It seems to me reading this thread that many people hate all the schemes. Others want a central, enforced scheme that you have to belong to in order to carry out electrical work. Someone suggested the JIB might be the best organisation to be in charge of this.
The JIB are in charge of issuing the ECS cards.
I wonder how many of you do not qualify for an ECS card as an electrician and yet work as electricians? I know of lots, and they can't work on sites but can do all other aspects. So be careful what you wish for because it might be that if a scheme was operated with the same qualification criteria as for the ECS card, you may not be able to work as an electrician. Perhaps guys with here own business's having to shut up shop. It doesn't bother me as I have all the necessary qualifications, but many have not. Lots of plumbers are not allowed to work on gas.
The JIB are in charge of issuing the ECS cards.
I wonder how many of you do not qualify for an ECS card as an electrician and yet work as electricians? I know of lots, and they can't work on sites but can do all other aspects. So be careful what you wish for because it might be that if a scheme was operated with the same qualification criteria as for the ECS card, you may not be able to work as an electrician. Perhaps guys with here own business's having to shut up shop. It doesn't bother me as I have all the necessary qualifications, but many have not. Lots of plumbers are not allowed to work on gas.