CSCS Cards

[Stef]

Might have to look into this then as we have a few tenders in for other sites.

 

[MTiler]

I worked on a large site earlier in the year and they were really hot on safety, we had to have CSCS cards that were actually checked. Every day we also had to fill out a small check list about our working environment which you had to keep on you and the Safety bod would ask to see it. Apart from the usual PPE everyone had to also wear gloves at all times which I hadnt come across before. We also werent allowed to use the standard work platforms, they had to be the ones that are 600mm x 600mm. On one day 40 guys got sent home for various infringements!
All good fun.
When the Induction Forms have asked for details of any qualifications Ive never been asked for proof of my NVQ.


missyT

 

[nybor62]

i think the whole cscs card is one big money racket
a site we were on recently newbury town centre at the induction you had to produce cscs card which i did no probs my pal only had the certificate
no cscs number on it so they told him ti ring this number for your cscs no £30.00 later he had is cscs no this was on monday they inducted him and let him on site thursday cscs card check no card no work they kicked him of site , complete madness imo

 

[jonboythetiler]

I remember vaguely taking a 30 minute test, about 6 years ago. It cost me £50, but im sure the tile company i was working for at the time had to pay aswel. I never even looked at the health and safety booklet for more than 20 minutes, and past!

At the time it felt like i was just being robbed, the test was a joke, general safety on site, nothing more than common sense questions, and i lost a days work, plus i was £50 down!! and i have only ever been asked to show the card once!

 

[radim]

]i think the whole cscs card is one big money racket
[/B]a site we were on recently newbury town centre at the induction you had to produce cscs card which i did no probs my pal only had the certificate
no cscs number on it so they told him ti ring this number for your cscs no £30.00 later he had is cscs no this was on monday they inducted him and let him on site thursday cscs card check no card no work they kicked him of site , complete madness imo

agree.that card should make employer sure that worker who have got cscs is skilly and knows H&S rules.cost £50.{test and card}. but does not make u a good tradesman.it is just one big con IMO.howgh

 

[Mike]

I remember vaguely taking a 30 minute test, about 6 years ago. It cost me £50, but im sure the tile company i was working for at the time had to pay aswel. I never even looked at the health and safety booklet for more than 20 minutes, and past!

At the time it felt like i was just being robbed, the test was a joke, general safety on site, nothing more than common sense questions, and i lost a days work, plus i was £50 down!! and i have only ever been asked to show the card once!

i thought the maximum length for the card was 5 years, you may need to renew your card now (if you want to)

 

[bsc ceramics]

ewpa, its the best way to go for an experianced tiler. i did it last year and am always being asked for my card (nvq) on sites.
on a lot of sites now its no card no work and it will only get worse so its best to be prepaired

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I wouldn't complain as any form of assessment/regulation for the tiling trade is a step in the right direction.

 

[bsc ceramics]

your right there, cant be a bad thing, gets rid of the cowboys

 

[Minesacarling]

your right there, cant be a bad thing, gets rid of the cowboys

Just because you've got a CSCS card with Nvq written on the back doesn't mean people know what there doing and there not cowboys.


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