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The ECS Network Infrastructure Installer card is designed for professionals who have achieved the industry-recognised Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA): this is graded as a Level 3 Network Infrastructure assessment.
On successful completion of the assessment, this enables the person to apply for the ECS Gold Card.
To obtain the FULL Gold Card, the individual must complete both the copper and the fibre optic assessment.
The Copper and Fibre Network Infrastructure Experienced Worker Assessment is only available for individual assessments on the basis that you meet the following criteria:
Experienced workers are required to complete the multiple-choice question test regardless of which pathway they choose to complete. The multiple-choice question test is an online test taken on Open Awards assessment system (XAMS) that is invigilated by an independent invigilator.
The multiple-choice question test will contain 30 questions for copper and 30 questions for fibre. Each examination will last for a maximum of 45 minutes.
The pass mark for both the copper and fibre multiple-choice question test is 24 (80%) out of 30, however at least 10 of the 15 copper and fibre specific questions must be achieved.
Experienced workers undertaking the assessment are required to undertake both practical tests which comprise of tasks in a controlled environment in line with Open Awards instructions for conducting controlled assessments.
The tasks are arranged, delivered and internally marked by the training provider and are audited and externally quality assured by Open Awards.
The assessment provider will prearrange for ALL assessments to take place at their Assessment Centre in Harlow, Essex. In consultation, other external facilities may be considered in consultation with an employer; it should be noted that this will be quoted for separately. If the person undertaking the Experienced Worker Assessment is self-employed, it is recommended that this assessment takes place at the Assessment Centre.
ALL practical assessments will be undertaken in an appropriate simulated test facility managed by the Training provider.
The practical observation with oral questioning must be carried out over a maximum total assessment time of seven (7) hours for both tasks.
The duration of the entire assessment is 2 days.
£1299.00 (excluding any
preparation sessions).
Optional "wrap around" training available as a 1 or 2 day prep session.
