civil engineering contractors association directory of

Civil Engineering Contractors Association

Directory of Industry Card Schemes

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INTRODUCTION

CECA’s current membership is in excess of 350 civil engineering companieswhich range in size from large and well-known national names to the mediumand smaller sized company which may operate at a more regional level.CECA members account for 75-80% of the civil engineering workloadundertaken in Great Britain.

This is the second major revision of the highly successful Manual ofRecognised Cards, which has proved useful to CECA members in assistingwith identifying which employers and contractors have the required skills andtraining to be allowed onto a contractor’s site.

Since the last issue of the Manual there have been many developments incards schemes and the content of schemes that are now available rangesfrom full competence awards to schemes that have a significant trainingelement.

Due to the different requirements of members and clients, the renamedDirectory is not prescriptive, and members will need to determine whichcards they are prepared to accept for entry on to their sites. The choice ofwhich schemes an individual member will accept will be determined by theirown philosophy towards training and competence recognition and on thedemands of the project.

The Directory is aimed to inform and guide employers and Site Managers,and to help them understand the training history of their workforce. It is stillthe responsibility of the employer to ensure that their workers are competentto carry out their role on site. For certain types of role involving equipment,plant and heavy machinery, it may be necessary for the employer to carry outtheir own assessment. Cards are only part of the requirement for an employerto confirm competence - they should not be used in isolation.

An electronic version of this Directory (and updated versions) is available onthe CECA website in the Members’ area.

We appreciate that each scheme may be subject to changes and we willendeavour to update the Directory every quarter with any knownamendments.

If you would like to suggest any amendments or updates to the Directory, orif you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Jemma Carmody,CECA Training Manager.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ceca.co.uk

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FOREWORD

CECA and its members remain committed to the underlying principle of a fullyqualified and certificated workforce.

The notion of ‘RightCard for theRight Job’ is one thatwe emphasise tomembersandclients, and it is our hope that thisDirectorywill assistmembers in identifyingthe different types of skills and card used by employees and contractors acrossthe industry, andassess the levels of training, assessment andcompetence thatis demonstrated by each one.

In 2015 the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) announced (via theIndustrial Strategy:Construction2025) that industry should specify andpromotecard schemes carrying the CSCS logo with no equivalents accepted.In order to qualify for the CSCS logo all card schemes (including CSCS) mustdevelop plans to meet the CLC's requirements, including:• agreeing appropriate qualifications for each occupation• setting a minimum standard for skilled occupations at NVQ level 2• introducing smart technology by 2020

CECA supports the Construction 2025 Industrial Strategy, and the CLCrecommendations for improving standards of safety on UK construction sites,and will continue to work with CSCS and members to ensure that all requiredconstruction occupations are covered through the CSCS Scheme or partnerschemes, and that CECA members work towards all construction site workersholding a nationally recognised, construction related qualification.

We will continue to promote and support the use of SmartCard technologyacross ourmembers sites. SmartCard technologymakes it easier for employersto check the qualifications held on the card as well as tackling card fraud andmanaging training records.

Alasdair ReisnerChief Executive

Civil Engineering Contractors Association

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OCCUPATIONAL CARDS1. CSCS Construction Site Certification Scheme www.cscs.uk.com2. CSR Construction Skills Register (Ireland) www.cefni.co.uk3. CISRS Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme www.cisrs.org.uk4. SWQR/NRSWA Streetworks Qualifications Register www.swqr.org.uk5. NDTG/CCDO Certificate of Competence for Demolition Operatives www.ndtg.org5. FASET Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training www.faset.org.uk7. IRATA International Rope Access Trade Association www.irata.org8. SENTINEL/PTS Personal Track Safety (Network Rail) http://info.railsentinel.co.uk/9. LANTRA National Highways Sector Scheme / FISS www.lantra.co.uk10. CCNSG Client Contractor National Safety Group www.ecitb.org.uk9. ECITB/ACE ECITB / Assuring Competence in Engineering Construction www.ecitb.org.uk10. EUSR Energy & Utilities Skills Register www.eusr.co.uk/11. DSA Drilling & Sawing Association www.drillandsaw.org.uk12. SICCS Shopfitting and Interior Contracting Competence Scheme www.shopfitters.org/siccs-card

13. 13. SCORE Scottish Construction Operatives Registration Scheme www.scorecard.org.ukMECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL TRADE CARDS14. SKILLCARD Engineering Services SkillCard www.skillcard.org.uk15. JIB-PMES Joint Industry Board for Plumbing Mechanical Engineering Services www.jib-pmes.org.uk16. ECS Electrotechnical Certification Scheme www.ecscard.org.uk17. Gas Safe Gas Safe Register www.gassaferegister.co.ukPLANT CARDS18. CPCS Construction Plant Certification Scheme www.citb.co.uk/cpcs19: CSR Plant Construction Skills Register (Ireland) Plant Cards www.cefni.co.uk20. NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme www.npors.com21. IPAF International Powered Access Federation www.ipaf.org22. MPQC Mineral Products Association Plant Card www.mpskills.co.uk23. ALLMI Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers www.allmi.com24: PASMA Prefabricated Access Suppliers & Manufacturers Ass. www.pasma.co.uk23. RTITB Road Transport Industry Training Board www.rtitb.co.uk/

APPENDICESA CPCS Categories List www.citb.co.uk/cards-testing/B Vocational Qualifications Information www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

Directory Contents

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CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

What is CSCS?

CSCS is the leading skills certification scheme within the UK constructionindustry. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on constructionsites have the required training and qualifications for the type of work theycarry out.The Scheme keeps a database of people working in construction who haveachieved, or are committed to achieving a recognised construction relatedqualification.

Most principal contractors and major house builders require constructionworkers on their sites to hold a valid CSCS card.CSCS is a not-for-profit limited company. Its directors are from employerorganisations and unions representing the breadth of the industry. TheScheme’s application processing and contact centre is delivered undercontract by CITB.

Renewal

CSCS cards are valid for between 6 months and 5 years. Please checkindividual cards for expiry dates and renewal requirements.

Contact Details

Telephone 0344 994 4777Email [email protected]: www.cscs.uk.com

SCHEME OVERVIEW

How to check authenticity

You can check the authenticity of a CSCS card using the online card checker(www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck)

CSCS SmartCards can be read using Android and Windows smartphones andtablet devices or card readers linked to a computer or laptop.To use smartphones or tablet devices download the CSCS apps from GooglePlay. Once installed place a CSCS smartcard on the back of the device near thetop to view the information on screen. Ensure that NFC (near field communication)is turned on by checking your device’s settings.

There are many card readers that will work with CSCS smartcards.Prices start from around £40 + VAT and you can purchase them from CSCS’preferred supplier or from another supplier. To use a card reader you will need todownload the CSCS software on to your PC or laptop and you may also need toload a driver that comes with the reader.

The CSCS software is downloadable free of charge here or you can buy it on CD-ROM from CSCS’s preferred supplier. Once the software is installed place theCSCS SmartCard on/in your card reader. Your screen will display the cardinformation.

For further information go to the CSCS SmartCards FAQs

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Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card LabourerColour Green

Training & AssessmentYou can apply for this card if you have one of the following:• Passed the QCF Level One or SCQF Level 4 Award in Health and Safety

in a Construction Environment• A valid Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness Course certificate

completed the IOSH Working Safely course which must have beenachieved within three years prior to making an application

All applicants must have passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety &Environment Test.

RenewalThis card is valid for 5 years and can be renewed.

How to check authenticityUse online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck), Smartcard Reader or App

Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card ApprenticeColour Red

Training & AssessmentThis card is available to people who are registered on a recognisedapprenticeship framework.

Applicants for this card do not need to take the CITB Health, Safety &Environment test if they have met their Apprenticeship Managing Agency’shealth & safety requirements before applying for the card.

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and cannot be renewed.



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Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Experienced Technical, Supervisor or ManagerColour Red

Training & AssessmentThis card is available to Supervisors and Managers with on the job experience(normally at least one year in the last three) who do not hold a Constructionrelated NVQ or SVQ level 3, 4 or 5 (or Construction related QCF Level 6 or 7)and are not a member of an approved Professional Body.

All applicants must be registered for the relevant Construction related NVQ orSVQ and have passed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test within thepast two years. For Supervisor occupations you should take the Supervisorstest and for Manager occupations you should take the Managers andProfessionals test.

RenewalThis card is valid for 3 years and cannot be renewed.


Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Experienced WorkerColour Red

Training & AssessmentThis card is available to workers with on the job experience (normally at leastone year in the last three). It is issued on a temporary basis, while aConstruction Related QCF Qualification is being achieved. It is expected to bereplaced by a skilled five year card on achievement of a Construction RelatedNVQ or SVQ Level 2 or higher

All applicants must have passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety &Environment Test within the past two years and be registered for the relevantConstruction Related NVQ or SVQ.

RenewalThis card is valid for 1 year and cannot be renewed. An Experienced WorkerCard cannot be replaced by a Labourer or Provisional Card.



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Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card TraineeColour Red

Training & AssessmentThis card is available if you are a trainee and are registered for an NVQ or SVQ(or if you are registered for or have achieved a Construction Award) but havenot yet achieved an NVQ or SVQ. This card is also available if you can provideevidence of current registration with a further/higher education college oruniversity for a nationally recognised construction related qualification.Prior to applying for the card applicants are required to have achieved either theCITB Health, safety and environment test at the relevant level for theiroccupation or have attended a 1-day Health and Safety Awareness Course (acopy of the certificate will be required with the application).

RenewalThis card is valid for 3 years and can be renewed for a further 3 years onapplication, dependant on qualification.


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Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card ProvisionalColour Red

Training & AssessmentThis card is for people who are:• Working through probationary periods while employers assess their

suitability for employment• Undergoing supervised work experience (aged 16+)• Working as a labourer but not yet completed a recognised qualification

for a labourer card and not previously applied for a CSCS cardApplicants must have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment testwithin the past two years.

RenewalThis card is valid for 6 months and is not renewable. Before it expires Provisionalcard holders must achieve or be registered for a recognised constructionrelated qualification and apply for the appropriate CSCS card for their job.


