Since launching our newly available ECS cards six months ago, we have continued to work with members to have their qualifications recognised by the Joint Industry Board (JIB) for the Audiovisual Technician Gold and Audiovisual Project Manager Black cards.

If you are thinking of applying, your existing qualifications may already meet the requirements. Below, we outline the qualifications approved so far, along with the assessment exemptions that may be available.

ISCVE AV Engineer or ISCVE Sound Engineer ECS Cards

Membership of ISCVE is the only credential required for these cards.

Health, Safety & Environment assessment exemptions

Depending on the card you are applying for, an approved qualification or safety certificate may provide an exemption from the ECS Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) assessment.

To qualify for the exemption, the certificate must have been issued within the three years before your application is received by the JIB. Please upload your certificate to your application.

The qualifications and courses identified include:

• Apprenticeship completion – exemption for an initial ECS card
• Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (Installation or Maintenance) – Trailblazer (England)
• Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures & Environment) (QCF)
• Level 3 NVQ/SVQ in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation – Building and Structures)
• SQA/SJIB SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• ECITB Health and Safety Passport
• Construction Skills Register (CSR)
• CCNSG Safety Passport – National Course
• CCNSG Safety Passport – Supervising/Leading a Team Safety Course
• CCNSG Safety Passport – Renewal Course
• Safety Passport Alliance (SPA) Core H&S Course
• CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
• CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher
• CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course, including classroom and remotely invigilated versions
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety

Electrical Safety Unit assessment

If you have previously passed the Electrical Safety Unit (ESU) assessment and can provide evidence, please upload your certificate to your application.

Apply for an ISCVE AV Engineer or ISCVE Sound Engineer ECS card

Audiovisual Technician Gold card: recognised qualifications

The following qualifications, including the combinations shown, have been approved by the JIB:

• Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 5 Audiovisual Technician Apprenticeship Standard
• Degree in Audio Engineering
• Degree in Music Production and Performance
• BSc Music, Acoustics and Recording, together with CCTV Operations
• Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Music Technology, together with BSc Music Technology
• Bachelor of Arts in Creative Sound and Music, together with a Foundation Degree in Science in Creative Industries (Music Technology)
• Bachelor of Arts in Music Enterprise
• Foundation Degree in Live Music and Theatre Production

Apply for an Audiovisual Technician Gold card

Audiovisual Project Manager Black card: recognised qualifications

The following qualifications, including the combination shown, have been approved by the JIB:

• Level 5 Audiovisual Technician Apprenticeship Standard
• Degree in Technical Theatre & Stage Management
• Diploma in Theatre Technical Arts
• Degree in Digital Music
• Bachelor of Arts in Sound Technology
• Bachelor of Music
• City & Guilds Media Techniques TV and Video Competencies, together with HND Design, Film and TV

Apply for an Audiovisual Project Manager Black card

An ESU assessment is not required for either the Audiovisual Technician Gold card or the Audiovisual Project Manager Black card.

Check your qualifications before applying

If you hold any of the qualifications listed above, or have a similar qualification gained through your sound or AV degree or training, please send copies of your certificates to heidi@iscve.org.uk before completing your Gold or Black card application.

Heidi can check whether your qualifications are recognised and accepted by ECS and advise on any assessment requirements before you apply.

ISCVE continue to provide an exceptional service to meet all your ECS card requirements.

Find out more here:

ISCVE ECS Card Scheme