ConstructionSkills – or the Construction Skills Certification Scheme to give its full title – is an organisation dedicated to improving the quality of competence, skill and health and safety knowledge across all trades in the UK construction industry. ConstructionSkills was initially the CITB. CSCS Cards, issued by ConstructionSkills, are evidence of the current level of […]
The UK construction industry covers a broad range of trades and as such is the country’s biggest single employer. Because construction is also one of the most potentially dangerous jobs in the country, the UK construction industry is regulated by a number of bodies. Broadly speaking the legal regulation of the UK construction industry falls […]
For those of you looking to gain employment in the construction industry it’s essential you have your own CSCS card. Unfortunately, for people out of employment, getting a CSCS card can be an expensive ordeal. By booking these two elements together you should be able to save yourself some money in the process. But before […]
The CSCS test is essential if you want to work in the construction industry within the UK. Nowadays, over 80% of employers are insisting on seeing a CSCS card before they will allow workers on their sites. If you would like to gain employment easily, you’ll need to pass your health and safety test to […]
Nowadays, taking a CSCS test is essential if you want to work in the construction industry. Over 80% of employers in the UK won’t let you on their sites until they have seen your CSCS card so, it’s essential you get yours to gain employment easily. By having a CSCS card, you show others that […]
You can never have an environment that is ‘too safe’ to work in, which is why the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) are introducing a new health, safety and environment test for construction workers from April 2nd 2012. This new test will combine traditional health and safety questions alongside more updated information, which should raise […]
Getting a job can be difficult at the best of times. If you work in the construction industry, however, you can make your job search easier by obtaining a CSCS card. A CSCS card will make you more employable, and since the Construction Site Skills are now offering free mock CSCS health and safety tests […]
If you take any test or examination, it’s always best to be prepared. In the case of the CSCS health, safety and environment test, it’s really important because your work depends on it. If you don’t pass the test, you can’t obtain a CSCS card, which means you won’t be granted access to most construction […]
Successful completion of the CSCS health, safety and environment test is generally a requirement before you can obtain a CSCS card. The only exceptions are if you have a suitable qualification that covers the same subjects, such as a construction NVQ or SVQ, or are applying for a trainee version of the card. In all […]
Getting a CSCS card or its equivalent is essential if you work in the construction industry since otherwise you won’t be able to go on most sites. In some cases, having a particular qualification might be enough to entitle you to a CSCS card. Generally, however, you will need to successfully complete the CSCS health, […]