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Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Skilled WorkerColour Blue

Training & AssessmentYou can apply for this card if you have either:• Achieved a construction related NVQ or SVQ level 2, or• Completed an employer sponsored apprenticeship which included the

achievement of a City and Guilds Certificate.

If you do not have these qualifications, but you are experienced in your job andhave registered for a qualification applicable to your occupation, you may applyfor an Experienced Worker Card. All applicants must pass the CITB Health,Safety and Environment test.

RenewalThis card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.


Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Advanced CraftColour Gold

Training & AssessmentThis card is available if you have either:• Achieved a Construction Related NVQ or SVQ level 3 or 4, or• Completed an approved indentured apprenticeship (e.g. NJCBI,

BATJIC)• Completed an employer sponsored apprenticeship, including the

achievement of a City and Guilds of London Institute Advanced CraftCertificate

All applicants must pass the appropriate CITB Health, Safety & EnvironmentTest. Check out the requirements for your occupation using the CSCScardfinder.




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Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card SupervisoryColour Gold

Training & AssessmentThis card is available if you have achieved a Construction Related supervisoryNVQ or SVQ level 3 or 4.

All applicants must pass the Supervisors CITB Health, Safety & EnvironmentTest. Check out the requirements for your occupation using the CSCScardfinder.



Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card ManagerColour Black

Training & AssessmentThis card is available for Manager Occupations subject to achievement of aConstruction related NVQ / SVQ Levels 4, 5, 6 or 7 in the relevant ConstructionManagement level qualification.

All applicants must pass the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety &Environment Test.




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Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Academically Qualified PersonColour White

Training & AssessmentThis card is available to people who have completed certain constructionrelated degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas.There is a list of the qualifications accepted here

All applicants must pass the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety &Environment Test.



Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Construction Related Occupation (CRO)Colour White

Training & AssessmentThis card is available to people working in construction related occupations notcovered by other CSCS cards. To check whether your occupation is coveredvisit our cardfinder or check the list of construction related occupations.All applicants must pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test.

This card expires on 30th September 2017 and is non-renewable.From 1st October 2015 you will be expected to register for a nationallyrecognised construction related qualification before the card expiresOnly one occupation will be displayed on the CRO card and CSCS will stopissuing CRO cards from 31st March 2017

RenewalThis card is valid for 5 years and is no longer renewable.



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Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Professionally Qualified PersonColour White

Training & AssessmentThis card is available to competence assessed members of CSCS approvedProfessional Bodies. When you apply for this card you will need to provide acopy of your current professional body membership certificate or card or supplya letter or email from the professional body confirming that you are a current,competence assessed member.

All applicants must pass the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safetyand Environment Test.



Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Site VisitorColour Yellow

Training & AssessmentThis card is available to people who frequently visit a construction site, but haveno construction specific skill.

The issue of this card does not relieve the site managers from their legalobligation to ensure the health, safety and welfare of people entering their sites.

All applicants must pass the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and EnvironmentTest.




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Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card ProvisionalColour Red

Training & AssessmentThis card is for people who are:Working through probationary periods while employers assess their suitabilityfor employmentUndergoing supervised work experience (aged 16+)Working as a labourer but not yet completed a recognised qualification for alabourer card and not previously applied for a CSCS cardApplicants must have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment testwithin the past two years.

RenewalThis card is valid for 6 months and is not renewable. Before it expires Provisionalcard holders must achieve or be registered for a recognised constructionrelated qualification and apply for the appropriate CSCS card for their job.


Scheme CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Construction Site OperativeColour Green

Training & AssessmentPlease note that the Construction Site Operative (CSO) green card is no longeravailable. This card has been superseded by the Labourer Card.

RenewalThis card is no longer available.



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CSR (Construction Skills Register)

What is CSR?The Construction Skills Register (CSR) is a register of construction workerswho have completed the indusrty approved CSR Health and Safety trainingcourse and assessment. The Construction Skills Register is affiliated toCSCS.

The cards are issued in Northern Ireland but may be used throughout the UKas an alternative to CSCS.

RenewalMost CSR cards are valid for 4 years. Please see individual cards for details.

How to check authenticityYou can check the authenticity of a CSR card by contacting CSR on(028) 9087 7150

Contact DetailsTelephone (028) 9087 7150Email [email protected]: www.cefni.co.uk

SCHEME OVERVIEW

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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card ApprenticeColour Red

Training & AssessmentApprentices registered for an NVQ in a construction related occupation andworking towards an NVQ will be eligible for this card. Applicants must completethe 1 day CSR Health and Safety Training. On achievement of NVQ Level 2,apprentices upgrade from a red card to a blue card. Apprentices shouldupgrade to a gold card when Level 3 is achieved

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and is renewable on completion of the CSR 1 DayHealth & Safety Training course.

How to check authenticityCall CSR on (028) 9087 7150



Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card General Construction OperativeColour Green

Training & Assessment

The green card is available to applicants who carry out basic site skills only.Applicants must complete the 1 day CSR Health and Safety Training andOccupational Assessment.The green card will also be issued to those operatives whose occupations donot fall under the remit of the Joint Council for the Building and Civil EngineeringIndustry (NI) and therefore no occupational assessment is available. In thisinstance applicants complete health and safety training only



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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Skilled Construction OperativeColour Blue

Training & AssessmentThe Blue Skilled Construction Operative card is available to applicants withexperience on site. Applicants must complete the CSR 1 day Health and SafetyTraining and Occupational Assessment.





Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card CraftColour Blue

Training & AssessmentThe Blue Craft card is available to Craftsmen who have completed the CSR 1day Health and Safety Training and NVQ Level 2 in a craft occupation or anoccupational assessment based on NVQ 2 standards.



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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Basic ScaffolderColour Blue

Training & AssessmentApplicants must complete NVQ Level 2 ‘Accessing Operations and Rigging -Scaffolding’ and the CSR 1 day Health and Safety Training and the Scaffolder’sTouch Screen test. Occupational assessment is not available for scaffolding.

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and is renewable on completion of the CSR 1 DayHealth & Safety Training course and the Scaffolding Health & Safety Test.




Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Advanced CraftColour Gold

Training & AssessmentThe Gold Craft card is available to Craftsmen who have completed the CSR 1day Health and Safety Training and NVQ Level 3 in a construction relatedoccupation or an occupational assessment based on NVQ 3 standards.



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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Advanced ScaffolderColour Gold


Applicants must complete NVQ Level 3 ‘Accessing Operations and Rigging -Scaffolding’ and the CSR 1 day Health and Safety Training and the Scaffolder’sTouch Screen test. Occupational assessment is not available for scaffolding.

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and is renewable on completion of the CSR 1 DayHealth & Safety Training course and the Scaffolding Health & Safety Test.




Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Temporary Craft CardColour White


1. The white card is issued to applicants who do not have a National Insurancenumber. Applicants must complete the 1 day CSR Health and Safety Trainingand appropriate occupational assessment. This card is valid for one year andmay be upgraded when the cardholder has received a valid NI Number.2. The white card is also issued to applicants with no experience in theconstruction industry. Applicants must complete the 1 day CSR Health andSafety Training. This card is valid for one year and may be upgraded when thecardholder has completed an occupational assessment.

RenewalThis card is valid for 1 year and cannot be renewed.


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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Construction Site VisitorColour Yellow


The Visitor card is for those who frequently visit a construction site but do not

carry out construction tasks on site. Applicants must complete the CSR 1 day

Health and Safety Training.





Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card SupervisorColour Gold

Training & AssessmentAll applicants must complete the CSR 4 day Site Safety Supervisors Course andTouch Screen Test. Applicants are required to have 5 years’ experience as aConstruction Supervisor and complete a Supervisors assessment, or hold anNVQ Level 3 in Construction Site Supervision.

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and is renewable on completion of the CSR 1 DaySite Safety for Supervisors Refresher and Supervisors Touch Screen Test.The 1 Day Site Safety for Supervisors Refresher course and Supervisor TouchScreen Test must be completed within 6 months of the card expiry date.


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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card ManagerColour Platinum


All applicants must complete Managing Safely in Construction or EssentialHealth and Safety for Managers. Applicants are required to have 5 years’experience as a Construction Manager and complete the Managersassessment, or hold an NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management orConstruction Contracting, or hold one of the following professional qualifications;MCIAT, MCIOB, MICE, MIHIE, MRICS, MIStructE, MIMBM, MICES, MIEI,MCIBSE.

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and is renewable on completion of the EssentialHealth and Safety for Managers/Refresher or IOSH Managing Safely forConstruction Managers/Refresher course.




Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Senior ManagerColour Black


All applicants complete Safety for Senior Executives or Essential Health andSafety for Senior Managers. Applicants are also required to have 5 years’experience as a Senior Construction Manager and complete a Senior Managersassessment, or hold an NVQ Level 5 in Construction Project Management orConstruction Contracts Management, or hold one of the following professionalqualifications; MCIAT, MCIOB, MICE, MIHIE, MRICS, MIStructE, MIMBM,MICES, MIEI, MCIBSE

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and is renewable on completion of the EssentialHealth & Safety for Senior Executives or IOSH Safety for Senior Executivescourse.


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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Health & Safety PractitionerColour Gold


Completion of the NEBOSH Certificate (General or Construction), or NEBOSHDiploma or NVQ4 in Occupational Health and Safety, and IOSH Membership(Minimum Technician Member) or IIRSM Membership (Minimum AssociateMember Participating in a CPD programme), and Confirmation by way of anemployer declaration of 2 years experience in a health and safety role in theconstruction industry

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and is renewable on evidence of IOSH Membership(Minimum Technician Member) or IIRSM Membership (Minimum AssociateMember Participating in a CPD programme)




Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Senior Architectural TechnologistColour Silver

Training & AssessmentCSR 1 Day Health & Safety Training & evidence of full membership of theChartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and is renewable on completion of the CSR 1 DayHealth & Safety Training course and confirmation of continued membership ofRICS/RSUA/ARB/CIAT as appropriate


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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card ArchitectColour Silver

Training & AssessmentCSR 1 Day Health & Safety Training & evidence of full membership of the RoyalSociety of Ulster Architects (RSUA), or evidence of current registration with theArchitects Registration Board (ARB).

