
Apprentice
ECS card route for recognised electrical apprentices in training.
Trainee Electrician
For trainees working towards full electrician or related qualifications.
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Industry Placement (T-Level)
For T-Level students completing supervised industry placements.
Experienced Worker (Gold Stripe – Temp)
Temporary route for experienced workers progressing to a full card.
Provisional Installation Electrician
Provisional card while final evidence for full installation route is completed.
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Installation Electrician (Gold)
Skilled worker gold card for qualified installation electricians.
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Approved Electrician (Gold)
Gold card for electricians who have been assessed to approved level.
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Registered Electrician (Gold)
Gold card with Registered Electrician status and current standards.
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Technician (Gold)
Advanced technical level for experienced technicians and specialists.
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Maintenance Electrician
Gold card for electricians focused on planned and reactive maintenance.
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Electrical Fitter
Gold card route for electrical fitting and panel-based installation work.
Engineering Maintenance Electrician
Gold card for engineering-focused electrical maintenance roles.
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Wireman & Panel Builder
For workers assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels.
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Marine Electrician
Gold card route for electrical work on ships and marine installations.
Auto Electrician
ECS card for automotive electrical and diagnostic work.
Electrical Product Service Engineer
Service and repair specialist for electrical equipment and products.
Electrical Winder
Specialist winding and refurbishment of motors and electrical machines.
Distribution Networks Electrician
Network-focused electrician working on distribution systems.
Radio & Television Electrician
Electrical and signal work for broadcast and media environments.
Instruments Mechanic
Specialist roles working with instrumentation and controls.
Site Supervisor
Supervisory level ECS card for overseeing electrotechnical work.
Site Manager
Site management card for leading projects and delivery on site.
Contracts Manager
Senior card route for managing contracts and commercial delivery.
Project Manager
Management-level ECS route for project planning and coordination.
Site Support Occupations
For non-electrical roles that still need ECS recognition on site.
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Academically Qualified Person (AQP)
For holders of suitable academic qualifications in a related discipline.
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Professionally Qualified Person (PQP)
For members of approved professional institutions and bodies.
FESS Apprentice
For apprentices in Fire, Emergency & Security Systems roles.
FESS Labourer
Entry-level labourer card within the FESS occupational structure.
FESS Systems Operative
Technical operative card for FESS installation and service.
FESS Systems Technician / Engineer
Higher level FESS card for technicians and engineers.
Building Controls Installer / Engineer
For building controls and automation system specialists.
Network Infrastructure Assistant
Assistant-level card for network and structured cabling work.
Network Infrastructure Installer (Levels)
Installer and technician levels for network infrastructure routes.
LV Jointer
Low voltage jointer working on LV distribution networks.
Telecommunications Fitter
Telecoms installer and maintenance roles.
Cellular Network Field Engineer
Field engineer working on mobile and cellular networks.
Signal Distribution Specialist
Specialist in distribution of broadcast and signal systems.
Telecoms Operative
Operative-level ECS card for telecoms field work.
AV Operative / AV Technician
Audio visual technician and operative roles in venues and events.
Broadcast & Media Supervisor
Supervisory card for broadcast and media technical operations.
Creative Production Operative
Supporting production work in stage, theatre and events.
Creative Production Technician
Technical roles supporting creative and live event production.
Creative Production Manager
Management-level card for leading creative and live event teams.
ISCVE AV Engineer
AV engineer roles recognised through ISCVE membership.
ISCVE Sound Engineer
Sound engineer working with permanent and installed sound systems.
AVIXA Commercial AV Integrator
AV integration specialist roles recognised via AVIXA pathways.
Vehicle Installer
For workers installing electrical and electronic systems in vehicles.
Gate Safe Installer
Automatic gate and barrier installation specialists.
SLL Lighting Professional
Lighting design and consultancy professionals recognised by SLL.
If you are not sure which card fits your job title, experience or qualifications, you can use this page as a starting point and then speak to your employer, training provider or ECS directly for confirmation.