Industry Placement Card – Support Page
Changes to educational policy in the UK have seen an increased focus on vocational education. This includes the introduction of the Traineeship Skills Development Programme and T Level qualifications.
These new pathways into construction involve a mixture of classroom learning and extensive on-the-job experience. To support learners transitioning from the classroom into the workplace, the construction industry has introduced the Industry Placement Card.
The following card schemes will make the card available from September 2021:
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
- Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS)
- Engineering Services SKILLcard
- JIB Plumbing Mechanical Engineering Services (JIB PMES)
Whether applying via a T Level, Traineeship or other programme route, applicants should apply to the card scheme relevant to the construction pathway undertaken by the learner.
Identifying the correct card scheme ensures the learner starts off on the right pathway into the construction industry.
Visit the FAQs section for a detailed Q&A on the Industry Placement card and use the guides below to identify the correct T Level or Traineeship pathway and which card scheme to contact when applying for a card.
Guide 1: T Levels
T Levels accepted by CSCS
|
T Level
|
Specialist pathway |
How to apply?
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| Onsite Construction | Carpentry & joinery | Visit CSCS |
| Onsite Construction | Plastering | Visit CSCS |
| Onsite Construction | Bricklaying | Visit CSCS |
| Onsite Construction | Painting & decorating | Visit CSCS |
| Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction | Civil engineering | Visit CSCS |
| Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction | Hazardous materials analysis and surveying | Visit CSCS |
| Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction | Surveying and design for construction and the built environment | Visit CSCS |
T Levels accepted by CSCS Partner Card Schemes
|
T Level
|
Specialist pathway |
How to apply
|
| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Electrical and electronic equipment engineering | Visit ECS |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Electrotechnical engineering | Visit ECS |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Gas engineering |
or |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction |
Protection systems engineering
|
Visit ECS |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction |
Plumbing and heating engineering
|
or |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction |
Heating engineering and ventilation
|
Visit Engineering Services SKILLcard or |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction |
Refrigeration engineering and air conditioning engineering
|
Visit Engineering Services SKILLcard |
| Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction | Building services design |
Visit Engineering Services SKILLcard or or |
Important note: When completing the Enrolment Evidence Form you must provide the CSCS Occupation (Specialist pathway) in full. This is a compulsory requirement, without this specific detail the CSCS team are unable process the application.
Guide 2: Traineeships
To locate the details of a Traineeship visit the government’s find a traineeship webpage. Enter your postcode and the Traineeships in your area will be displayed.
Important note: When completing the Enrolment Evidence Form you must provide the relevant Traineeship Reference number. This is a compulsory requirement, without this specific detail the CSCS team are unable process the application.
The Traineeship Reference number can be found on the right-hand side of the government’s webpage displaying the Traineeships details.
Guide 3: Recognition of other programmes
If you are delivering a programme (that includes a minimum of 30 days placement) but it is not yet recognised by CSCS for the Industry Placement Card, then get in touch here.
When contacting CSCS to make a programme recognition request, please include:
- The full title of the programme
- The registration number of the programme (if appropriate)
- The name of Awarding Body registered with (if appropriate)
- The name of training provider, a contact name, email address and contact telephone number.
When the request is received, CSCS will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