RenewalThis card is valid for 4 years and is renewable on completion of the CSR 1 DayHealth & Safety Training and confirmation of continued membership of RICS/RSUA/ARB/CIAT as appropriate




Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Chartered SurveyorColour Silver

Training & AssessmentCSR 1 Day Health & Safety Training & evidence of full membership of the RoyalInstitution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)



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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Assistant SurveyorColour Silver

Training & AssessmentCSR 1 Day Health & Safety Training & evidence of probationer membership ofthe Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)



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CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme)

What is CISRS?

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has been theindustry recognised scaffold training scheme for over 40 years. It is thepreferred scaffolding qualification of all the major organisations includingCSCS, NASC, HSE, Build UK, UNITE, UCATT and the largest scaffoldsystems manufacturers.

CISRS is affiliated to the CSCS Scheme.


You can check a card by contacting CISRS via 0844 8157223. You can alsocheck the authenticity of a CISRS card using the online card checker(www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck)

Contact Details

Telephone: 0844 815 7223Email: [email protected]: www.cisrs.org.uk

SCHEME OVERVIEW

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Scheme CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Scaffolders LabourerColour Green


The holder of this card can only carry out labouring duties, in support of scaffoldingoperations. If working off the ground they must do so from a completed, fullyboarded and double guard railed section of the scaffold platform.They must noterect, dismantle or alter scaffold platforms in any way.

Scaffolding labourers are required to attend a CISRS 1 Day New Entrant Course(COTS). All applicants must pass the appropriate CITB Health, Safety andEnvironment test or recognised exemption.

Renewal

This card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

How to check authenticityCall CISRS on 0844 815 7223 or use the online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck)

Scheme CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Trainee ScaffolderColour Red


The holder of this card is currently undergoing CISRS Scaffolder training and assessment.They are entitled to work as part of a scaffold gang under the direct supervision of aCISRS Scaffolder or Advanced Scaffolder.

Trainee scaffolders are required to attend a CISRS 1 Day New Entrant Course (COTS).The rear of the card will be endorsed with training undertaken to date. Part 1 and 2training can be undertaken in both tube & fitting and recognised system scaffoldproducts. Please see note on Systems Training to ensure that the operative holds thecorrect system endorsement. Note: An operative is considered a trainee until they havecompleted Part 1 and 2 training, S/NVQ Level 2, CISRS assessment skills test and passedthe appropriate CITB Health, Safety and Environment test (or recognised exemption).

Renewal

This card is valid for 18 months and is renewable once.


Call CISRS on 0844 815 7223 or use the online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck).


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Scheme CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Basic ScaffolderColour Blue


The holder of this card has successfully reached Scaffolder status, this enables them tolead or partake in scaffolding operations covered by their training and assessment,which includes independents, towers, birdcages, fans, gantry & beam work etc.

Scaffolders who have qualified via the tube and fitting route can attend Systems ScaffoldProduct Training Scheme (SSPTS) 2 day courses, and have these qualificationsendorsed on the rear of the card. Please see note on Systems Training to ensurethat the operative holds the correct system endorsement.

Scaffolders who qualify through the systems route e.g. Part 1 Haki, Part 2 Haki are onlyeligible to work with the systems endorsed on the rear of the card.All applicants must pass the appropriate CITB Health, Safety and Environment test orrecognised exemption.

Renewal



Call CISRS on 0844 815 7223 or use the online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck)

Scheme CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Advanced ScaffolderColour Gold


The holder of this card has successfully reached Advanced Scaffolder status, this enablesthem to lead or partake in all types of Basic and Complex scaffolding operations includingbut not restricted to suspended scaffolds, temporary roofs and support structures. Thesestructures can be erected in system scaffold provided the operative’s card has beenendorsed with the relevant endorsement.

How to get a Advanced Scaffolder (Gold) Card -

To have held a Basic Scaffolder (Blue) Card for 12 months before applying for the Gold

Card then complete the Advanced Scaffolder course

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 Assessed and Internally Verified and Level 3 Site Diary for Assessment

6 months site experience & 2 day Advanced Level 3 CISRS Practical Skills Assessment

All applicants must pass the appropriate CITB Health, Safety and Environment test or

recognised exemption.

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Scheme CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Scaffolding SupervisorColour Gold


The holder of this card has successfully completed the CISRS 5 Day Supervisorscourse. The content is similar to the SMSTS (Site Manager Safety Training Scheme)but is scaffold specific. It covers Health & Safety Legislation, PerformanceStandards, Basic Employment Rights, Supervisory Skills & Commercial elements.

Delegates are required to sit a written test on each subject and also submit a projectwhich contributest to the overall assessment.All applicants must pass the appropriate CITB Health, Safety and Environment test

or recognised exemption.




Scheme CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Scaffold InspectionColour Blue or Gold


The holder of the Basic Scaffold Inspection card is qualified to carry out statutoryinspections of Basic structures, independent scaffolds, scaffold tower, birdcage scaffoldsetc. The Advanced Scaffold Inspection card allows the holder to carry out statutoryinspections on both Basic and Complex structures e.g. suspended scaffolds, temporaryroofs etc. All applicants must pass the appropriate CITB Health, Safety and Environmenttest or recognised exemption.




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Scheme CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Basic Access Scaffold ErectorColour White


This is a limited skills card for non scaffolding operatives who may be required toerect, dismantle or alter simple system scaffold structures.

There are limitations on height, type of structure, location and system used. Any tubeand fitting scaffold or system structures outside of those covered in the BASE coursemust be carried out by a CISRS qualified Scaffolder.

BASE card holders are required to attend a CISRS 1 Day New Entrant Course(COTS) and have passed a recognised H&S Test.Rear of card will be endorsed with training undertaken to date. Please see note onsystem training to ensure operative holds the relevant system endorsement




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Systems Training

Systems Scaffold Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) 2 day courses are available inrecognised system scaffold products.

Operatives who hold a BASE, Scaffolder and Advanced Scaffolder card are eligibleto attend these courses as are Trainee cardholders who have completed Part 1training. Recognised Systems Products are split into various types.

Details of recognised systems products, system types and the requirements foradditional training can be found on the CISRS website.

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What is the SWQR?

The Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR) is maintained in Glasgow,at the invitation of the Department for Transport. The SWQR holds details ofqualified Supervisors and Operatives who have gained the appropriatequalifications in relation to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991(NRSWA). Under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, the installation,renewal, maintenance and inspection of underground apparatus in any streetor road must be under the control of competent people. If you are working, orsupervising works, in the highway you could be required to hold one or moreof the Street Works qualifications, depending on your job role.

Awarding bodies, appointed by the Government (Certified Awarding Body forthe Water Industry), the (Scottish Qualifications Authority), and (City andGuilds) work closely with the Street Works Qualifications Register so thateach qualified Supervisor or Operative can be issued with a durable card(which can be produced on site if necessary) to show that he/she is inpossession of the appropriate qualification(s). The Street Works Scheme isdelivered through approved assessment centres.

How to check authenticityIf you are in doubt regarding the validity of a card, please call SWQR on0345 2702720. The helpline is operational Monday - Friday between thehours of 9am - 5pm.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

There are sixteen units of competence for Operatives and Supervisors.Nine units are applicable to Operatives and eight to Supervisors.One of these units (Unit 1) applies to both groups.

Units of Competence for Trained OperaticesUnit 001 Location and avoidance of underground apparatusUnit 002 Signing, lighting and guardingUnit 003 Excavation in the highwayUnit 004 Reinstatement and compaction of backfill materialsUnit 005 Reinstatement of sub-base and road-base on non-bitumous materialsUnit 006 Reinstatement of cold-lay bitumous materialsUnit 007 Reinstatement of hot-lay bitumous materialsUnit 008 Reinstatement of concrete slabsUnit 009 Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways

Units of Competence for Trained SupervisorsUnit 001 Location and avoidance of underground apparatusUnit 010 Monitoring signing, lighting and guardingUnit 011 Monitoring excavation in the highwayUnit 012 Monitoring reinstatement and compaction of backfill materialsUnit 013 Monitoring reinstatement of sub-base and road-baseUnit 014 Monitoring reinstatement of bitumous materialsUnit 015 Monitoring reinstatement of concrete slabsUnit 016 Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways

Contact DetailsTelephone 0345 2702720Email [email protected]: www.swqr.org.uk

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Scheme SWQR (Street Works Qualification Register)Affiliation NoneType of Card OperativeColour Yellow

Training & AssessmentThe candidate will have obtained one or more of the following NRSWA (NewRoads and Street Works Act) qualifications which will be detailed on thereverse of the card:Location and avoidance of underground apparatusSigning, lighting and guardingExcavation in the road / highwayExcavation, backfilling and reinstatement – construction layersReinstatement – hot and cold lay bituminous materialsReinstatement of concrete slabsReinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways

RenewalThis card is valid for 5 years after which Re-Assessment is required.

How to check authenticityContact SWQR on 0345 270 2720 for any queries on card authenticity.


Scheme SWQR (Street Works Qualification Register)Affiliation NoneType of Card SupervisorColour Blue

Training & AssessmentThe candidate will have obtained one or more of the following NRSWA (NewRoads and Street Works Act) qualifications which will be detailed on thereverse of the card:Location and avoidance of underground apparatusMonitor signing, lighting and guardingMonitor excavation in the road / highwayMonitor excavation, backfilling and reinstatement – construction layersMonitor reinstatement – hot and cold lay bituminous materialsMonitor reinstatement of concrete slabsMonitor reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways



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Scheme SWQR (Street Works Qualification Register)Affiliation NoneType of Card Operative & SupervisorColour White

Training & AssessmentThe candidate will have obtained one or more of the following NRSWA (NewRoads and Street Works Act) qualifications which will be detailed on thereverse of the card:Location and avoidance of underground apparatus(Monitor) Signing, lighting and guarding(Monitor) Excavation in the road / highway(Monitor) Excavation, backfilling and reinstatement – construction layers(Monitor) Reinstatement – hot and cold lay bituminous materials(Monitor) Reinstatement of concrete slabs(Monitor) Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete footways



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What is the CCDO and what is the NDTG?

