CSCS Card

[Gazzer]

Sir Ramic

i tried to PM you but got a message your in box was full

Try now

 

[Eclipse Tiling]

Try now

Still no dice, give me a bell tomorrow, on the number quoted and I can fill you in

 

[Ash-wolves]

Youve got to be quick to make it pay, cos the £perm2 isent great, and theres often with no power or clean running water 🙁 not great but it puts the bread on the table I supposed

 

[The D]

http://www.cscs.uk.com/cscs-cardshve a look on this site. i just booked my test done it today and my gold card is in the post

 

[The D]

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme - OFFICIAL WEBSITE go from this page and it will tell you what card you can have or what qual you need to get the one you want

 

[Ash-wolves]

Kudos!

 

[Diggy]

As I suspected , time served - like myself and many others - have to do an EWPA ( Experienced Worker Practical Assessment ) to get hold of the Blue/Gold card. This seems to cost upwards of £700 - £800 for 1-2 days assessment , would appear to be a bit an industry if I'm honest. One has to provide a portfolio , refs , do an interview , to determine your level of skill .

May come a day when I have to do it , until such times as my green one runs out I'll not bother.

Diggy

 

[Diggy]

LOL! Was just quoted £1500!

Diggy

 

[simonb43]

After passing the H & S test, you can apply for the Red card, for experienced worker. Card only valid for a year, then you need to gain NVQ2 to apply for next card. Cost of being assesed for NVQ2 is at least £1000 !!!!

 

[The D]

If you have no qualifications the gov will fund 1 level 2 corse and if you are on means tested benefits the cost will be less or free you may be surprised at what you can get.
The way I see it is all trades have to have one if they want to work on site some have to have a lot more and pay a lot more so you can take it or leave it but it's not going away. And the testing is only going to get stricter and the qualifications harder to obtain so I would do it sooner rather than later and I have ;0)