We have developed a new service with the qualifications recognition body Ecctis or UK ENIC (formally known as UK Naric), that will map non-UK electrical qualifications against the specific knowledge requirements of the Experienced Worker Assessment.
The service will provide you with an ‘Industry Skills Statement’ – find out more on the Ecctis website. Please ensure that you select the Electrotechnical or Domestic Electrician mapping, not a general mapping statement.
Training providers cannot accept any non UK qualifications without this mapping.
There will be no exemptions from the practical performance elements – even if you have significant practical experiences of working overseas, you will still need to be working in the UK to complete the practical elements of the EWA.
To gain an ECS card with non-UK qualifications, you will need to complete one of two routes:
Installation Electrician
The Installation Electrician Experienced Worker Assessment, which includes:
- BS7671:2018 (18th edition) Requirements for Electrical Installations
- A Level 3 award in the Initial Verification of Electrical Installations
- The UK Industry Assessment of Occupational Competence (AM2E), provided by National Electrotechnical Training
Domestic Electrician
The Domestic Electrician Experienced Worker Assessment, which includes:
- BS7671:2018 (18th edition) Requirements for Electrical Installations
- A full Inspection and Testing qualification covering Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection
- The UK Industry Assessment of Occupational Competence (AM2ED), provided by National Electrotechnical Training
You will also need to complete the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment.