CCDO is the Indusrty Competence Scheme for Demolition Operatives.The National Demolition Training Group (NDTG) was formed in 1978 with thesole objective of providing specific and relevant training opportunities todemolition workers.Operated jointly by the National Federation of Demolition Contractors Ltd(NFDC) and CITB, the NDTG organise top of the range training facilities atcompetitive prices across the UK.

CITB administer the CCDO (Certificate of Competence for DemolitionOperatives) Card Scheme in the UK. The NDTG is an Accredited NVQCentre offering Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.

The Card Scheme

The NDTG provides assessments for all operatives involved in the DemolitionProcess. The NDTG works closely with CSCS and CPCS to ensure that ourCard Schemes meet the requirements of our industry.Operatives at all levels in the Demolition Industry should hold the appropriatecard. From Demolition Site operatives to High Reach Machine Drivers, it isyour responsibility to ensure your operative holds the appropriate card onsite.

The NDTG can assess operatives in the following areas: DemolitionOperative, Demolition Plant Operative and Asbestos Removal Operative.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

How to check authenticityIf you are in doubt regarding the validity of a card, please call NDTG on01442 217144.

Contact Details

NDGT Ltd

Telephone 01442 217 144Email [email protected]: www.ndtg.org

NDGT SCOTLAND

Telephone 0141 556 2290Email [email protected]: www.ndtg.org

CSCS Contact Details

Telephone: 0344 994 4777Email: [email protected]: www.cscs.uk.com

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Scheme CCDO (Certificate of Competence for Demolition OperativeAffiliation CSCS AffiliatedType of Card Demolition Operative (Topman)Colour Blue


This card enables operatives to carry out all duties as outlined in the Demolition,Reclamation & Refurbishment Card. Operatives are expected to have a greater technicalunderstanding of the Demolition Industry. The operative would have demonstrated goodknowledge of activities as per scheme guidelines in the CCDO Scheme Guidance Notes.The Operative would have achieved all units within the Demolition NVQ (QCF)- QUA829.The candidate will have attended a recent Asbestos Awareness course (UKATA or NDTGapproved course within 1 year) or a Demolition Safety Course (NDTG approved within 3years). The candidate will also have passed a Demolition Specific CITB Health, Safety &Environment test within 2 years.

Renewal



Use online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck) or contact NDTG on 01442 217144.



Scheme CCDO (Certificate of Competence for Demolition OperativeAffiliation CSCS AffiliatedType of Card Demolition, Reclamation and Refurbishment OperativeColour Red

(Previously Labourer Card)


This card enables operatives to carry out all duties as outlined in the Reclamation &Refurbishment card. Plus Demolition dutues working with experienced operatives. Thisoperative would have demonstrated adequate knowledge of activities as per schemeguidelines in the CCDO Scheme Guidance Notes. Candidates must have passed aDemolition Specific CITB Health, Safety and Environmental Test. Candidates must alsohave attended a recent Asbestos Awareness (UKATA or NDTG Approved within 1 year)or a Demolition Safety Awareness Course (NDTG Approved within 3 years).

Renewal



Use online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck) or contact NDTG on 01442 217144.

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Scheme CCDO (Certificate of Competence for Demolition OperativeAffiliation CSCS AffiliatedType of Card Demolition Experienced Worker (Topman)Colour Blue


This card enables operatives to carry out all duties as outlined in the Demolition,Reclamation & Refurbishment Card. Operatives are expected to have a greater technicalunderstanding of the Demolition Industry. The operative would have demonstratedadequate knowledge of activities as per scheme guidelines in the CCDO SchemeGuidance Notes. Please note: If the Operative does not achieve over 80% on theassessment, the assessor will award the Operative with the Experienced Worker Cardproviding he meets the relevant standard.The candidate will have attended a recent Asbestos Awareness course (UKATA or NDTGapproved course within 1 year) or a Demolition Safety Course (NDTG approved within 3years). The candidate will also have passed a Demolition Specific CITB Health, Safety &Environment test within 2 years.

Renewal

This card is valid for 5 years and is renewable subject to training and assessnemt.


Use online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck), Smartcard Reader or App orcontact NDTG on 01442 217 144.

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Scheme CCDO (Certificate of Competence for Demolition OperativeAffiliation CSCS AffiliatedType of Card Demolition SupervisorColour Gold


This card is for those who are in charge of a demolition site on a daily basis. Operativesare expected to have a great technical understanding of the Demolition Industry.Candidates are expected to have 5 years experience. All candidates who attend thiscourse will be required to undertake a Training Needs Analysis on Day 1 of theprogramme to determine their suitability to the programme. The operative should have anin depth knowledge of the GE700 and the BS6187-2011. The candidate will haveattended a recent Asbestos Awareness course (UKATA or NDTG approved course within1 year) or a Demolition Safety Course (NDTG approved within 3 years).The candidate will have attended a 5 day Supervisor Course and obtained a Level 3NVQ in Construction Site Supervision (Demolition). The candidate will also have passed aSupervisor or Demolition Specific CITB Health, Safety & Environment test within 2 years.

Renewal





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Scheme CCDO (Certificate of Competence for Demolition OperativeAffiliation CSCS AffiliatedType of Card Demolition ManagerColour Black


This card is for those who are actively involved in the management of a demolitionproject. The card is obtained through an intense training and assessment programme.The course consists of 5 interative training days. The final 2 sessions take place at theACT-UK Simulation Centre in Coventry. Candidates will be industry assessed throughoutthe programme. Candidates who complete this course would have demonstrated a greatunderstanding of all aspects of project management and how to run a demolition siteeffectively. On completion of the training and assessment programme, candidates willhave undergone an advanced level of behavioural training, which can then betransferred back into the workplace. The Demolition Experienced Worker (Manager) Cardwill be issued on completion of the 5 Day training programme and assessment.Candidates will then be required to complete a Diploma Level 4 in Construction SiteManagement (Demolition), before being issued with the Full Demolition Manager Card.The candidate will also have passed a Managerial and Professional CITB Health, Safety& Environment test within 2 years.

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Scheme Demolition Plant CardAffiliation CPCS AffiliatedType of Card Trained Plant OperatorColour Red

Training & AssessmentThe requirements for this card are:Carry out any training necessary to bring you up to the standard required to enable themto pass the CPCS Technical Test, this can be delivered by a Trainer.Pass the relevant CITB Health, safety and environment testAchieve the CPCS Theory Test (within two years of the CITB Health, safety andenvironment test)Achieve the CPCS Practical Test (within six months of the CPCS Theory Test and withintwo years of the CITB Health, safety and environment test).Both CPCS Theory and Practical Tests are delivered by an accredited CPCS Test Centre.The categories available for Demolition Plant are: Materials Processing Demolish up to15m Demolish up to 30m Demolish all heights Demolition Skid Steer

RenewalThis card is valid for 2 years and is not renewable.

How to check authenticityUse online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck)

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Scheme Demolition Plant CardAffiliation CPCS AffiliatedType of Card Competent Plant OperatorColour Blue


The requirements to obtain this card are that you:Hold a valid CPCS Trained Operator card on the category that must be within the 12month grace periodPass the relevant CITB Health, safety and environment testAchieve a SVQ or NVQ, with the appropriate units relevant to the category

RenewalThis card is valid for 5 years and is renewable on demonstration of ongoing training,assessment and competence.

How to check authenticityUse online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck)


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What is FASET?

FASET is the trade association and training body for the safety net riggingand temporary safety systems industry

FASET has been growing in membership as contractors, manufacturers andtrainers continue to recognise the benefits of being associated with the highstandards represented by the association. All members undergo a rigorousaudit which is now accredited by SSiP and is therefore mutually recognisedwith other health and safety assessment schemes.

CSCS Safety Net Rigger card

The CSCS Safety Net Rigger card is the only evidence that an operative hasundergone extensive training and assessment in the proficiency of fall arrestsafety equipment training and has achieved the required industry standard.

Please bear in mind however that the CSCS card is not evidence that thecard holders company / employer is a member of FASET.

Endorsements to the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card for Safety Net Riggingor separate Construction Related Occupation cards are available forTemporary Edge Protection, Stair Towers and Specialist Rigger.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

How to check authenticity and membershipIf you are in doubt regarding the Membership status of a company or the validityof a Membership Certificates, please call FASET on 01948 780652.You can check the authenticity of a CSCS card using the online card checker(www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck)

Contact Details

Telephone 01948 780652Email [email protected]: www.faset.org.uk

CSCS Contact Details

Telephone: 0144 994 4777Email: [email protected]: www.cscs.uk.com

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Scheme Fall Arrest Safety Equipment TrainingAffiliation CSCS Category: Safety Net RiggerType of Card Trainee: Safety Net RiggerColour Red


This card is available if you are a trainee and are registered for an NVQ or SVQ in SafetyNet Rigging / Installation.

Candidates are required to complete the 1 Day FASET Safety Net Rigger Course. Prior toapplying for the card applicants are required to have passed the Working at Heightslevel CITB Health, safety and environment test.

Cardholders are able to work under the supervision of a Blue Carded Safety Net Rigger.Cardholders are not deemed to be competent to install safety nets.

Renewal

This card is valid for 18 months and cannot be renewed.


Use online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck), Smartcard Reader or App

Scheme Fall Arrest Safety Equipment TrainingAffiliation CSCS Category: Safety Net RiggerType of Card Skilled Worker: Safety Net RiggerColour Blue


This card is available if you have completed your NVQ or SVQ in Safety Net Rigging /Installation.

Candidates are required to pass the Working at Heights level CITB Health, safety andenvironment test.

Renewal

This card is valid for 5 years and can be renewed on completion of a General SiteAssessment (GSA-1).





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Scheme Fall Arrest Safety Equipment TrainingAffiliation CSCSType of Card Construction Related Occupation - Stair Tower OperativeColour White


Candidates must complete the FASET Stair Tower Training Course and complete aGeneral Site Assessment in order to obtain this card. This can also be an endorsementon a Blue Skilled Worker Safety Net Rigger Card. Prior to applying for the card applicantsare required to have passed the Working at Heights level CITB Health, safety andenvironment test.

