Choose the ECS Card that is right for you

Yes. If you feel that an ISCVE AV Engineer ECS card now better reflects your role, you can apply for a replacement card by selecting the “renewal” option within the AV Engineer section of our website.

If an Audiovisual Technical card better reflects your responsibilities on site, then you can apply as a 1st application from the ISCVE website.  You must ensure you hold the required qualifications.

If a Project Manager card better reflects your responsibilities on site, then you can apply as a 1st application from the ISCVE website.  You must ensure you hold the required qualifications.

These cards can take longer to process than the ISCVE AV Engineer or Sound Engineer cards, as there are further authentication checks required during the process.  If you require urgent onsite access, it might be better to order the ISCVE cards.

Your membership grade is printed on the back of your ECS card.

If you upgrade your ISCVE membership while your card is still valid, you can order a new card to reflect this change, but it’s not required. You can also wait until your card is due for renewal. At that time, simply order an ‘initial’ card to update your details. Ordering a standard replacement or renewal will result in a card with the same details as your previous one.

Access to specific work areas is typically at the discretion of the site owner or operator.

Many site operators require that any work undertaken aligns with the discipline specified on your ECS card. For instance, a general labourer would not be permitted to perform electrical work without holding an appropriate ECS card for electrical or related disciplines.

Yes, this is possible by placing two separate orders.

Please be aware that while you will receive two physical cards, only the most recent order will be visible on the ECS electronic system should a site manager check your details online.

All types of ECS Card are valid for three years. To ensure continuous recognition of your professional standing, you can renew your card when it has less than three months of validity remaining. To obtain your new card, you will be required to successfully complete an HS&E and ESU assessment.

Please be aware that your ISCVE Sound Engineer or ISCVE AV Engineer ECS card is directly linked to your membership status. Should your ISCVE membership lapse, the card will be withdrawn and removed from the national database. 

As per the declaration made upon joining, withdrawn or invalid cards must be returned to the ISCVE for secure destruction following the formal termination of membership.

If your ISCVE ECS card is lost or damaged, we offer a replacement service to ensure you continue to have access to its benefits. Upon application and payment of the fee, we will issue an exact copy of your most recent card.

You can apply for a replacement card up to three months before your original card’s expiry date. If your card has less than three months of validity remaining, you will need to follow the standard renewal process to obtain a new card.

We are able to accept certain exemptions which have been issued within a 3-year period of an application being made.  However, only those listed can be considered for exemption. Please see exemption list here.  If you do not possess one of these, you must take the usual ECS HS&E assessment.

You can book your ECS Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) or Electrical Safety Unit (ECS) assessment through several of our esteemed partner organisations, ensuring you have flexible and convenient options to meet your professional development needs.

JIB: To book an assessment directly with the Joint Industry Board, please contact their bookings team at 01322 661 633.

ECA: The Electrical Contractors’ Association offers assessments. You can schedule yours by calling their administration team at 01582 531 047 or by visiting their website.

Unite the Union: To arrange your assessment with Unite, please visit their website for booking details.

ISCVE: We are pleased to offer our own public HS&E Assessments periodically. You can find dates and details on our events pages. For our corporate members, we can also arrange in-house assessments for a large number of delegates from your company, providing a streamlined experience for your team.

Holding a CSCS card does not automatically qualify you for the renewal of an ECS card, as these are two distinct schemes.

Please be aware that CSCS has withdrawn its Construction Related Occupation (CRO) cards.

All current CRO cardholders will need to apply for an ECS card to ensure they continue to meet industry standards and maintain access to worksites. We encourage our members to stay informed and take the necessary steps to transition smoothly.

Ideally, you would have ordered your card at the same time as ordering your assessments.  But if you have already passed these with ISCVE or with another organisation, just email a copy of your pass confirmation letter, along with your National Insurance number to heidi@iscve.org.uk . You can then order your card directly here.

If you have taken the ECS ESU assessment once, then there is no requirement to take it again.  There are further exemptions if you have covered electrical safety as part of your qualification modules, and these will be authenticated by the ECS on application.  However, the certificate must be valid within a 3-year period of an application made.