News
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Qualification developed for Architectural Metalworker
General News, June 15, 2017Following feedback from the industry, CITB has concluded that there is a need for an Architectural Metalworker qualification.
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Are you paying too much for your CSCS card?
General News, June 15, 2017The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is urging employers and construction workers to be vigilant when dealing with third party companies that offer CSCS card application services
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Thermal Insulation occupations moved to TICA
General News, 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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The Build UK Summer Party is going virtual
General News, June 1, 2017No, the party is not virtual, but the invitations are!
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CSCS cards: new rules for asbestos operatives
General News, 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
General News, 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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CSCS suspends recognition of e-learning IOSH Working Safely certificate
General News, May 5, 2017CSCS has announced the suspension of the IOSH Working Safely certificate via e-learning assessment as an approved route to obtaining the green Labourer card.
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SSPC Trainthepainter signs agreement to display CSCS logo
General News, 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
General News, 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
General News, 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.