This card expires on 30th September 2017 and is non-renewable. From 1st October 2015you will be expected to register for a nationally recognised construction relatedqualification before the card expires. Only one occupation will be displayed on the CROcard and CSCS will stop issuing CRO cards from 31st March 2017

Renewal

This card is valid for 5 years and is no longer renewable.



Scheme Fall Arrest Safety Equipment TrainingAffiliation CSCSType of Card Construction Related Occupation - Edge Protection OperativeColour White


Candidates must complete the FASET Edge Protection Training Course and complete aGeneral Site Assessment in order to obtain this card. This can also be an endorsementon a Blue Skilled Worker Safety Net Rigger Card. Prior to applying for the card applicantsare required to have passed the Working at Heights level CITB Health, safety andenvironment test.

This card expires on 30th September 2017 and is non-renewable. From 1st October 2015you will be expected to register for a nationally recognised construction relatedqualification before the card expires. Only one occupation will be displayed on the CROcard and CSCS will stop issuing CRO cards from 31st March 2017

Renewal

This card is valid for 5 years and is no longer renewable.





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What is IRATA?

IRATA International’s rope access system is a safe method of working atheight where ropes and associated equipment are used to gain access toand from the work place, and to be supported there.

The advantage of using rope access methods mainly lies in the safety andspeed with which workers can get to or from difficult locations and then carryout their work, often with minimal impact on other operations and the nearbyarea. Another major benefit is that the combination of the total man-hours andthe level of risk for a particular task (man-at-risk hours) is often reduced whencompared with other means of access and their associated risks and costs.

The primary objective when using rope access methods is to plan, manageand carry out the work with minimal accidents, incidents or dangerousoccurrences, i.e. to ensure a safe system of work is maintained at all times,and with no damage to property or harm to the environment.

IRATA International has in place a continuously evolving regime of workprocedures that members are required to follow and which are monitored forcompliance to ensure that a safe system of work is established andmaintained.

This sets IRATA International member companies apart from rope accesscompanies that are not subject to such a rigorous scheme.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

How to check authenticity and membership

Contact IRATA on 01233 754600 or email [email protected]

Contact Details

Telephone 01233 754600Email [email protected]: www.irata.org

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Scheme IRATAAffiliation IRATA InternationalType of Card Rope Access Technician (Level 1-3)Colour White


IRATA International has a formal training and certification scheme, and grading structureand all IRATA International members are obliged to use this scheme. Rope accesstechnicians are grouped into three technical grades, depending upon their experienceand level of assessment as set out in the IRATA International publication Training,Assessment and Certification Scheme (TACS).The three technical grades are:

Level 1

A level 1 rope access technician shall be capable of performing a limited range of ropeaccess tasks required by his or her employers, under the supervision of an IRATA level 3rope access technician. He / she is:• responsible for inspections of all his / her own personal rope access equipment;• able to assist in rigging and non-standard operations, under the guidance of a

higher grade;• able to undertake a rescue involving descent by him / herself and have a

knowledge of hauling systems.

NOTE A level 1 rope access technician is not allowed to supervise others

Level 2

A level 2 rope access technician shall be capable of rigging working ropes, undertakingrescues and performing rope access tasks (under the supervision of an IRATA level 3rope access technician). He/she should have some knowledge of legislation, safetyrequirements and quality assurance procedures relating to rope access.

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IRATA (International Rope Access Trade Association)

Level 3

A level 3 rope access technician shall:• be capable of site supervision for rope access work projects;• be conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation;• be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of levels 1 and 2;• have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques;• hold an appropriate current first aid certificate, to show that suitable emergency

first aid training has been undertaken;• have knowledge of the IRATA certification scheme;• have knowledge of the IRATA Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme;• be familiar with the contents of the IRATA ICOP.

Renewal

This card is valid for 3 years and is renewable on re-assessment.


Contact IRATA on 01233 754600 or email [email protected]

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What is Sentinel?Sentinel is one of the safety systems in use across the Rail Industry. Sentinelprovide rail workers with a passport to work on the rail infrastructure acrossthe United Kingdom by using the latest smart card technology.To make Sentinel smart, safe and simple they use the latest smartcardtechnology, a secure and trusted database, and multiple platforms such assmartphones. This allows workers’ competence and fitness to work to beverified simply and effectively in near real time.

The Sentinel smartcardAll competence information is stored electronically on the smartcard’selectronic chip (within the card) and can be updated using a variety ofApproaches. The card also has a unique QR code printed on the front andwhen this is scanned, it automatically accesses part of the cardholder’srecord in the Sentinel database.

How to check authenticityThe smartcard is compatible with some Near Field Communication (NFC)devices. NFC is a set of communication protocols that enable two electronicdevices, one of which is usually a portable device such as a smartphone –the other, in this case, being the Sentinel card itself – to establishcommunication by bringing them bringing them into close proximity witheach other each other. Sentinel uses NFC-enabled portable devices andspecially designed Apps to read and update information held on the cards.

The NFC aerial on most phones is on the rear of the device; though mosthave a sweet spot were the card should be placed to read reliably (eachmodel differs in where this spot is so some trial and error is required).

SCHEME OVERVIEW

The card should be held in contact with the rear of the device whilst the card isreading/updating the information held on the chip within the card.

Your choice of card readers (and whether you need to buy additional hardware tomake the most of Sentinel) will depend on your preferred swipe-in method.Your organisation might choose to combine more than one Approach, dependingon your work for Network Rail.

You can find further information below on how best to swipe-in, what hardwareyou can use to read cards and information about holders of the Sentinel card.http://info.railsentinel.co.uk/about/our-technology/

If you are in doubt regarding the Sentinel system, competences, or a card, pleasecontact the 24/7 helpdesk by phone or email. An operative will provide you with aticket reference number and help you to resolve your query as quickly aspossible.

Contact DetailsTelephone 0330 726 2222Email [email protected]: http://info.railsentinel.co.uk/

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Sentinel Scheme

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Scheme SentinelAffiliation Network Rail AffiliatedType of Card Rail Track Safety CardColour White / Orange / Blue


The Sentinel Card is the smart card used to monitor skills and training in the Rail Industry.All holders of a Sentinel Card are required to have passed the PTS (Personal TrackSafety) course and the card will also contain details of:Medical CertificateDrug & Alcohol TestingAdditional Units: COSS (Controller of Site Safety), LFT (Lookout), IWA (Individual WorkingAlone) and others

Renewal

This card is valid for up to 5 years and is renewable on reassessment and completion ofrelevant training.


Use Sentinel App on android or iPhone or use online card checker:http://info.railsentinel.co.uk/help-support/card-checkers/

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What is NHSS?National Highways Sector Schemes (NHSS) are bespoke qualitymanagement systems for organisations working on the UK road network.They are based on the ISO9001:2008 standards, but do not duplicate them.There are currently more than 20 individual schemes. They cover activitiesranging from fencing, landscaping and vehicle safety restraints to roadsurfacing and marking, and traffic management.

If your company supplies services to Highways England under theSpecification for Highways Works (SHW), you must be certified under all therelevant schemes for the work you are carrying out.The schemes aim to make sure that work is carried out to the higheststandards of professionalism, using properly trained staff. They also place astrong emphasis on health and safety.This guide explains the benefits of certification, and the steps involved inachieving it. It also describes the range of schemes available, who theyapply to, and how to access the scheme documents.

Individual NHSS schemes come under four main categories:• road surfacing and marking• fencing, landscaping and vehicle safety restraints• traffic management• lighting, electronics and corrosion protection

What is LANTRA?LANTRA Awards are the Awarding Body for the NHSS (National HighwaySector Scheme) and Highway Maintenance.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

NHSS TrainingLantra approves a network of Training Provider across the UK to deliver NationalHighways Sector Schemes. Every Sector Schemes Training Provider will alsohave access to Lantra’s extensive training portfolio of over 500+ training coursesand qualifications. As a mark of approval every Lantra Training Provider is issuedwith a Certificate of Approval to show they have been independently verified andquality assured in accordance with the National Highways Sector Schemesstandard.

A list of NHSS training courses is below:

12AB Temporary Traffic Management on High Speed Roads12C Mpbile Lane Closure12D Temporary Traffic Management on Low Speed Roads2B Vehicle Restraint Systems5B Bridge Parapet

Contact DetailsTelephone: 02476 696 996Email: [email protected]: www.lantra.co.uk

LANTRA Awards - NHSS & Highways Maintenance

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What is FISS?FISS is the Fencing Industry Skills Scheme.The Fencing Industry Skills Scheme/Construction Skills Certification Scheme(FISS / CSCS) offers a structure for skills development and progressionthrough a card scheme, giving assurance to employers that labourers,installers, supervisors and managers within the fencing environment haveachieved a recognised qualification. The scheme is underpinned by NationalHighway Sector Schemes 2A, 2B, 2C and 5B.

It provides a nationally recognised framework that consists of fencing trainingalongside health and safety awareness. Holding a card shows an employerthat you are not only a competent installer, but you understand theimportance of keeping safe at work, know what to do if anything goes wrongand have a recognised qualification.We work alongside the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, FencingContractors Association, European Fencing Industry Association andHighways England to administer and manage the scheme.The joint FISS / CSCS card scheme aims to:Record workers in the fencing industry who have achieved a recognisedlevel of competenceRaise health and safety standards to reduce risks and accidentsEncourage the use of skilled workersProvide certification for UK workers which can be accepted in EuropeHelp workers get employment via a recognised card schemeImprove skills and competencies

What is LANTRA?LANTRA Awards administer the FISS/CSCS Scheme on behalf ofConstruciont Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

SCHEME OVERVIEW

Training Lantra provides, through its network of approved training providers,training in the installation of fences which underpins the Diploma/NVQ in FencingLevel 2. The course is either five days for the whole course or can be run as amodular Boundary Fence Basic training course which covers the types of fencingas stated in the BS1722.Lantra also offers through its approved centres the following qualifications:Lantra Awards Level 1 Award in Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness:ConstructionLantra Awards Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Fencing – General/VRS routesLantra Awards Level 3 Diploma in Work-based FencingLantra Awards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management


You can check the authenticity of a FISS / CSCS card using the online cardchecker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck) or by contacting CSCS / LANTRA.

