What happened on 1st August 2016?

From 1 August 2016 the following Trainee card requirements were introduced:

• Only one Trainee card (irrespective of occupation) is available
• The card is red in colour and clearly marked “Trainee”
• The occupation is not displayed on the reverse of the card. It simply says “Trainee”
• The card is valid for 5 years and is non-renewable
• Prior to applying for a card an applicant must register for a CSCS recognised construction related qualification
• SSSTS, SMSTS and NEBOSH General are not accepted as routes to a Trainee card
• Applicants must have completed the appropriate CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test less than 2 years prior to applying for their Trainee Card
• Applicants must complete their qualification before the Trainee card expires
• On completion of the qualification applicants can move onto a skilled CSCS card.