Book Your Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA)
Ready to secure your ECS Network Infrastructure Installer Gold Card? Book your Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) at VQ Solutions’ Harrogate centre. Choose from Copper, Fibre, or Copper and Fibre pathways tailored to your expertise. Use the embedded booking tool below to select your date, pathway, and complete payment. Assessments are held at Cambridge Terrace, a 5-minute walk from Harrogate Train Station, with all equipment provided. After booking and payment, you’ll receive a detailed handbook via email to prepare for your one-day assessment.

Pathway Options
Pathway | Requirements | Price (excl. VAT) |
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Copper Pathway | Copper multiple-choice + practical test | £650 |
Fibre Pathway | Fibre multiple-choice + practical test | £750 |
Copper and Fibre Pathway | Copper + Fibre multiple-choice + practical tests | £1250 |
We can accommodate six engineers per assessment day. During the assessment day, you must complete a practical assessment with questioning and a multiple-choice test.
Cost
Pathway | Cost (excluding VAT) |
---|---|
Copper Only | £650 |
Fibre Only | £750 |
Copper and Fibre | £1250 |
Location: Cambridge Terrace, Harrogate
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Transport: 5-minute walk from Harrogate Train Station; ample car parks and hotels nearby
Eligibility:
- Over 21 years old
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience
- Employer statement or project reference confirming 12+ months’ installation experience
Preparation Tips
Revise key skills like safe cable installation, termination (UTP/FTP for copper, fusion splicing for fibre), and testing (e.g., ILM, OTDR). Bring your PPE—assessment won’t start without it! The handbook emailed post-booking will guide you further.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Book an EWA Assessment?
Use the booking tool above, select your date and pathway, and complete payment to receive your handbook.
What Happens After I Book?
You’ll get a confirmation email and a preparation handbook to revise key skills.
Can I Book Both Copper and Fibre Pathways?
Yes, book both for £1250, completed in one 7-hour day.