LANTRA Contact DetailsTelephone 02476 696 996Email [email protected]: www.lantra.co.uk/nhss/fiss-cscs-cards

CSCS Contact DetailsTelephone 0344 994 4777Email [email protected]: www.cscs.uk.com

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Scheme FISS (Fencing Industry Skills Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card LabourerColour Green

Training & AssessmentYou can apply for this card if you have:Passed the LANTRA Level One Award in Health, Safety and EnvironmentalAwareness: ConstructionPassed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety & Environment Test.


How to check authenticityUse online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck), Smartcard Reader or Appor contact LANTRA

Scheme FISS (Fencing Industry Skills Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Trainee Fence InstallerColour Red

Training & AssessmentYou can apply for this card if you have:Registered on a recognised qualification in Fencing at Level 2, 3, 4 or 5 or VRSat Level 2.Completed the Lantra Awards Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness:Fencing Course (registered on level 2) or SSSTS or SMSTS (registered on levels3, 4 or 5) or equivalentPassed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety & Environment Test.Applicants for the VRS card must have current and valid training for each fencetype they install

RenewalThis card is valid for 3 years and cannot be renewed at skilled installer. Theycan be renewed once at Supervisor and Manager level.


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Scheme FISS (Fencing Industry Skills Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Skilled Fencing InstallerColour Red

Training & AssessmentYou can apply for this card if you have:Hold the Diploma/NVQ//SVQ in Fencing or VRS fencing at Level 2 or Lantrarecognised certificate of trainng for CRO Occupations where applicableCompleted the Lantra Awards Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness:Fencing CoursePassed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety & Environment Test.Applicants for the VRS card must have current and valid training for eachproprietarty system type they install



Scheme FISS (Fencing Industry Skills Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Fencing SupervisorColour Gold

Training & AssessmentYou can apply for this card if you have:Hold the Diploma/NVQ//SVQ in Fencing or VRS fencing at Level 3Completed the SSSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme) or equivalentPassed the CITB Supervisors Health, Safety & Environment Test.Applicants for the VRS card must have current and valid training for eachproprietarty system type they install





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Scheme FISS (Fencing Industry Skills Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Fencing ManagerColour Black

Training & AssessmentYou can apply for this card if you have:Hold the Diploma/NVQ//SVQ in Fencing Business Management at Level 4 orLevel 5 Leadership & Management DiplomaCompleted the SMSTS (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme) or equivalentPassed the CITB Managers & Professionals Health, Safety & Environment Test.Applicants for the VRS card must have current and valid training for eachfencing and proprietarty system type they install



Scheme FISS (Fencing Industry Skills Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Fencing Related OccupationsColour White

Training & AssessmentYou can apply for this card if you have:Attended a Manufacturers training course for the product you wish to installCompleted the Lantra Awards Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness:Fencing Course or equivalentPassed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety & Environment Test.These cards are applicable for those workers whose occupation is not coveredby a Diplmoa, NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or higher.

RenewalAll CRO cards issued after May 2016 will expire on 30th September 2017.Please see individual expiry date or use the online card checker.




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CCNSG Safety Passport SchemeCCNSG is the Client Contractor National Safety Group.The aim of the CCNSG Safety Passport Scheme is to ensure a basicknowledge of health and safety for all site personnel to enable them, afterappropriate site induction, to work on site more safely with lower risk tothemselves and others.

Training Courses:The National CourseThe CCNSG National Course is a two day course for basic site safety.The CCNSG National Course is valid for three years from the date of thecourse and covers the following objectives:Safe Behaviours at Work - Consequences of good/bad safetyHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Risk AssessmentsWhat is Hazard? - What is Risk? - Hierarchy of ControlAs low as Reasonably Practical - Fire Safety - Manual HandlingPUWER - Noise - HAVS - Confined Space - COSHHLOLER - Asbestos - Working at Height - Site TransportSignage - Excavations - Electric/Isolation - EnvironmentReporting/RIDDOR

The Renewal CourseThe CCNSG Renewal Course is designed as a one day refresher course forthose who have already passed the CCNSG National Course. This has to betaken within three months of the Safety passport expiry date. If it is not takenwithin the specified time then the two day CCNSG National Course will haveto be retaken.

The CCNSG Renewal Course covers the following objectives:The Impact of an Accident - The Importance of Safe BehaviourLegal Framework - POWRA - PTW - Good Practice

SCHEME OVERVIEW

The Leading a Team Safely Course

CCNSG Leading a Team Safely is a one day workshop designed to provide anessential introduction to managing small teams within the context of Health andSafety in the Engineering Construction Industry.The workshop covers a number of key topics including:

• How to communicate successfully• How to lead a team successfully• How to achieve safe outcomes• Self-management• How to work safely with others


You can check the authenticity of a CCNSG Card by contacting ECITB on01923 260000.

ECITB Contact Details

Telephone 01923 260000Email [email protected]: www.ecitb.org.uk

CCNSG (Client Contractor National Safety Group)

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Scheme CCNSGAffiliation ECITBType of Card Safety Passport CardColour Green

Training & AssessmentThis card is for candidates have successfully completed the National SafetyPassport Course. The CCNSG National Course is valid for three years fromthe date of the course and covers the following objectives:

Safe Behaviours at Work - Consequences of good/bad safety - Health andSafety at Work Act 1974 - Risk Assessments - What is Hazard? - What isRisk? - Hierarchy of Control - Fire Safety - Manual Handling - PUWER Noise -HAVS - Confined Space - COSHH - LOLER - Asbestos - Working at Height -Site Transport - Signage - Excavations - Electric/Isolation Environment -Reporting/RIDDOR - As low as Reasonably Practical

RenewalThis card is valid for 3 years and is renewable on completion of the renewalcourse.

How to check authenticityTo check card authenticity or for further advice, contact 01923 260000.

Scheme CCNSGAffiliation ECITBType of Card Supervisor CardColour Green

Training & AssessmentThis card is for candidates have successfully completed the National SafetyPassport Course and the Team Leader Course. CCNSG Leading a TeamSafely is a one day workshop designed to provide an essential introductionto managing small teams within the context of Health and Safety in theEngineering Construction Industry.The workshop covers a number of key topics including:

• How to communicate successfully• How to lead a team successfully• How to achieve safe outcomes• Self-management and how to work safely with others



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What is ACE?ACE stands for Assuring Competence in Engineering ConstructionThe ACE scheme validates a range of skills against National OccupationalStandards ensuring people working in the engineering construction industryare competent both in Health & Safety and their discipline. ACE delivers onkey government and HSE requirements and recognises the importance ofcontinuous training/assessment through the ACE renewal process.In order to be eligible for an ACE Card, an ECITB VQ needs to have beencompleted.

CCNSG Safety Passport SchemeCCNSG is the Client Contractor National Safety Group.The aim of the CCNSG Safety Passport Scheme is to ensure a basicknowledge of health and safety for all site personnel to enable them, afterappropriate site induction, to work on site more safely with lower risk tothemselves and others. The Safety Passport is a two day training course witha test at the end.

Combined CCNSG/ACE cardOriginally the CCNSG Safety Passport and ACE were separate schemes withtheir own cards as proof of achievement. The ACE qualification can nowappear on the ACE/CCNSG combined card. The separate cards can becombined following a holder's next CCNSG Safety Passport course. Theyshould take their ACE card with them and ask the training provider to supplya combined card.

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You can check the authenticity of a ACE or CCNSG Card by contacting ECITB on01923 260000.

Note regarding previous ACE Cards

In order to obtain an ACE card, an ECITB VQ needs to have been completed.To renew the ACE card, you need to have a valid CCNSG Safety Passport. If youdo so, you will be issued with a Combined CCNSG/ACE Card.

Please check Cards for the CCNSG logo to ensure that the candidate has a validCCNSG Safety Passport.

ECITB Contact Details

Telephone 01923 260000Email [email protected] / [email protected]: www.ecitb.org.uk

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Scheme Assuring Competence in Engineering Construction (ACE)Affiliation CSCS & ECITBType of Card Level 2 CardColour Blue

Training & AssessmentThis card is for candidates who qualify for both ACE and CCNSG cards.

The Blue ACE card provides ACE accreditation for Level 2 qualifications orscottish equivalent.

Candidates must also pass the relevant CITB Health Safety and EnvironmentTest.

The card is an ACE card but if the candidate holds a valid CCNSG SafetyPassport this will be visible on the card.



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Scheme Assuring Competence in Engineering Construction (ACE)Affiliation CSCS & ECITBType of Card Level 3 CardColour Gold


The Gold ACE card provides ACE accreditation for Level 3 qualifications orscottish equivalent.

The card is an ACE card but if the candidate holds a valid CCNSG SafetyPassport this will be visible on the card.




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Scheme Assuring Competence in Engineering Construction (ACE)Affiliation CSCS & ECITBType of Card Level 4 or 5 CardColour Black


The Blue ACE card provides ACE accreditation for Level 4 or higherqualifications or equivalent.

The card is an ACE card but clearly shows if candidates also hold a validCCNSG Safety Passport.




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What is EUSR?

EUSR is designed to support industry employers and add value to the sector.

As the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the gas, power, waste management

and water industries, Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) operates an

independent skills platform, referred to as EUSR, which provides recognised

standards for the utility sector.

Individuals who qualify for registration with EUSR are issued with a card and

appear on the EUSR website, www.eusr.co.uk. EUSR is beneficial to both

employers and individuals as they move between companies or between

industries. Employers have a robust way of verifying the abilities of their

workers while individuals have a recognised method of demonstrating their

abilities to employers.

The National Skills Academy for Power (the Skills Academy) works in

association with Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills), the Sector Skills Council

(SSC) for the gas, power, waste management and water industries.

The Skills Academy has a critical role in delivering the training and

development needs of the power sector. Through collaboration with leading

employers, the Skills Academy aims to develop the quality and consistency

of training and deliver a sustainable and flexible talent pool.

