We have had to answer numerous questions recently about qualifications for network engineers and which certifications matter. Our typical response is that for a career qualification, engineers need to ensure it is regulated and therefore appears on the OfQUAL Register of Regulated Qualifications. Let us try to explain….. During the Covid 19 lockdowns, people have […]
The Network Cable Installer apprenticeship is now the main programme for structured networking businesses looking to upskill existing engineers or to recruit new engineers. Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship This programme offers new and existing engineers the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to successfully install and test network installations. Through City and Guilds accreditation, […]
We have added some updates to our datacomms ECS card qualification, the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals This online course has been designed for network cable installer engineers who need an accredited Level 3 qualification to be able to apply for the ECS Advanced Datacomms Specialist Gold Card. […]
If you are a network cable installer and you need a certificate to apply for an ECS Advanced Datacomms Specialist card then you can gain this through our BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals. This programme has been designed for any network cable installer who can gather evidence from […]
We have just released our new data engineer qualification portal. This is a new state of the art portal that allows engineers to access their programmes on smartphones, tablets and laptops. We have added the two main courses level 3 BTEC courses for data cable engineers. Structured Network Engineer – Copper only. This is the […]
The new network cable installer apprenticeship standard has been released and we thought it might be useful to make structured network companies aware of how it will change apprenticeship delivery in the industry. Apprenticeship Standards Standards are the new method of delivery for apprenticeships in England. They are designed by employer groups and set out […]
There have been significant changes to apprenticeships and funding this year and we thought it would be useful to keep structured network businesses up to date. Frameworks v Standards The government has been working with employer groups to develop new apprenticeship standards to replace the apprenticeship frameworks. Apprenticeship standards are being designed to ensure that […]
Data engineers should be aware that CRO cards are being withdrawn this year and they should make plans to attain the relevant vocational qualification. CRO Withdrawal Timetable CRO cards will cease to be issued from 31st March 2017 CRO cards will not be renewed after 31st March 2017 CRO cards issued since 31st March 2015 […]
One item of feedback we constantly get from data cable employers and engineers is the limited amount of job sites that allow them to either post vacancies or apply for work. It seems that structured network engineering is often an afterthought on job sites. Data Cable Jobs To meet the recruitment requirements of data cable […]
There has been a significant change for structured network engineers who require a gold card. CSCS have handed over the responsibility of CSCS scheme cards for structured network engineers to ECS. The great news is that ECS recognises the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals for the ECS Advanced Datacoms […]