FESS Systems Operative Training 

Card information

The ECS Fire, Emergency, and Security Systems (FESS) Systems Operative card is designed for professionals specialising in the installation and maintenance of FESS systems. To apply for this card, applicants must now complete both an ECS Fire, Emergency, and Security Systems (FESS) multiple-choice assessment and an ECS Health & Safety assessment.

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Eligibility and requirements

To qualify for the ECS Systems Operative card, applicants must have completed both of the following:

1. ECS FESS Assessment
   Complete an ECS FESS assessment in one of the following disciplines:

   • Fire

   • Fire & Emergency Lighting

   • Fire & Security

   • Security

2. ECS Health & Safety Assessment
   Hold a valid ECS Health, Safety, and Environmental Assessment certification.

 

For full details on FESS ECS card requirements in England and Wales, visit www.ecscard.org.uk/fess

 

Assessment Details

Each ECS FESS assessment consists of 30 multiple-choice questions, covering topics relevant to the chosen discipline. Applicants have 30 minutes to complete the test and must correctly answer 24 questions (80%) to pass.

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Training Support
To help candidates prepare, Skills for Security offer ECS online training courses tailored to the required FESS assessments. These courses are available via our Skills On-Demand platform.

In addition to the ECS training courses, subscribers to Skills On-Demand will also gain unlimited access to our comprehensive library of CPD-accredited Fire & Security and personal development courses.

For more information, visit Skills On-Demand.

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Additional Resources
Free guides and revision materials, including sample questions for each pathway, are available for download from the ECS website: www.ecscard.org.uk/content/FESS-Assessment.

 

Cost Breakdown

• £135.00 (Offer expires end of January 2025) – ECS Online Training (includes 12-month access to Skills On-Demand)

• £55.00 – Health & Safety Assessment (if not already held or exempt)

• £55.00 – FESS Assessment

All prices include VAT.

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Booking Process

Please click on the link at the bottom of the page to book ECS training or assessments.

Please allow 2-3 working days for processing after submitting your details.

For block bookings, contact our team directly at: info@skillsforsecurity.org.uk.

 

Before the Assessment

Delegates must provide the following information in the booking form:

• Photographic identification (e.g., passport, photo driving license, or valid ECS card).

• A recent headshot.

• Date of birth.

• National Insurance number.

• A valid personal email address (used for sending assessment results).

 

Failure to provide complete information may delay the booking process. Our bookings team may reach out to verify submitted details, so please monitor your email.

 

For additional enquiries, contact info@skillsforsecurity.org.uk.