CSCS Presentation - 18_06_14

The Construction Industry’s
Leading Certification
Card Scheme
How SmartCards work
SmartCards can be read using an enabled smartphone, tablet
device or Card reader connected to a laptop or PC
• Android Smartphones with Near Field
Communication (NFC)
• Not available through Apple
• 3 different apps available through Google
Play CSCS Go Smart, CSCS Time and
Attendance and CSCS On-Site Training
• CITB Health, safety an environment test
information now shown on CHIP
• New online Card Checker available soon
Scheme changes
Scheme Changes
• Recognition of Academic Qualifications
• Requirement for a QCF Single Unit Level One Award to
obtain a Green Card for Labourers
• Introduction of a red Apprentice Card
• Introduction of a red Provisional Card
• CRO and Site Visitor card ‘clean up’
Academically Qualified Persons Card
(AQP)
CSCS AQP cards issued to holders of:• Construction Related HNC and HND
• Construction Related Degrees
• NEBOSH Construction Certificates and National
Diplomas
• CIOB Certificates
AQP Card
• 5 year life
• Renewable
• AQP cardholders who go on to achieve a relevant
vocational qualification, or membership of a
recognised professional body, can then apply for a
different card on renewal
Green Card Changes
• From 1st July 2014 green card applicants must achieve a
new level one qualification - Health and Safety in a
Construction Environment Award (or a recognised
equivalent – more information is available on the CSCS website)
• Green cards will be renamed:
Health and Safety in a Construction
Environment Award
• Covers five key areas:
– Principles of Risk Assessment
– Safe Manual Handling
– Working Safely at Height
– Risks to Health
– Working Safely around Plant and Machinery.
More information on the content available at
www.cscs.uk.com/greencard
Recognition of existing training
• Process for mapping existing training courses against the
new standard – not only content but also assessment
protocols
• If approved, continue with current arrangements
• Currently only Site Safety Plus Health and Safety
Awareness has been mapped and approved.
• Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness must be in
date at time of application.
• Also required to be retaken at Renewal of Labourer card
Summary
• From 1st July 2014 everyone applying for a new or
renewed Green Card will be required to:
– Pass the HS&E test
– Complete the QCF Level 1 single unit Award or
approved
alternative
• By end of 2019 all Green Cards will be based on the
achievement of a suitable qualification.
Provisional Card
• For those with no qualification recognised by CSCS
and not registered on a relevant training course
• Applicants must pass CITB’s Operative Health, Safety
and Environment Test
• Valid for 6 months and cannot be renewed
• Available from July 14
Provisional Card
• Purpose:
o probationary periods whilst employers assess
suitability for employment
o supervised work experience
o Holders of expires CSO card (only until 31 January
2015)
• Before this card expires the cardholder must be
registered for or achieve a recognised construction
related qualification to then apply for the Labourer card
or the appropriate card for their occupation.
Apprentice Card
• Applicants need to be registered on a recognised
apprenticeship framework
• Valid for 4 years and 6 months
• Available from July 14
Health, safety and environment test
• Apps now available on Android and Apple for the
Revision Materials
• 3 levels of App – Free, £3.99, £5.99 through Google Play
and Apple Store
• Download also available for XP, Vista and Windows 8 PC’s
Fraud
• Arrests, convictions and
imprisonment – a result of
CITB investigations into card
fraud
• In some instances,
deportations have occurred
following imprisonment
• Assets seized
• HS&E tests revoked following
investigations
• Several centres suspended
due to abuse of scheme rules
• Campaign underway to
highlight fraud issues.
Report.it@citb.co.uk
www.cscs.uk.com