CSCS – Construction Skills Certification Scheme
- CSCS was set up to help the construction industry to improve quality and reduce accidents.
- CSCS cards are increasingly demanded as proof of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others.
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To apply for most CSCS cards you have to pass Health Safety & Environment Test.
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To find out which is the right card for you and what you have to do to apply for it check the occupations section of the CSCS website.
- Download the brochure 'A Quick Guide to CSCS'
- CSCS Call Centre: 0344 994 4455
Using CSCS for Competitive Advantage
In the current tough market, FMB members are increasingly looking for ways in which they can stand out from their competitors. Gaining a CSCS Certificate of Commitment is a simple way to show that your company has a CSCS carded workforce that has health and safety awareness and that your workers are appropriately trained. And it could make the difference between you or someone else securing contracts.
CSCS Certificates of Commitment are awarded to companies that have a high proportion of onsite workers with CSCS cards. There are two types of certificate, which reflect the company’s level of commitment:
Gold Certificates are for companies with 75 – 89% of onsite workers carded and Platinum Certificates are awarded to those with 90%+ of onsite workers carded.
The certificates cost £50.00 each and are valid for three years, renewable upon re-audit. If you would like to apply for a Certificate of Commitment you will need to submit a list of your current cardholders for checking on the CSCS and Affiliated Scheme databases. You can download an application form here
If your application is successful you will be sent a certificate and will be entitled to use the Committed to CSCS logo on your literature, website, vehicles etc.
If you have any questions about CSCS Certificates of Commitment please call CSCS on 0844 576 877 or email the helpdesk
Funding Training
Training is a business investment that will allow you to develop a well qualified, confident and capable workforce. There is funding available to help you pay for training, and to work out what training you need.
ConstructionSkills provides a range of grants to registered construction companies to cover workforce development, from assessment to college attendance to taking a health & safety test. ConstructionSkills advisors can help you to develop a Training & Development Plan for your business, and advise you on claiming grant.
For queries on payment of ConstructionSkills levy, or grant claims, please call the ConstructionSkills Grant/Levy helpline on:
- England 0344 994 4455
- Scotland 0344 994 8800
- Wales 0344 994 7000
or click here for ConstructionSkills Local Office contact numbers
National Construction College Courses
National Construction College
Europe's largest construction training provider, NCC can deliver training in general and specialist construction skills call 0344 994 4433 for NCC course availability.
