CSCS – Construction Skills Certification Scheme

CSCS was set up in the mid-90s with the aim of improving site workers’ competence to reduce accidents and drive up on-site efficiency.

The Scheme keeps a database of those working in construction that achieve, or can demonstrate they have already attained an agreed level of occupational competence.

Applicants must pass a Health, Safety & Environment test. The aim of the test is to examine knowledge across a wide range of health and safety topics in order to improve safety and productivity on construction site.

Those who successfully passed CSCS test can apply for CSCS card. Cards are increasingly demanded as evidence of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others, and today there are over 1.9 million cards in circulation.

Type of card is determined by type of work, experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Applicants who work in a labouring occupation also need to provide evidence that they have achieved one of the following:

QCF/SCQF Level 1 Award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment*

or

One day Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness course

or

IOSH Working safely course

Please contact our office on 07789758177 / 02082211165 and we will let you know how we can help you to obtain CSCS card.