Advance Your Career: Secure Your ECS Gold Card in Just One Day

The ECS Gold Card is the industry’s gold standard for proving your skills, and with the Network Cable Installer Experienced Worker Assessment, you can achieve it in as little as one day.

What is the ECS Gold Card?

The ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) Gold Card is a widely recognised proof of your competence and professionalism as a network cabling specialist. Holding this card demonstrates to employers and site managers that you meet the industry’s requirements for health, safety, and technical expertise. It is often essential for gaining access to construction sites and high-security environments where formal certification is mandatory.

Who Can Apply?

The Experienced Worker Assessment is designed for:

• Network cable installers with at least five years of practical experience
• Individuals aged 21 or over
• Professionals seeking formal recognition of their skills without returning to full-time study
• Those looking to enhance their CV and unlock new job opportunities

If you’ve built your knowledge on the job and want official recognition, this route is ideal.

What Does the Assessment Involve?

Unlike traditional qualifications that can take weeks or months, this assessment is completed in just one day at our assessment centre in Harrogate. The process is practical and straightforward, reflecting the real-world skills you use every day.

You’ll undertake:

• A hands-on practical assessment based on genuine cabling scenarios
• A professional discussion with an experienced assessor
• An online multiple-choice test to confirm your knowledge

Choose from three assessment pathways:

• Copper only
• Fibre only
• Copper and Fibre – the most comprehensive option, leading to the full ECS Gold Card

This qualification is accredited by Open Awards and fully recognised by ECS, giving you a credential that carries real weight in the industry.

Why Choose the Experienced Worker Assessment Route?

• No renewals – the qualification is valid for life
• No refresher courses required
• Tailored for experienced professionals – no need to revisit the basics
• Pre-assessment revision materials provided
• Supportive team with over 15 years’ experience guiding engineers through the process
• Efficient booking and assessment for minimal disruption to your work schedule

This route isn’t just about obtaining a card – it’s about validating your expertise and opening the door to better roles and contracts.

Why Harrogate?

The assessment centre in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is fully equipped for both copper and fibre optic assessments and staffed by assessors with extensive industry knowledge. The location is easily accessible from across the North and Midlands, making it a convenient choice for many professionals.

How to Book

Booking your assessment is quick and easy. Simply visit the booking page, select your preferred pathway and date, and access all the resources you need to prepare.

Take Charge of Your Future

In a competitive industry, the ECS Gold Card can be the key to new contracts, higher pay, and long-term career security. Don’t let your experience go unrecognised. Take the next step – get assessed, get qualified, and earn your ECS Gold Card in just one day.