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  • LISS cards get smarter

    November 28, 2017

    The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), the leading trade association for landscape professionals in the UK, has today announced its adoption of Go Smart

  • Construction Leadership Council (CLC) reinforces backing of CSCS logo and a qualified workforce

    November 28, 2017

    Following the success of the CLC’s 2015 decision and its adoption across the industry the CLC have announced further enhancements to the original requirements.

  • WQ Inspection & Certification route for welders to obtain CSCS cards

    November 24, 2017

    The Construction Skills Certification Scheme and the Safety Assessment Federation have announced an extension to their route for welders, with a card offered by its member WQ Inspection & Certification (WQiC). 

  • Professional Body status for the Institute of Carpenters

    November 16, 2017

    CSCS are pleased to confirm that Fellow and Member grades at the Institute of Carpenters (IoC) are now eligible for the CSCS Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) card.

  • Health, safety & environment test redevelopment

    November 8, 2017

    CITB is reviewing the Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test to ensure that it continues to contribute towards a qualified workforce with the right knowledge, skills and training.

  • Enhanced verification of overseas qualifications

    November 6, 2017

    From 1st December 2017, overseas construction workers wishing to work in the UK will have the technical content of their overseas qualification mapped against the relevant UK National Occupational Standard for that occupation.

  • New SAFed route for welders to obtain CSCS cards

    October 9, 2017

    The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), the Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed) and Zurich Engineering have announced a new route for welders to gain a SAFed card displaying the CSCS logo.

  • Cold calling security notice

    September 27, 2017

    CSCS has received reports from some employers that they are being contacted by individuals claiming to be CSCS agents and asking for card details.

  • NAS goes virtual with the SICCS skills card

    September 19, 2017

    The National Association of Shopfitters & Interior Contractors (NAS) is delighted to announce the launch of its new Virtual SICCS Smartcard - a digital card that is stored in an app called Vircarda on a smartphone - developed by Reference Point for the CSCS Go Smart platform.

  • Glazing occupations now on the Q-card

    August 29, 2017

    The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is notifying the industry that glazing/fenestration occupations are being transferred to the GQA Qualifications (formerly Glass Qualifications Authority) Q-Card.