ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessments

The majority of UK construction sites will require onsite workers and site visitors to have achieved an appropriate level of health and safety knowledge before they are permitted to enter construction areas. Due to this requirement, the ECS card scheme requires all those applying for cards to hold or obtain a minimum level of health and safety knowledge.

The ECS H&S assessment is required by all candidates applying for an ECS card who do not have an exemption to the test. A list of the exemptions is available on this page.

If you are unsure about your eligibility for an ECS card and which H&S assessment you should undertake, please visit the ECS card website, www.ecscard.org.uk. No responsibility can be accepted for candidates who book and undertake the wrong test and no refund will be given in such circumstances.

Bookings to take the ECS Health and Safety (H&S) Assessment can be made by an individual or by a business on behalf of multiple employees.

Tests can be taken online via your MyECS account or at a test centre - please telephone 01582 531 047 or email administration@ecscard.org.uk to book.

There is no need to complete a booking form.

Before calling please make sure you have the following with you:

• Payment card details
• Date of birth
• National Insurance number

These details are needed to proceed with your booking.

These can be taken using the online remote invigilation service or via ECA at a test centre. To book multiple employees at a test centre, please telephone 01582 531 047 or email administration@ecscard.org.uk.

The cost of the ECS Health and Safety Assessment is £45 + VAT (£54) for each assessment taken in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

There is no need to use a third party or agent to book a Health and Safety Assessment. Agents make charges for booking on top of the assessment fee. Booking assessments is FREE with the providers listed on this site.

Do not pay more than the standard fee above for an assessment.

For more information on venues please visit https://www.ecscard.org.uk/content/Venues 

ECA Terms and Conditions for booking the ECS Health and Safety Assessment

Payment

• Each attempt at either the full ECS or Site Visitor H&S assessments costs £54 (inclusive of VAT) per candidate.
• By credit/debit card: For your security, we do not ask for your card details on this form.

Please tick the box for credit/debit card payment on the booking form and we will call you to obtain these details on receipt of your application. Please note: This service is provided by the ECA (Electrical Contractors Association) on behalf of the ECS (JIB) and all card payments will appear on your card statement as ‘Electrical Contractors Internet’.

• By cheque/postal order: A single cheque/postal order for £54 (inclusive of VAT) per delegate should accompany each booking. Corporate or block bookings for multiple candidates and multiple venues should be accompanied by individual cheques for each venue. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Electrical Contractors Association’.

Important: Bookings will not be processed until cleared payment has been received. The ECA reserves the right to pursue its legal options in the case of default on payment and to cover reasonable administration costs.

Cancellations or Amendments

• All bookings can be rearranged by giving us a minimum of six working days’ notice before your assessment is due to take place (this does not include the day of the assessment).
• After this time, candidates will be required to re-book at a cost of £54 (inclusive of VAT) per candidate. Fees already paid will not be refunded in these circumstances.
• Candidate substitutions can only be arranged by giving us a minimum of six working days’ notice (this does not include the day of the assessment).
• Any candidate who fails to arrive at the correct venue; or on the correct date and time; or without the correct proof of identity, will be deemed to be a cancellation and will normally be required to rebook at an additional cost of £54 (inclusive of VAT) per candidate. Fees already paid will not be refunded in these circumstances.

Liability of the Provider
The liability of the provider for any expense, loss, cost or damage of any kind whatsoever whether direct, indirect or consequential (apart from personal injury or death) arising out of any action of proceedings relating to any service, or equipment provided in accordance with the course shall be limited to the total amount of fees charged in respect of the course. The provider is unable to offer refunds for cancellations arising from events outside its control including adverse weather conditions, flooding or industrial action.

The Assessment Process and Format
ECS H&S assessments are delivered using computers or tablet style devices.

Preparation and Revision Material
An ECS Question and Answer book is available to help candidates prepare for their ECS Health and Safety assessment and candidates should take care to only to obtain only the ECS publication.

Important: We require candidates to obtain the ECS question and answer book at least ten working days prior to sitting the assessment, to allow adequate time for preparation. In the case of multiple bookings, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that this condition is satisfied.

Due to the specific electrical content in the ECS assessment, books supplied by other agencies (CITB etc.) are not appropriate. The book contains all the questions and answers from the database that is currently used for the assessment.

How to obtain the ECS Question and Answer Book
Download a free, electronic copy from the H&S assessment section on the ECS card website;  www.ecscard.org.uk/content/Preparation-and-Revision  - or indicate the quantity of printed copies of the book you require by post (at a cost of £4.50 each) on the booking form. Books ordered (and assessments) must be paid for at the point of booking.

General Information
We will endeavour to arrange an assessment at the earliest opportunity and at the chosen location. Once a place has been allocated, a confirmation email will be sent, which will include a location map, a receipt of payment and terms and conditions of the assessment.