CSCS
CSCS cards are increasingly demanded as proof of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme was set up to help the construction industry to improve quality and reduce accidents. They cover hundreds of occupations so whatever you do in construction there will be a card that is suitable for you.
The Scheme aims to:
- keep a record of workers in the construction industry who have achieved a recognised level of competence and to provide a means of identification
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be available on a voluntary basis to construction workers whose occupations are
not covered by a certification scheme - raise standards of health and safety to reduce risks and accidents throughout the industry
- encourage construction and their customers to use skilled workers
- provide certification for UK workers that could be accepted in Europe through agreements with other European national schemes to mutually recognise qualifications
- be self-financing; with any surplus funds being used for the benefit of the Scheme.
The Scheme aims to provide the following benefits to individuals:
- recognition of skills, competence and qualifications
- improved health and safety awareness
- improved employment prospects
- identification of training needs to improve or update skills
