CSCS card How to obtain it?

[frankrd80]

Hi there, I'm moving to uk next month, and I would aplly for a cscs card.
I'm italian tiler with 10 years experiences, but not in Uk. So i contact constructionsupportline for a cscs card, and they said I can aplly for a green card.
To apply for this card i need an employer's recommendation, Now my question is if I don't have a card I can't work, and if I don't have work i can't have a recommendation.
So how can I get a cscs card?
What's the steps to get it?

 

[Gazzer]

Its been a while since I applied and couldnt remember if I needed an employers recommendation. cacth22 situation by the looks of it. Have you tried explaining to the CSCS people. Are you planning on working on site work ? If not then you will not need it.

 

[frankrd80]

I don't know, but i look at some job ads, and all of this need a cscs card older or self emplyed.

 

[Gazzer]

You will only be able to get the basic card. Some sites will not let you on by yourself without a skilled card. Its all a bit hit and miss with London area being more tight with restrictions.

 

[frankrd80]

Can you suggest where can i find more info about this basic card?
Thank's

 

[Gazzer]

CSCS Card Application - Apply for your CSCS Card Today

[url]http://www.thetestcompany.co.uk/dudley-cscs-test-centre.htm
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[peteablard]

I've just got the basic card and have never had any issues getting on site with it. I needed to get one quickly and didn't have time to get skilled/tiler one. Mine runs out this year so will be looking to get it updated to the correct one.
i did mine at a mobile test station that parks up at a local wickes store every few weeks, or at least it did, whaven't seen it for a while.

 

[bugs183]

Get yourself in with a builder and he can sign for you, then you can apply for the basic and as above sit in a van and take the test. You'll get the card when you pass.
To get the skilled card i had someone come round and asess my work on site so that i could pass my NVQ. After that you can apply for the wall and floor tiler card that lasts 5 years.

 

[frankrd80]

Thank you for the information

 

[frankrd80]

Thank you for your help

 

[karenadams]

I don't know, but i look at some job ads, and all of this need a cscs card older or self emplyed.

That's because most contractors and construction sites now have made it mandatory that all workers and employees are CSCS card holders.

It reduces their liability.