Scottish Joint Industry Board for The

SCOTTISH JOINT INDUSTRY BOARD FOR THE

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INDUSTRY

Electrotechnical Certification Scheme

Application for SJIB Grade (ECS) Card Renewal or Replacement

Section 1 - Personal Details-(Should be completed by the applicant)

/ Once completed, please return this form along with current card and one passport style photograph with your name and National Insurance number printed on the back.
National Insurance No
Full Name:
Address:
Post Code: Date of Birth:
What was the last grade allocated to you?

Scale of Fees:

Renewal: If existing card was issued after year 2002 £15.00

If existing card was issued prior to year 2002 £25.00

Replacement: Lost or stolen cards or other amendments £ 5.00

Qualified Supervisor: Application for Qualified supervisor (fee to be paid by employer) £20.00

Please Note: Fees are non-refundable – All cheques and Postal Orders should be made payable to the SJIB

Members of Unite the Union are entitled to 50% off the aforementioned cost

(must complete section 4 to obtain discount)

Section 2 – ECS Health & Safety Assessment

Before you can be issued with an SJIB Grade (ECS) Card you must demonstrate the required level of Health & Safety awareness. You can demonstrate this by successfully completing the ECS Health & Safety Assessment or providing evidence of a valid exemption. A complete list of exemptions can be obtained from
Please Note: Health & Safetycertificatesmust have at least six months to go before they expire and must be enclosed.
I have enclosed a copy of ECS Health & Safety certificate.
I have enclosed a copy of equivalent Health & Safety exemption certificate.
(photocopy of exemption must be enclosed)
NB:Newly qualified Electricians who have completed an SJIB registered apprenticeship do not need to take the ECS Assessment until 5 years after the end of their Apprenticeship.

Section 3-Qualifications

Please include on my SJIB Grade(ECS) Card the following assessed qualifications:
BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations / BS7671 C&G IEE Wiring Regulations
BS7671 Inspection & Testing / BS7671 C&G Inspection & Testing
BS7671 Design & Verification / BS7671 C&G Design & Verification
Please Note:Any operative whose card has lapsed for a year or more must provide proof they have successfully completed a BS7671 course (within the last five years) before a card can be issued.

For Office use only

/ Grading comment:
Missing paperwork:
Employer membership no:
APL No:
Apprenticeship / SVQ III / ECS
Adult Training / 2381/2382 / 2391/2392
HM Forces / 2400/2401 / Select 238
Grade / Select 239 / Select 240

Section 4– Employment Details

If unemployed tick here 
Are you a member of Unite the Union? Membership Card No:
To obtain your 50% discount please enclose a copy of your membership card
(membership will be confirmed by Unite the Union)
Failure to enclose copy of card will delay your application.
Employers Name & Address or Company Stamp
Signature……………………………………………………..

Section 5 – Declaration & Data Protection

I certify that to best of my knowledge and belief the information given on this application form is correct and understand that if my application is approved, my name and details will be incorporated into the register of members of the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme.
Signed…………………………………………………………. Date……………………………………………
The SJIB incorporates only your vocational details (name, national insurance number, grade, occupation and qualifications) in the ECS register available to SELECT and SJIB members. If you do not want these details included in the register please tick this box.

On completion, please ensure that all sections are completed to the best of your ability and copies of all supporting documents are enclosed – Failure to provide relevant documentation will result in a delay in your application being processed

Please note that your application may take three to four weeks to process.

Send this form together with the appropriate fee payable to the “SJIB” to:

SJIB (Scottish Joint Industry Board)

The Walled Garden Telephone:0131 445 9216

Bush EstateFax: 0131 445 5548

MidlothianWebsite:

EH26 0SBE-mail:

Please note: TheWalledGardenis not an open office and people will only be seen by prior appointment. Anyone visiting The WalledGarden without an appointment will be turned away.

