What cscs card do I need?

[James worsley]

Hi all,

Just wondering if Any1 can help me with what type of cscs card I need to work on site as a tiler.

I have a C&G level 1 diploma in wall and floor tiling. To get a trade specific cscs it says you need an nvq level 2.
Can I apply for a labour cscs and use that as a tiler?

I've worked on sites for over 7 years just not as a tiler. My previous cscs card was trade specific as a fire sprinkler engineer but expired 2 years ago when I re trained as a tiler.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Diggy]

Hi James ,
It's not just about sites , many contractors ask for a skills card these days too ( level 2 nvq minimum) . Some sites don't even use the scheme - Bloors for example - , but most do want to see your trade specific card. It may be possible to get on site with a labourers card if you were someones apprentice/labourer/ but thats probably it . You really need to do the nvq 2 test tbh.

Cheers

Diggy

 

[James worsley]

Cheers Diggy much appreciated.
I will look into how I go about getting my level 2.
I'm self employed and have been tiling for 2 years so hopefully should be straight forward to do.

 

[Dumbo]

I now of tilers that work on site with labourers card . They only do site work and never any problems

 

[James worsley]

Thanks I've heard the same thing from other tilers.

 

[MTiler]

I often work on site and always have to show my card (Blue -skilled worker). Last year I also had to have the CITB safety awareness Cert too for some sites (which is a days course and that lasts 5 years). Large sites can be very strict.

 

[James worsley]

Thanks miss tiler

 

[Dumbo]

I often work on site and always have to show my card (Blue -skilled worker). Last year I also had to have the CITB safety awareness Cert too for some sites (which is a days course and that lasts 5 years). Large sites can be very strict.

So do you get different certification other than people get by sitting a health and safety test using the touch screens which also lasts for five years .

 

[Diggy]

Cheers Diggy much appreciated.
I will look into how I go about getting my level 2.
I'm self employed and have been tiling for 2 years so hopefully should be straight forward to do.

If you're competent enough the test is reasonably straightforward.
I got the pic somewhere . Cost me £500 but also included the health and safety test at the same time. Takes about a morning to do by the time you've done the verbal Q&A bit as well.
I was miffed at the money but I needed it for site work so had no choice. Good laugh tho did it with a i guy I known for about 25yrs .
Got a pic somewhere.

Diggy

 

[MTiler]

I often work on site and always have to show my card (Blue -skilled worker). Last year I also had to have the CITB safety awareness Cert too for some sites (which is a days course and that lasts 5 years). Large sites can be very strict.

So do you get different certification other than people get by sitting a health and safety test using the touch screens which also lasts for five years .

I have the CSCS blue card which lasts 5 years, plus the CITB Health and safety cert that lasts 5 years. To get the CITB cert you do a days course with a test at the end.

 

[Dumbo]

I often work on site and always have to show my card (Blue -skilled worker). Last year I also had to have the CITB safety awareness Cert too for some sites (which is a days course and that lasts 5 years). Large sites can be very strict.


Are you sure

I often work on site and always have to show my card (Blue -skilled worker). Last year I also had to have the CITB safety awareness Cert too for some sites (which is a days course and that lasts 5 years). Large sites can be very strict.


I have the CSCS blue card which lasts 5 years, plus the CITB Health and safety cert that lasts 5 years. To get the CITB cert you do a days course with a test at the end.

I got CITB hsa cert just by taking a test

 

[Diggy]

The blue card lasts forever - as it were - its just the H&S that needs updating every 5 yrs , as I understand it.

Diggy

 

[bsc ceramics]

get your nvq if you can its not worth not being able to work on some sites. did mine about 6years ago and always get asked for it. if uv been doing it for more than 3 years (I think its 3) you can do a 2 day course if you have a portfolio and proof of you work history if not its on site assessments. Try and get hold of Max at able skills he's on here somewhere or just give them a ring, he did mine and he was great, I'm sure he can tell you the best and easiest way to get it. Good luck..

 

[Diggy]

Knew I'd put something up here before.

Tiling Cscs Cards - Blue Card Nvq Level 2 For Domestic Jobs Soon - http://www.tilersforums.com/threads/tiling-cscs-cards-blue-card-nvq-level-2-for-domestic-jobs-soon.75378/page-4#post-775926

Diggy

 

[Tommytile]

Hi James ,
It's not just about sites , many contractors ask for a skills card these days too ( level 2 nvq minimum) . Some sites don't even use the scheme - Bloors for example - , but most do want to see your trade specific card. It may be possible to get on site with a labourers card if you were someones apprentice/labourer/ but thats probably it . You really need to do the nvq 2 test tbh.

Cheers

Diggy

 

[Tommytile]

Wow the UK is really anal about these cscs cards.... seems as if its just a money grab!!!!!