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All you need to know about CSCS Card

If you are a tradesman working on a construction site then it is very essential that you are competent in your trade and also efficient to work safely on site. CSCS card acts as proof which demonstrates both these things so it is very important to get the right CSCS card for yourself which should be supporting your trade or work you are involved in doing on site. Many employers and institutions treat CSCS card holders as a priority to offer employment as the card states that you are qualified for the job.

In this article, we will be discussing in detail the various types of cards and what are the perquisites to get the CSCS card for yourself, how you can apply for the card and what is the cost of CSCS Card.

What is full form of CSCS?

Construction Skills Certification Scheme is full form of CSCS. This is the body that oversee the issuance of CSCS Cards to tradesman which acts as a proof of their competency.

Need of CSCS card

CSCS cards are launched years back to reduce the accidents in construction sector and by providing appropriate health and safety related training to workforce to make construction site a secure and safe place to work and make the workplace accident free. 

CSCS card main role is to establish safe working practices within construction sector and all major contractors have supported this initiative from last many years to make it successful and establish it as a norm of employment in construction related jobs.

What is CSCS card?

Construction Skills Certification Scheme cards are a tool that ensure that the people engaged in working on site under construction should be fully qualified and trained for the job role they are engaged in so that they ensure to make accident free and safe working environment on construction site.

Is CSCS Card is legal requirement to get the job?

It is not a law that without CSCS card you cannot get construction related job but in the benefit of tradesman all major contractors and employers came forward and support this initiate and they will not allow workers to work on-site which are not holding the card. This helps employers to create a working culture of safety on site and reducing the accidents and injuries as much as possible.

 

How do I get a CSCS Card?

 You can get CSCS card after you pass:

CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test

CSCS Course or NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) whicheveris applicable

Once you complete necessary training and CITB Test you can apply for CSCS card from any affiliate website or directly from CSCS.

Read: Applying for CSCS CARD

Different types of CSCS cards

CSCS Card comes in various colours which shows experience and, qualifications

You can read our earlier article for more understanding “TYPES OF  CSCS CARDS”

Cost of CSCS Card

CSCS Card will cost you 36 pounds (£36). This cost is applicable for both cases:

1.       Fresh card issuance

2.       Replacement of card

3.       Re-issuance of lost card

4.       Renewal of card

CSCS charge 36 pounds but if you apply the card using the services of third party affiliate company’s than they charge high amount as compared to cost charged by CSCS as they add their admin fees for applying CSCS Card on your behalf and get the same issued.

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