What Is the Gold Card?
The JIB Gold Card, also known as the ECS Gold Card, is perhaps one of the
most well-known requirements within the electrical industry. The JIB Gold
Card is the highest standard card for installation electricians and is
considered the industry benchmark for a fully qualified electrician.
Step 1 - City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations
(2365-02)
You will start with learning the fundamental requirements for undertaking an
electrical installation as well as information relating to the structure and
organisation of the electrical industry via the C&G 2365 Level 2.
Step 2 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382-26)
You will also receive extended training to better understand and achieve the
18th Edition Wiring Regulations — C&G 2382-26. This qualification is a
mandatory requirement for any Gold Card application.
Step 3 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
(2365-03)
You will move on to more advanced information on the C&G 2365 Level 3,
covering scientific principles, fault diagnosis and rectification, as well
as receiving an abundance of knowledge on inspection and testing and
installation design.
Step 4 - NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Technology
Once working in the industry, you build a portfolio of evidence to
demonstrate on-site competence. The City and Guilds 5357 NVQ assesses the
skills you learned during your electrical training and whilst on-site.
Step 5 - AM2 End-Point Assessment*
Achievement Measurement 2 — or AM2 — is an independent assessment designed
to enable learners to demonstrate electrotechnical occupational competence.
It is a practical assessment with a short online component, taken over 16.5
hours in total. You undertake a series of timed tasks working on standard
wiring systems; the exercises include installation, inspection, testing and
fault-finding.
*AM2 to be booked after NVQ completion at an additional cost (currently
£1,062 inc vat)
Qualified Electrician
Once you’ve passed your AM2 your training is complete and you’ll be a
qualified electrician.