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EUSR hosts and stores training records which can be analysed and accessed by

employers and employees alike via www.eusr.co.uk or using the EUSR

smartphone register search facility.

By benchmarking skills, utilising the latest technology and gaining CSCS

affiliation for a number of our schemes, we provide a solution which meets

industry skills requirements, allows transferability of skills across the UK and is

recognised as best practice by employers and governing bodies.Our processes and quality standards have been recognised by the LloydsRegister and a report for the HSE has recently identified EUSR as exemplary.

Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) and the Construction Skills Certification Scheme(CSCS) have affiliated their registration schemes to enable access to constructionsites for gas, power and water industry workers who hold an affiliatedendorsement.

Contact Details

Telephone: 0845 077 9922Email: [email protected]: http://www.eusr.co.uk

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Scheme EUSR (Energy & Utilities Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card EUSR CSCS CardColour Green / White


Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) affiliated cards are issued to operativeswho have passed a Utility SHEA scheme since 1 December 2008. These operatives willhave sat the new affiliated randomised health & safety test, if an operative has not satone of these tests then the CSCS hologram will not appear on their card.CSCS affiliated cards carry the CSCS hologram in the top left corner. A coloured bar mayalso appear under this hologram denoting the level that the operative has achieved inline with the CSCS card colour schemeA list of Passport Schemes that are affiliated to CSCS are on the next page.

Renewal

This card is valid for 5 years.


All Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) cards display a photograph of the card holder,their name and unique EUSR number. The reverse displays all registrations and theirexpiry dates. These details can be validated at any time on www.eusr.co.uk

CSCS Affiliated EUSR Passport Schemes

Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Gas)Safety, Health & Environment Awareness passport scheme for operatives working withinthe gas distribution industry. Covers basic awareness of health & safety andenvironmental law in addition to good practice on sites. Sector specific modules covergas network environments and above ground installations.

Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Power)Safety, Health & Environment Awareness passport scheme for operatives working withinthe Power transmission and distribution industries. Covers basic awareness of health &safety and environmental law in addition to good practice on sites.

Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Water)Safety, Health & Environment Awareness passport scheme for operatives working withinthe water distribution and processing industries. Covers basic awareness of health &safety and environmental law in addition to good practice on sites. Sector specificmodules cover water network and water processing environments.

Cross Country Pipelines Health and Safety PassportCross Country Pipelines Health, Safety and Environment awareness passport. Coversbasic awareness of health & safety and environmental law in addition to good practice onsites and hazards and risks specific to the pipeline construction industry.

Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Core)Safety, Health & Environment Awareness passport scheme for operatives working withinthe utilities sector. Covers basic awareness of health & safety and environmental law inaddition to good practice on sites.

Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Waste & Resource Management)Safety, Health & Environment Awareness passport scheme for operatives working withinthe waste management industry. Covers basic awareness of health & safety andenvironmental law in addition to good practice on sites.CSCS affiliated.

Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Network & Telecomms)Safety, Health & Environment Awareness passport scheme for operatives working withinthe telecommunications industry. Covers basic awareness of health & safety andenvironmental law in addition to good practice on sites.

For further details please see on www.eusr.co.uk

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Scheme EUSR (Energy & Utilities Skills Register)Affiliation NoneType of Card EUSR CardColour Green / White

Training & AssessmentEUSR Cards are provided to candidates who successfully complete a SkillsBased Scheme or a Passport Scheme. These schemes are not affiliated toCSCS.

A list of EUSR Schemes that are included is available on the next page.

RenewalThese cards are valid for between 3-5 years. Please see individual card fordetails.


All Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) cards display a photograph of thecard holder, their name and unique EUSR number. The reverse displays allregistrations and their expiry dates. These details can be validated at any timeon www.eusr.co.uk

Skills Based and Passport Schemes

Basic Electrical Safety Competence for Access, Movement & Egress

National Water HygieneIndustry wide hygiene awareness required for entry to sites with restricted operations.Deals with health, hygiene and potential contamination issues for working on potablewater sites whether fixed (eg. water treatment works) or transient works on the waternetwork. Often referred to as the "blue card".

Network Construction Operations (Gas)

Network Construction Operations (Water)

Safe Control of Operations (Great Britain)

Utility Excavations

Utility Network Construction Supervisors

Confined Spaces (Water)Skills registration for roles and activities for those requiring entry into confined spaceswithin the water industry aligned with national classifications (NC). Categories exist forlow, medium and high risk area entry as well as overseeing work and emergency rescueand recovery of casualties.

In-situ Lining

Leakage Detection & Control (Water)Skills registration for leakage detection and leakage control technicians within the waterindustry

Sewerage MaintenanceRegistration for individuals who work on the maintenance of drainage and sewers.

Utilities Network Construction Jointing ProcessesA family of registration categories relating to the network construction jointing processesin a utility industry context

For further details please see on www.eusr.co.uk

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Scheme EUSR (Energy & Utilities Skills Register)AffiliationType of Card Pre-December 2008 CardsColour Green / Purple


As of 01 January 2008 the old design EUSR cards are recognised as an acceptablealternative to the CSCS card for utility workers providing they bear one of the followingvalid endorsements on the reverse.Cross Country Pipelines Health & Safety PassportSafety, Health & Environmental Awareness (Core)Utility SHEA (Gas)/ Utility SHEA(Gas) Network/ Utility SHEA (Gas) AGIUtility SHEA (Water)/ Utility SHEA (Water) Network/ Utility SHEA (Water) ProcessUtility SHEA (Electricity)Gas Network Safety Passport (GNSP) - there are none of these still validWater Network Safety Passport (WNSP) - there are none of these still valid

Renewal

This card is no longer printed. Replacement cards will not bear the CSCS hologram andwill not be accepted for access to CSCS sites. Operatives will be required to sit theCSCS test to obtain a CSCS affiliated card.



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Drilling & Sawing Association

What is the Drilling & Sawing Association?

Drilling and Sawing refers to Specialist Concrete Occupations such asconcrete drilling and diamond drilling.

The DSA is committed to its Members in helping create a positive role withinthe Specialist Contractor sector of the construction industry.Working hard over many years DSA was the first “Specialist ContractorAssociation” to develop and implement our own apprenticeship scheme inassociation with CITB, with Competency cards being issued well beforeCSCS cards and NVQ’s. DSA has been pushing hard to change the mind-setof the Construction industry over many years to give Drilling and Sawing therecognition it deserves as a highly skilled trade.

DSA members benefit from approved operator training courses and theadoption of national safety standards and working codes of practices, as wellas affiliation with other recognised construction industry international andnational associations. The DSA also provides a forum for members to meetwithin an organised framework to discuss and share best practice and thefuture development of the industry as a whole.

Contact DetailsTelephone: 0844 879 3452Email: [email protected]: www.drillandsaw.org.uk

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Scheme Drilling & Sawing AssociationAffiliation CSCSType of Card TraineeColour Red

Training & AssessmentAn operative must have an up-to-date Health, Safety and Environment Test andbe registered for NVQ Level 2 Drilling & Sawing, NVQ2 Demolition Plant or UnitQCF224 Concrete Crushing and Breaking Operations


How to check authenticityContact DSA on 0844 879 3452

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Scheme Drilling & Sawing AssociationAffiliation CSCSType of Card Skilled OperativeColour Blue

Training & AssessmentAn operative must have an up-to-date Health, Safety and Environment Test andhave achieved the NVQ Level 2 Drilling & Sawing, NVQ Level 2 Demolition PlantInc. Pedestrian Operated or Unit QCF224 Concrete Crushing and BreakingOperations



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Scheme Drilling & Sawing AssociationAffiliation CSCSType of Card Plant FitterColour Green

Training & AssessmentAn operative must have an up-to-date Health, Safety and Environment Test andhave achieved the NVQ Level 2 Demolition Plant and working within the relevantrole




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The National Skills Registration Scheme for the Shopfitting and InteriorContracting Industry (SICCS) provides a single skills card for the shopfittingand interior contracting sector of the Construction Industry.Listed below are the types of cards avaliable in this scheme:Apprentice (red)Director (black)Experienced Operative (blue)Management Apprentice (red)Manager (grey)Shopfitting Professional (green)Shopfitting Site Visitor (orange)Supervisor (yellow)

How to Check a Card

You can check a card by contacting SICCS / CITB on 0844 847 4409.

Contact DetailsTelephone: 01883 624961Website: www.shopfitters.org/siccs-card

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Scheme SICCS SchemeAffiliation ConstructionSkillsType of Card ApprenticeColour Red

Training & AssessmentCandidates must have passed the ConstructionSkills Operative Health andSafety Tests within 2 years prior to application and supply evidence of S/NVQregistration onto the appropriate Level 3 qualification

RenewalThis card is valid for up to 3 years and is not renewable.

How to check authenticityYou can check a card by contacting SICCS / CITB on 0844 847 4409.

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Scheme SICCS SchemeAffiliation ConstructionSkillsType of Card Experienced OperativeColour Blue

Training & AssessmentCandidates must have passed the ConstructionSkills Operative Health andSafety Tests within 2 years prior to application and supply evidence of S/NVQachievement for the appropriate Level 3 qualification.

RenewalThis card is valid for up to 5 years and is renewable.



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Scheme SICCS SchemeAffiliation ConstructionSkillsType of Card SupervisorColour Yellow

Training & AssessmentCandidates must have passed the ConstructionSkills Supervisor Health andSafety Tests within 2 years prior to application, hold a current 3- day Site SafetyPlus for Shopfitters and Interior Contractors and supply evidence ofachievement for the appropriate qualification. as defined within the SICCSScheme Rules



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Scheme SICCS SchemeAffiliation ConstructionSkillsType of Card ManagerColour Grey

Training & AssessmentCandidates must have passed the ConstructionSkills Managerial andProfessional (MAP) Health and Safety Tests within 2 years prior to application,hold a current 3-day Site Safety Plus for Shopfitters and Interior Contractors andsupply evidence of achievement for the appropriate qualification. as definedwithin the SICCS Scheme Rules




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Scheme SICCS SchemeAffiliation ConstructionSkillsType of Card DirectorColour Black

Training & AssessmentCandidates must have passed the ConstructionSkills Managerial andProfessional (MAP) Health and Safety Tests within 2 years prior to application,hold a current 2-day Site Safety Plus in Directors Responsibilities for Health andSafety and supply evidence of achievement for the appropriate qualification. asdefined within the SICCS Scheme Rules.



