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[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.


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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!!!!!