Get Your Skills Recognised with the Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Assessment
If you’ve been working as a domestic or installation/maintenance electrician for several years but haven’t completed an apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 qualification, the Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) is your pathway to industry recognition. This standardised assessment process replaces the JIB Mature Candidate Assessment and allows experienced electricians to accredit their skills against the same industry benchmark as apprentices.
✅ The Details
Qualification: Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Assessment (Level 3 equivalent)
Duration: Dependent on prior qualifications and evidence – typically several weeks to months
Delivery: Onsite work evidence plus scheduled assessments at our training centres in Redruth, Plymouth, Exeter, or Bristol
Assessment: Performance units and practical End Point Assessment (AM2ED)
Support: Guidance through skills gap analysis and mapping of prior experience to qualification criteria
✅ Who is it for?
- Experienced electricians with at least 3–5 years of occupational experience
- Installation or Maintenance Electricians who have not completed an apprenticeship or Level 3 vocational qualification
- Candidates looking to achieve ECS Gold Card eligibility
- Practising electricians seeking formal recognition for existing skills and experience
✅ Entry Requirements
- Complete a skill scan to confirm knowledge and competence: Domestic Skill Scan
- Hold Level 3 Inspection, Testing and Certification qualification
- Hold a current qualification in BS7671 Wiring Regulations
- Meet the mandatory minimum Level 2 qualification entry requirements
- Be currently employed and working in the electrotechnical industry
- Existing qualifications, skills, and experience can count toward the assessment, reducing the time required
✅ What you’ll learn
- Complete the Experienced Worker Qualification (EWQ) performance units based on current industry standards
- Take the AM2ED Assessment, mirroring the apprentice AM2S assessment
- Submit practical, onsite evidence of competence (work completed prior to registration is not admissible)
- Address any gaps in skills or knowledge identified during the skill scan
- Achieve formal industry recognition equivalent to a Level 3 apprenticeship
✅ Progression Opportunities
- Achievement of the Experienced Worker Assessment and AM2ED qualifies for ECS Gold Card application
- Provides formal recognition for career progression and specialist opportunities in electrical contracting or consultancy
- Supports future training or qualifications in supervisory, design, or management roles
✅ Costs
- £2,148 + VAT for the Experienced Worker Assessment
- Additional fee for the AM2ED Assessment
✅ Ready to Apply?
If you are unable to find an available date, please get in touch with us directly.