Section 6 – Qualified Supervisor (must be completed by the Employer)
Qualified Supervisor applicants must be registered as the
“Qualified supervisor” with SELECT or the NICEIC
Employer’s Confirmation
(To be completed only by an authorised representative of the organisation)
I confirm the applicant named in section 1, is employed by this firm, company or group and is recorded as a “Qualified Supervisor” within the terms of the SELECT Certification Scheme or NICEIC enrolment.
(Please select and tick√the scheme provider) SELECT ‫ NICEIC ‫
NB: Please note you can only choose one certification scheme provider!
Authorised Representative Name: (BLOCK LETTERS)______
Authorised Representatives Signature: ______
Date: ______
Authorised Representatives position within Organisation: ______
Name of Organisation: (BLOCK LETTERS)
______
Please write clearly, this is the name that will appear on the card.
Official Stamp or Address:
Section 7 – Declaration & Data Protection
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given on this application is correct. In return for my being graded and my enrolment with the Scottish Joint Industry Board I undertake to comply with the Rules & Regulations and Agreements of the Board. I confirm that I have passed a course covering IEE Wiring Regulations as amended (BS7671), other relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice, the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Memorandum of Guidance on them, and the Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations 2002, Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the National Working Rules. I have practical working experience in: setting out work, reading drawings, selection of most suitable wiring systems and materials, requisitioning materials and planning and organising work. I undertake to accept the decision of the SJIB Grading Committee in respect of this application.
I understand my status, as a “Qualified Supervisor” will be verified with either the NICEIC or SELECT, for which I give my consent.
Signed:…………………………………………….. Date:……………………………………
The SJIB incorporates only your vocational details (name, national insurance number, grade and qualifications) in the ECS register available to SELECT and SJIB members. If you do not want these details included in the register please tick this box:
Section 8 – Occupational Disciplines & Definitions
To ensure that the information recorded in the Certification Scheme properly reflects the Occupational Definition(s) applicable to yourself would you please indicate against the following Electrical/Electronic disciplines which is the “MAIN” occupation for which you hold qualifications, and, providing similar proof is submitted, in which other occupations (up to a maximum of four in total) you are “Additionally” qualified, showing the total number of years’ experience you have in each occupation.
** Must be trained in the BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations
The agreed Electrical/Electronic occupations and duties are for “A skilled worker, capable of carrying out, in an autonomous and competent manner and within the allotted time….” / One MAIN
Occupation +
ADDITIONAL / No. of
Years
Experience
1
** / Electrical Fitter – the installation, assembly, fitting, commissioning and maintenance of low voltage electrical systems and their electro-mechanical and electronic parts, such as machines, drive mechanisms, protective components, controls, regulator equipment and signals.
2 / Electrical Winder – the installation, assembly and repair of electrical motors (including winding and balancing), transformers and generators, together with their associated control devices.
3 / Instruments Mechanic – the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electromechanic, electronic or pneumatic measurement, control and regulation devices used in processing engineering.
4 / Radio/Television Electrician – the installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance of radio, television and electronic equipment.
5
** / Maintenance Electrician – the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems. Duties include the supervision of the equipment, its maintenance and necessary repairs.
6
** / Installation Electrician – the installation, commissioning and maintenance of low voltage electrical and electronic devices and appliances.
7 / Household Appliances Electrician – the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of household appliances. Duties also include the demonstration of appliances to ensure their appropriate use by clients.
8 / Telecommunications Fitter – the installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance of telephone and like telecommunication equipment.
9 / Distribution Networks Electrician – and in complete safety, the installation, testing and commissioning of high voltage electrical networks and their components for distribution, both above and below ground.
10 / Office Machines Mechanic – their installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of office communications systems, along with the provision and adjustment of software on the basis of standard procedures.
11 / Auto Electrician – on his own, all maintenance, repair, adjustments and installation of electrical and electronic components independent of the motor vehicle, including related elementary mechanical adjustments.
12 / Marine Electrician – (definition awaiting approval). / N/A / N/A
13 / Wireman/Panel Builder – (definition awaiting approval). / N/A / N/A