JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB card grading

[fredrico]

Hello people. I sent off all my certificates a while ago, to get a jib card, and got one sent back to me today, a gold card and it says installation electrician on it, and graded electrician. Can anyone tell me whts the difference between the one i have and an approved electrician graded card. Thank you people.

 

[oldtimer]

I was issued a electricians card 31 years ago and 2 years later applied for my approved but to get it I had to have passed my B or approved qualification C&G plus my manager had to confirm that I was suitable for it ie could work on my own and supervise but if he did not agree then I had to wait a third year for me to automatically qualify now that was in the olden days but I bet your boots that is still the case ie prove yourself and qualification.

Or you could contact JIB and ask them what you need to do to qualify they wont bite well the Scottish version does not SJIB

 

[Guest55]

To go from installations electrician to approved electrician you need 2391 + AM2 or NVQ3 depending on the age of your initial training

 

[fredrico]

I have done the 2391, not got a nvq, but did an apprenticeship ( yts ) along time ago. Did my yts in the late 80's.

 

[fredrico]

I think, but i may be wrong, that both cards say installation electrician on them, its just the grade reference at the bottom that changes.

 

[Guest123]

I think, but i may be wrong, that both cards say installation electrician on them, its just the grade reference at the bottom that changes.

Correct.

A 2391 will gain you 'approved' status

 

[fredrico]

Correct.

A 2391 will gain you 'approved' status

Why do you think i have an electrican grade then ?? Could be because i only did my 2391 last december maybe ?? Not that i am moaning, maybe get it changed next time its up for renewal.

 

[rmc86uk]

To be graded as an approved electrician you have to be qualified as an electrician for a minimum two years plus 2391.

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[oldtimer]

yep the 2 year rule still exists then

 

[trev]

Are the grandfather rules still in place too?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

If you have an installation electrician grade, without having to do an NVQ3, then you will be able to obtainan approved grade without one.
I believe you will have to wait two years before applying.
Might as well wait untill the card you have needs renewing.