Monthly Archives: September 2011

Can I Hold Multiple CSCS Cards?

It’s possible to hold multiple CSCS Cards, or CSCS Cards plus affiliated CSCS Cards, depending on the job you perform and the trade you are in. A UK construction worker who has passed a CSCS Working at Heights Test, for example, may also be required to carry out specific skills in other parts of his… Read More »

Overview of CIS

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was introduced some years ago by HMRC and revised in 2007. Its purpose is to tackle the problems caused by a variable construction workforce — a mixture of main contractors, sub-contractors, businesses, partnerships, self-employed people and employees — who move from site to site and work on different projects. Its… Read More »

How the SAFEContractor Scheme made themselves a one stop shop for contractors

Health and Safety legislation has transformed the working conditions for employees across the country. From manufacturing to construction, import, export and public services the legislation keeps each worker out of harm’s way, instilling on every individual a recognition of their own responsibility in making each workplace safe and streamlined. For contractors it is even more… Read More »

Understanding Red CSCS Cards

Red CSCS Cards aren’t only for Trainees. They also acknowledge the situation of skilled workers, who have yet to achieve the Construction NVQ they need in order to get the CSCS Card that goes with their role. The CSCS Card code system has been arranged to ensure that valuable construction workers, who have been in… Read More »

Why Should You Try to Achieve a Blue or Gold CSCS Card?

Achievement of a Blue CSCS Card or a Gold CSCS Card is evidence that you possess much higher levels of skill and experience in your chosen UK construction trade. The employers and UK sites you will be working for and on give more interesting and better paid work to the workers who have Blue CSCS… Read More »

Why Am I Less Likely to Get a Job Without an ECS Card?

The ECS Card is a CSCS Card affiliate for all electrotechnical professions. As a CSCS Card affiliate the ECS Card is used as evidence of your skill and competence in your chosen electrical trade. It’s colour coded with a stripe that shows the Electrical NVQ Level you have achieved. It’s also endorsed by CSCS to… Read More »

Common Construction Occupations – Plant Operator

With over 700 job roles there are a multitude of construction related occupations available. This article will detail the popular role of construction Plant Operator, observing the training required, the salary expectations and the career opportunities. Working as a Construction Plant Operator: The Training Pursuing a career as a plant operator does not always require… Read More »