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WWT SW Conference CSCS – Qualifying the workforce 25 th November 2009 . CSCS. Independent organisation – Board members (unions, federations etc) ConstructionSkills – Administrates only Requirement for most major projects:- MHBG; Sainsburys; UKCG; etc
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WWT SW Conference CSCS – Qualifying the workforce 25th November 2009
CSCS • Independent organisation – Board members (unions, federations etc) • ConstructionSkills – Administrates only • Requirement for most major projects:- • MHBG; Sainsburys; UKCG; etc • OGC (Office of Government Commerce) – state “stipulates that government clients must require that all members of the supply teams who are workers or a regular visitor to their construction sites are registered on the CSCS scheme. “
CSCS uptake statistics • Total cardholders - 1,501,776 • Total number of Calls to CSCS helpdesk in September - 54,706 • Total number of application received in September - 28,368
CSCS Cards Available Samples
CSCS Cards Available Sample
CSCS – How to get a card • Quickest and easiest route – call SkillsDirect services and they will do everything • Call 0844 248 5262 • Cost £24.47 card; £17.50 H&S test • Have you the correct qualifications?
CSCS – How to get qualified • To obtain the relevant card for your trade/occupation you will need the relevant qualification. • Blue Cards – NVQ 2/Apprenticeship • Gold Cards – NVQ 3/Advanced Apprenticeship • Gold Cards (supervisors) – NVQ 3 Supervisory Occupation • Platinum Cards (Managers) – NVQ 4 or Professional Qualification (listed on website) • Black Cards (Senior Manager) – NVQ 5 or Professional Qualification (As above)
CSCS – How to get qualified • To obtain the relevant card for your trade/occupation you will need the relevant qualification. (Others) • Red Cards – Trainees • Green Cards – Labouring Only – 2010 requirements • White Cards – Construction related occupations (no qualification available) • Yellow (professionals) – not site based (listed on website) • Yellow – visitors only
CSCS – How to get qualified – what if I don’t have a qualification • OSAT (On Site Assessment) • – Assessed on site by qualified occupation specific assessor • EWPA (Experienced Worker Practical Assessment) • - Profile visit & 2 days intensive assessments & professional discussions (off site) • On achievement, grants available to registered employers
CSCS – New Developments • New Affiliates – EU Skills & ECITB • New Card price - £24.47 (VAT) • New help desk number – 0844 576 8777 • Forged cards • Focus groups • Smart Cards (more later) • Senior Managers (Black Card) • All new and renewals will be required to take the Higher Managerial test
CSCS – Smart Cards • Make cards more secure and difficult to forge • Clients can check cards more easily • Will work with employers security systems • Ease of renewal – no need to renew before old card expires • Download up to date info from CSCS website • Right card for right job
CSCS • Useful contact details • Helpdesk 0844 576 8777 • Website http://www.cscs.uk.com • SkillsDirect 0844 248 5262 • H&S Test 0870 600 4020