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CSCS - Qualifying the Workforce at WWT.SW.Conference

Learn about the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and how to obtain the relevant qualifications and cards for different trades and occupations. Find out about the new developments and the introduction of smart cards for added security.

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CSCS - Qualifying the Workforce at WWT.SW.Conference

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  1. WWT SW Conference CSCS – Qualifying the workforce 25th November 2009

  2. 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. “

  3. 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

  4. CSCS Cards Available Samples

  5. CSCS Cards Available Sample

  6. 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?

  7. 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)

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. CSCS • Useful contact details • Helpdesk 0844 576 8777 • Website http://www.cscs.uk.com • SkillsDirect 0844 248 5262 • H&S Test 0870 600 4020             

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