Although the CSCS card is not yet mandatory across all construction sites it is becoming an increasingly dominant force and many would say it is the industry standard when it comes to proving the competence and safety of a site worker. With over 80% of UK contractors now complying with the scheme it is a […]
If you currently hold a Platinum CSCS Card (which used to be held by Management professionals in the UK construction industry), then you will be eligible to replace it with a Black CSCS Card once it has expired. When you renew your Platinum Card your renewal application will be for the Black Manager’s card, which […]
There are already over 1.5 million CSCS cardholders in the UK and the demand and popularity of the card scheme is growing day by day. Although the CSCS card is not yet mandatory across all construction sites it is becoming progressively prevalent with over 80% of UK contractors now complying with the scheme. There are […]
The nation’s schools are in a terrible state. That’s the message coming out of the Review of Education Capital Conference, which has revealed that schools in the UK need over £20bn worth of maintenance just to get back on an even keel. Once again the public sector is lining up jobs for the CSCS Card […]
The CSCS card scheme was set up to increase working standards on UK construction sites and the possession of a CSCS card is fast becoming the industry norm for UK construction sites and industry staff. If you do not have a CSCS card you will find that you are unable to work on 80% of […]
Possession of CSCS cards is fast becoming the industry norm for UK construction sites and industry staff. The CSCS card scheme was set up to increase working standards on UK construction sites. The concept being that if a site worker acquires the basics of health and safety knowledge applicable to their occupation, demonstrates this knowledge […]
There are a variety of CSCS cards available and the card that is right for you depends upon your past experience and qualifications as well as your current occupation and skills. The CSCS card scheme also has affiliated card schemes relating to specific trade occupations. The Cards The CSCS card scheme covers 350 different construction related […]
The CSCS card or Construction Skills Certification Scheme card was initiated to enable the construction industry to improve Health and Safety standards on site and illustrate competence and quality on all construction projects. It was originally rolled out as part of the ‘Qualifying the Workforce’ initiative with the aim that all on site workers can […]