Construction Skills Certification Scheme

CRO cards are being withdrawn

From 1st October 2015 new measures were introduced which will pave the way for the withdrawal of the CRO card.
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Green card video

The green Construction Site Operative (CSO) card was withdrawn on 1st July 2014. There is a new green card for people working in labouring occupations. To apply for a Labourer card follow the three simple steps in this video .
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Over 2 million card holders in the UK

CSCS cards confirm you have the correct training and qualifications for the type of work you carry out.
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Changes to Trainee cards

New rules now apply
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Find the right card for you

Whatever your job or level of experience, there\'s a CSCS Card that\'s right for you.

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The CCDO Scheme goes Smart

From the 1st September 2016 all NDTG completed training courses will result in one of the new style CCDO Smart Cards cards being issued.
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Clarification for Cleaners

CSCS cards are intended for construction related occupations only. Industry recognises that due to the diverse nature of construction projects, there are occasions when a person may need to access a construction site to perform a non-construction activity and that these individuals would not be expected to carry a CSCS card.
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Sites Go Smart with SmartCards in Construction Manager

Construction Manager, the official magazine of the CIOB, is helping CSCS to push for more sites to adopt SmartCard technology. Despite the numerous benefits of the CSCS Smartech contained in every CSCS card, recent surveys show that few sites are taking advantage of this free feature.

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08:54 AM - 22 Sep 2016