The standard CSCS card comes in several different versions which cover various trades, roles and grades in the construction industry. Each card indicates the level of competence the holder has and their role within the industry so it’s vital to get the right card. Since the CSCS card demonstrates your level of competence, you will […]

The CSCS card is probably the best known and most widely issued card in the construction industry, with over 1.7 million card holders. It’s issued through the the Construction Skills Certification Scheme and comes in a number of colour-coded versions that denote the holder’s job role and level of skill. The various types of CSCS […]

CSCS Cards that have been Discontinued: The Platinum Card: The Platinum CSCS card was the original generic card for manager occupations. You could apply for this card through Industry Accreditation or by achieving an S/NVQ level 4. However the CSCS Platinum card was withdrawn from the scheme and discontinued from January 2010. The Black Manager […]

What is an Indentured Apprenticeship? • The Indenture system is hundreds of years old and is traditionally a binding agreement between the apprentice and their master. • In modern terms the agreement is usually between the apprentice and a recognised construction-training organisation, council or board. • A specific time period will be stipulated for the […]

Industry Accreditation: Industry Accreditation provides validation for a construction employee who has experience and skill in their trade but for one reason or another has failed to attain or apply for a recognised qualification, such as an NVQ. Essentially, Industry Accreditation is written verification from an employer of an employee’s skills and competence. In construction, […]

What is a Chartership? A Chartership is a professional qualification that leads to professional Chartered status. How can being Chartered help me? • Chartership proves a commitment to your chosen profession • Chartership shows you possess a high level of academic knowledge in your field • Chartership is proof that you have considerable knowledge and […]

What is the Profiled Route? The Profiled Route is a scheme that was set up for existing managers and supervisors with a high level of competency and experience, who: • Do not possess a relevant construction qualification, such as an NVQ level 4 or higher • Hold a CSCS card at the incorrect level • […]

What is ConstructionSkills? ConstructionSkills is the UK construction industry’s Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board (CITB). They aim to work with construction companies, contractors and training providers to certify that the UK construction workforce is qualified, professional and working safely. Through the delivery of a variety of products and services ConstructionSkills ensures the industry’s […]

Why an NVQ is an Important Part of the CSCS Card Scheme Possession of a CSCS card or an Affiliate CSCS card is essential for gaining site access in the UK In order to be eligible for a CSCS card you will need to possess or be training toward a recognised construction related NVQ To […]

The CSCS card scheme covers over 350 construction related occupations. It also offers affiliate card schemes for specific construction occupations and trades. ALL APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO PASS THE ConstructionSkills HEALTH AND SAFETY TEST WHEN THEY APPLY FOR OR RENEW THEIR CSCS CARD I’m an Apprentice or NVQ Trainee • You can apply for the […]