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Convert experience into recognised
qualifications

For electricians with 5+ years on the tools who need Gold Card status - without starting from scratch. We assess what you already do on-site and formally recognise it.

0-1 yrs1-4 yrsB2B
Experienced electrician mentoring at a training board
5+ yrs experienceExperienced pathway
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Choose your experience pathway

0 years · Starting fresh

Beginner

Foundation electrical, Part P and 18th Edition - a complete start from zero.

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1-4 years · Building up

Improver

Level 2 & 3 Diplomas, Inspection & Testing and NVQ - formalise what you already do.

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5+ years · Gold Card ready

Experienced

Experienced Worker NVQ, AM2 support and full Gold Card registered pathway.

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B2B · Teams

Corporate

Compliance audits, on-site team training, bulk enrolments and account management.

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The roadmap to qualified status

A clear, continuous path from site experience to ECS Gold Card.

We start with what you already do on the tools, then fill only the qualification gaps blocking your Gold Card.

  1. 1
    SKILLS AUDIT

    Free Audit

    FT30 minPTRemote

  2. 2
    REVIEW

    Portfolio Review

    FTOn-sitePTOn-site

  3. 3
    BS 7671

    18th Edition

    FT3 daysPT3 days

  4. 4
    COMPLIANCE

    2391-52 I&T

    FT5 daysPT5 days

  5. 5
    EXP. WORKER

    NVQ 2346

    FT~12 moPT18 mo max

  6. 6
    SPECIALIST

    EV / Solar

    FT2-3 daysPTOptional

  7. 7
    PRACTICAL

    AM2 support

    INCLUDED · Prep support

  8. 8ECS Gold Card recognised electrician status
Experienced
CoursesEnrolling now

No classroom. No starting from scratch.
We validate what you already do on-site.

Choose the route that matches your experience and career ambition. NVQ assessment happens at your workplace - site visits included within 15 miles of our centre.

Most Popular

Experienced Worker NVQ

C&G 2346 · Prove your competence fast - direct Gold Card route

Built for electricians with 5+ years on the tools. On-site assessment - no classroom.

From£5,199Typical~12moFormaton-site
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Inspection & Testing

C&G 2391-52 · For self-certification & compliance work

Initial verification + periodic inspection in one combined cert. The big one.

From£1,099FT5 daysLevel3
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NVQ Level 3 (2357)

On-site portfolio · Built around your existing work

We assess your live work over around 12 months, with a maximum completion window of 18 months.

Workplaceon-siteTypical~12moLevel3
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EV Charging (2921)

C&G 2921-34 · OZEV/OLEV approved installer

Become a certified EV charge point installer. Growing market - high demand.

From£369FT2 daysLevel3
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Solar PV (2922)

C&G 2922-34 · MCS certification pathway

Design and install solar PV arrays. Premium-rate specialist work.

From£689FT3 daysLevel3
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18th Edition

BS 7671 · Mandatory for all practising electricians

Stay current with wiring regs. Required for Gold Card & compliance work.

From£439FT3 daysLevel3
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At-a-Glance Comparison

Not sure which course is right? Compare the key differences.

Pick up to three courses below - the table updates instantly so you can see price, length, format and qualification side by side. We assess what you already know and credit it.

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Best valueExperienced Worker NVQPortfolio route
Inspection & TestingCompliance
EV ChargingSpecialist
Best for
5+ years on tools
Sign-off work
New revenue stream
Price
£5,199
£1,099
£369
Duration
~12 months · 18 months max
5 days
2 days
Format
Workplace assessment
In-centre
In-centre
Qualification
C&G 2346
C&G 2391-52
C&G 2921
Gold Card
Yes
Add-on
Specialist add-on
Still weighing it up?Free 15-min advisor call - we'll match you to the right pathway in plain English.
See it before you sign up

Step inside our centrebefore you decide.

Don't take our word for it. Walk the workshop floor, meet the tutors, hold the kit you'll be training on. Two ways to see your future trade in person - pick the one that suits you.

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Saturday Open Day

Try the trade in one Saturday morning. Hands-on, no commitment, family welcome.

2hrsincludes everything the private visit offers - plus more
  • Hands-on lesson taster
  • Meet the centre director
  • Workshop tour & live demos
  • 1-on-1 advisor chat
Duration10am - 12pm
Usually happens once a month
1-on-1

Private Centre Visit

A focused weekday session with a course advisor. No tour, no group - just your plan.

30minprivate session - focused advice for your next step
  • 1-on-1 with a course advisor
  • Pathway tailored to you
  • Finance options worked out
  • Start dates explained
Duration30 minutes, by appointment
Same-week appointments - usually available
1,000+
tradespeople trained on these benches
4.9/5
average rating from 1,000+ learners
10yrs+
running our Cheshunt training centre

Prefer a quick chat first? Call 01992 413 503- we'll book you in.

Common Questions

Questions from experienced electricians.