News
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CSCS accepts Water Jetters training programme
August 8, 2017The Water Jetting Association (WJA) Safety Awareness Training Programme has been approved as an equivalent to the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Associated Industrial Services Occupations (Water Jetting.
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Virtual is getting real
July 21, 2017The National Federation of Demolition Contractors in conjunction with the National Demolition Training Group, have recently announced the launch of a new virtual CCDO SmartCard.
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MSite and Carillion go smart with pre-induction
July 20, 2017Carillion Construction Services has transformed its company-wide inductions process by using the MSITE pre-induction system.
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Qualification developed for Architectural Metalworker
June 15, 2017Following feedback from the industry, CITB has concluded that there is a need for an Architectural Metalworker qualification.
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Thermal Insulation occupations moved to TICA
June 2, 2017The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is notifying the industry the Thermal Insulation Operative will be transferred to the new TICA Skill Card.
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CSCS cards: new rules for asbestos operatives
May 26, 2017The Asbestos Removal Management Institute (ARMI), the standard setting body for Asbestos, has confirmed the qualification requirements for the Asbestos Removal Operative blue Skilled Worker card.
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Why a 100% carded workforce isn’t always 100% right
May 25, 2017People attending site to perform a non-construction related occupation should not be expected to carry a CSCS card.
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SSPC Trainthepainter signs agreement to display CSCS logo
April 28, 2017We are pleased to announce that SSPC Trainthepainter have become a partner card scheme.
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CSCS announces new apprenticeship funding agreement with CCATF
April 28, 2017The Cross-industry Construction Apprenticeship Taskforce (CCATF) has reached agreement with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) for a funding package in support of the CCATF’ ‘Pathway to Construction’ Scheme.
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CITB research into the experiences of non-UK construction workers
April 21, 2017CITB has commissioned IFF Research and the Institute of Employment Research (IER) to undertake an important piece of research into the experiences of non-UK workers in the construction sector across Great Britain. This research will help inform industry by identifying current and potential skills needs.