Trade bodies and organisations Flashcards
Who are the ECA and what does it stand for?
ECA stands for “Electrical Contractors Association” and they repesent the intrest of electricians providing them support, exclusive discounts and free promotion.
Who are JIB and what does it stand for?
JIB stands for the “Joint Industry Board” and they set the standards for employment, welfare, grading and apprentice training in the electrical contract industry.
Who are Certsure and what do they do?
CERTSURE help NIECIC and ELECSA provide therir certification system
Who are the NICEIC/ELECSA and what does it stand for?
NICEIC stands for “National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting” and they have a large range of benifits to support electricians.
NICEIC and ELECSA are now the same organisation
Who are NAPIT and what does it stand for?
NAPIT stands “National Assosiation of Professional Inspectors and Testers” and they offer various levels of certifications for electricians.
Who are the IET and what does it stand for?
IET stands for the “Institution of Engineering Technology” and they set produce the BS 7671 (18th edition) and the onsite guide
Who are the CIBSE and what does it stand for?
CIBSE stands for “Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers” and they publish guidance notes for electricians to follow.
Who are the BSI and what does it stand for?
BSI stands for the “British Standards Institute and they” develop industry standards and aim to protect the customer.
what are some advantages of joining a union
- Collective Barganing.
- Legal Repesenation.
- Training and Development.
- Improved working conditions
what are some disadvantages of joining a union
- Union fees.
- Work stoppages (stikes).
- Limited autonomy.
- Resistance from employers.
What are the benifits of joining a professional body?
- professional development.
- networking.
- recognition.
- access to resources.
- advocacy.
- career opportunities
What is a red skillcard used for?
Trainees or Students.
What colour skillcards are used to show students and trainees?
Red.
What is a blue skillcard used for?
a blue card is to show you are an apprentice.
what colour skill card is used for apprentices for level 2?
Blue.
