There are a number of CSCS affiliate Cards: the ECITB ACE Card is one of them. ACE stands for Assuring Competence in Engineering construction. The ECITB ACE Card, like all CSCS affiliate cards, should be treated as a CSCS Card for the construction engineering trades. Like all CSCS Cards, the ECITB ACE Card can only […]
There was a time when construction trade workers simply learned their skills on the job and the expense of any required training was met by the employer. All the employee needed was the willingness to learn. But times have changed, and with the relatively new Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), it has never been easier […]
Throughout the construction industry, there are a range of Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) cards available. The scheme is in place in order to help employers differentiate between the workers who have health & safety awareness and construction NVQ level qualifications relating to their specific line of work, and those who do not. CSCS cards […]
Many people struggle to attend University, partly because it is becoming unaffordable for many as the fees are set to increased beyond an acceptable level. But there are other ways in which you can obtain qualifications at a fraction of the cost of University courses. And that is one of the main reasons that construction […]
Although the term health and safety is in common use, for a long time now the concentration has been almost exclusively on safety. This is quite understandable because the workplace in general, and construction sites in particular, can be very dangerous places. Consequently, there has been a drive to raise safety standards and improve accident […]
CSCS cards are issued through the Construction Skills Certification Scheme and are available as different types. These are colour coded to identify them and are intended for people with different roles and skill levels. They all have the common purpose of demonstrating the holder’s competence, particularly in health and safety matters, so that they can […]
The Government’s recent about turn on zero carbon power sources in new homes has given the building industry a welcome break. It’s no longer the case that UK construction companies have to account for every molecule of carbon that is introduced into the atmosphere by the appliances running in the homes they build. Instead, they […]
In January 2011, Tottenham Court Road became the first London Underground station to require all of its contractors and maintenance staff to carry CSCS Cards. Seven months on, London Underground is rolling out the requirement across all of its stations and properties. Having tested the efficiency of the CSCS Smart Cards system at Tottenham Court […]
Since the CSCS Card got the backing of the major players in the construction industry and quickly became the difference between job application acceptance and rejection, there is little doubt that the Construction NVQ and CSCS Card are the must haves for today’s construction worker. Construction NVQ and CSCS Card are not the be-all-end-all In […]
CSCS cards are available as a number of different types that cover various roles and levels of qualifications. Red CSCS cards are intended for those who are new to the construction industry or who are experienced and are working to achieve a Construction NVQ or SVQ qualification. CSCS Red Card Types Four different types of […]