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ACE is an industry initiative which is supported by all areas of engineering construction in the UK: Clients, Contractors (ECIA), the National Joint Council (NJCECI), The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Trade Unions.

The ACE card proves that an individual can perform their job in a safe and competent manner.

Assessment is carried out by an Approved Centre and takes approx 15-20 weeks a local ECITB Account Manager will liaise with your company’s training manager to start the registration process.
Funding currently available via Train to Gain.

Benefits include:

  • Recognition and validation of existing skills
  • Top-up training increasing individual skills
  • Enhanced employment prospects
  • Reduces reliance on supervision
  • Potential Assessor opportunities
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ACE is an industry initiative which is supported by all areas of engineering construction in the UK: Clients, Contractors (ECIA), the National Joint Council (NJCECI), The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Trade Unions.

Click on the map to find your ACE regional contacts

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Regulatory changes and client expectations now require the vast majority of the people involved in the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of process facilities to have proven competence.

Read More into the background of the ACE scheme and how it can help your company

Industry Steering Group (ISG)

An Industry Steering Group (ISG) was established involving representatives from all the key stakeholders to develop and implement the ACE Initiative.

To read more about the ISG, click here.
FAQ's
  • Q: I'm on the Skills Database- am I automatically eligible for an ACE card?
  • A: No, you'll need an ECITB N/SVQ Level 3 in one of the relevant trades. Click here to view trades which as eligible for the ACE card.
  • Q: I am interested in becoming an assessor. How do I do this?
  • A: You must first be nominated and have your assessor application endorsed by an approved centre who you will then be registered with. You will subsequently need to achieve the A1 assessor qualification.