JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB infuriating!

[dellboy78]

Hi,
Am I the only one who finds the JIB infuriating? I have recently received my ECS card which proudly depicts me as a trainee electrician! I have C&G 2360 parts 1&2, C&G 2391, 2382, 2399. Apparently I'm not an electrican. I think it is ridiculous that I am expected to go back to college and start from scratch to get an NVQ in order to be recognised as an electrician on my ECS card. Why were the C&G courses still being offered if they were no good? What a waste of time and money! I'm not fussed about being an 'approved electrician' but 'electrician' would be nice! I'm embarrassed to show anyone my ECS card as it has TRAINEE written in big red letters on it. Is there any other way for people in my situation? There must be hundreds of others like me. They could at least offer some sort of bridging course to bring older qualifications into line.

Cheers

 

[DurhamSparky]

cause I wanted to see what i would get!

dont care if i look childish!! the JIB can .....OFF!

 

[Guest55]

flattery of ego is a fragile thing...

 

[Guest55]

Why dont you go for a managers card instead DS ?
Maybe more suitable for your role anyway
just a thought....

 

[highspark]

The JIB is not the be-all and end-all of the electrical industry. However it does give you some credability amongst other sparks. We all know a 20 year old who holds a Gold card because he has completed his tech certs and NVQ3. That does not make him competent. But yet some feel as though because he has a gold card he is. Its swings and roundabouts. Its very rare that somebody sits a real apprentiship these days. Alot of lads are employed as apprentices but are they actually being taught on site or just labouring/passing tools, then strolling through the qualifications?