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Scheme SICCS SchemeAffiliation ConstructionSkillsType of Card Shopfitting VisitorColour Orange

Training & AssessmentCandidates must have passed the ConstructionSkills Operative Health andSafety Tests within 2 years prior to application.



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What is the SCORE Card Scheme?

Scottish Construction Operatives Registration Executive (SCORE) is anaccreditation scheme for proof of competence within the constructionindustry.

SCORE cards promote the creation of a more qualified workforce by raisingthe standards of workmanship and Health and Safety (H&S) practice acrossthe industry.

Operatives must have gained a SVQ or NVQ Level 3 (or Level 2 whereappropriate) and completed an indentured apprenticeship or be anexperienced worker as well as pass a one-day Health and Safety test toqualify for the appropriate type of SCORE card.It covers more than 100 trades, including painting and decorating and isused for photo identification, site access and lists on the reverse of the cardthe operative’s skill level and Health & Safety training.For the operative, the SCORE card is a mark of quality that helps to securework.

For the employer, registered SCORE cardholders are a quality workforce up-to-date with legislation, therefore protecting the company’s image andreputation.

The Scottish Decorators’ Federation (SDF) provides the administration forSCORE with Ian Rogers as Chief Executive. It was established in the mid1990s and has more than 7,000 cardholders.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

How to Check a CardContact SCORE on 01786 448838

Contact DetailsTelephone: 01786 448838Email: [email protected]: www.skillcard.org.uk

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Scheme SCORECARD SchemeAffiliation NoneType of Card ApprenticeColour White / Red

Training & AssessmentYou will automatically receive this card when you register as an apprenticethrough the Scottish Painting and Decoratoring Apprenticeship Council(SPADAC).

Applicants must pass a one-day National Construction College Site Safety PlusH&S test as a minimum.

Renewal


How to check authenticityCall SCORE on 01786 448838

Scheme SCORECARD SchemeAffiliation NoneType of Card Craft OperativeColour Gold


This card is for those operatives qualified to SVQ Level 3.

Applicants must pass a one-day National Construction College Site Safety PlusH&S test as a minimum.

Renewal




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Scheme SCORECARD SchemeAffiliation NoneType of Card General Building OperativeColour White / Blue

Training & AssessmentThis card is for those operatives qualified to VQ / SVQ Level 2.

Applicants must pass a one-day National Construction College Site Safety PlusH&S test at a minimum.

Renewal



Scheme SCORECARD SchemeAffiliation NoneType of Card Manager / SupervisorColour Platinum

Training & AssessmentThis card is for those operatives undertaking a management or supervisory role,qualified to VQ / SVQ Level 3 or above as appropriate.

Applicants must pass a one-day National Construction College Site Safety PlusH&S test at a minimum.

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What is the SKILLCard Scheme?

Many construction and site managers request that their workers hold aSKILLcard before coming on site. Engineering Services SKILLcard aims toprovide workers with the following benefits:1. Using smartcards can help improve health and safety onsite by ensuringworkers have the right qualifications for the job they do, and by eliminatingthe possibility of fake cards being used to access sites2. Checking you have the right qualifications for the work you do is quicker,easier and less time-consuming using smartcards3. If you are self-employed, you can use smartcards to keep your trainingrecords and certifications up to date.'.

Anybody working in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerationindustry, including ductwork and other specialisms associated with thebuilding engineering services industry - such as service and facilities,domestic heating and plumbing, and refrigeration and air conditioning. Thescope of SKILLcard also covers those with supervisory and managerialresponsibilities in the building engineering services industry.

You do not have to be employed in order to register. You could be self-employed, an agency worker or unemployed.

Membership of the scheme is confirmed through the issue of an EngineeringServices SKILLcard. Engineering Services SKILLcard is affiliated to the pan-industry Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). The terms ofaffiliation ensure that Engineering Services SKILLcard complies with therequirements of CSCS. There is no need, therefore, for separate registrationwith CSCS.

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How to Check a CardYou can check a card using a smartphone, tablet or card reader (connected to alaptop/desktop) when you download the Go Smart apps.

You can purchase a card reader from the supplier recommended by CSCS. Clickhere to be taken to the website. If you’re looking to check a card holder’s name,card type(s) held and qualifications, you can check online via the quick cardchecker: http://app.skillcard.org.uk/OperativeCard

You can also contact SKILLCard via telephone or email - details below.

Contact DetailsTelephone: 01768 860406Email: [email protected]: www.skillcard.org.uk

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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card MateColour Green

Training & AssessmentThis card is issued to those carrying out basic site work only. It shows that the cardholder has met the SKILLCard Health & Safety requirements and can carry out basic siteskills.

All applicants must meet the SKILLcard health and safety requirements which require arelevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test or otherwise satisfy the H&Srequirements of SKILLCard.

Renewal



Use online card checker (http://app.skillcard.org.uk/OperativeCard), card reader, or App

Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card TraineeColour Red

Training & AssessmentThis card is for new entrant trainees who:a. have no prior experience and are registered for a relevant NVQ or SVQ but have not yetachieved the qualificationb. Adult Traineesc. Student Engineers training to be Project Engineers/Project Managersd. Commissioning Trainees/AssistantsTrainees are expected to upgrade to a Blue SKILLcard when NVQ/SVQ Level 2 is achievedand to a Gold SKILLcard when NVQ/SVQ Level 3 is achieved. Student Engineers are exectedto upgrade to a Gold (Supervisory) SKILLcard on completion of their training to indicate theirstatus as a Junior/Assistant Project Engineer. All applicants must meet the SKILLcard healthand safety requirements which require a relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test orotherwise satisfy the H&S requirements of SKILLCard.

Renewal

This card is valid for 5 years and is not renewable.




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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Skilled WorkerColour Blue

Training & AssessmentThis card is issued if you are a:Modern Apprentice with NVQ/SVQ Level 2; orSkilled worker with NVQ/SVQ Level 2; orSkilled worker with an informal apprenticeship and a City and Guilds craft certificateappropriate to your trade; orSkilled worker without formal qualifications but who originally obtained a SKILLcard byIndustry Accreditation (sometimes referred to as 'grandfather rights').All applicants must meet the SKILLcard health and safety requirements which require arelevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test or otherwise satisfy the H&Srequirements of SKILLCard.


How to check authenticityUse online card checker (http://app.skillcard.org.uk/OperativeCard), card reader, or App

Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Experienced WorkerColour Blue

Training & AssessmentThis card is issued to those who have missed the chance to obtain a SKILLcard byIndustry Accreditation (sometimes referred to as 'grandfather rights') and who have noformal industry qualifications. To get a SKILLcard by the Experienced Worker route youwill need to register for an NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 relevant to your trade or occupation andcomplete an NVQ/SVQ profile with an assessor.

This card is issued while an NVQ/SVQ is being achieved. It should be replaced by afive-year SKILLcard on achievement of NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or higher.All applicants must meet the SKILLcard health and safety requirements which require arelevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test or otherwise satisfy the H&Srequirements of SKILLCard.




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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card ACRIB/SKILLCard Refrigeration / Air Conditioning EngineerColour Blue

Training & AssessmentEngineering Services SKILLcard and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration IndustryBoard (ACRIB) offer a joint badged ACRIB/SKILLcard which incorporates therequirements of the ACRIB Register of Refrigerant Handling Operatives with those ofSKILLcard.

A Blue card is issued if you are a:1. Skilled worker with NVQ/SVQ Level 2; or2. Skilled worker with an informal apprenticeship and a City and Guilds craft certificateappropriate to your tradeAll qualifications must be in a refreigeration / air conditioning disciplline.Applicants must also hold appropriate F-Gas qualifications.All applicants must meet the SKILLcard health and safety requirements which require arelevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test or otherwise satisfy the H&Srequirements of SKILLCard.




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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card ACRIB/SKILLCard Refrigeration / Air Conditioning EngineerColour Gold

Training & AssessmentEngineering Services SKILLcard and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration IndustryBoard (ACRIB) offer a joint badged ACRIB/SKILLcard which incorporates therequirements of the ACRIB Register of Refrigerant Handling Operatives with those ofSKILLcard.

A Gold card is issued if you are a:1. Skilled worker with NVQ/SVQ Level 3; or2. Skilled worker with an indentured apprenticeship3. Skilled worker with an informal apprenticeship and a City and Guilds or SCOTVEC(SQA) advanced craft certificate appropriate to your tradeAll qualifications must be in a refreigeration / air conditioning disciplline.Applicants must also hold appropriate F-Gas qualifications. All applicants must meet theSKILLcard health and safety requirements which require a relevant CITB Health, Safetyand Environment Test or otherwise satisfy the H&S requirements of SKILLCard.



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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Advanced CraftColour Gold

Training & AssessmentA Gold SKILLcard is available if you are a:1. Skilled worker with NVQ / SVQ Level 32. Skilled worker with an indentured apprenticeship3. Skilled worker with an informal apprenticeship and a City and Guilds or SCOTVEC(SQA) advanced craft certificate appropriate to your trade





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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card SupervisorColour Gold

Training & AssessmentThis card is available for the following supervisory occupations:1. Foreman2. Firstline Supervisor3. Junior / Assistant Project Engineer4. Senior Commissioning EngineerPlease see the SKILLCard website for information on requirements for each occupation,which can be NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or Industry accreditation




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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card ACRIB Refrigerant HandlerColour White

Training & AssessmentEngineering Services SKILLcard and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration IndustryBoard (ACRIB) offer a joint badged construction related occupation ACRIB/SKILLcarddesigned for registered Operatives competent to handle refrigerants.

Applicants must hold appropriate qualifications, for example:

• City and Guilds 2079

• ConstructionSkills J11





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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Professionally Qualified PersonColour White

Training & AssessmentThis card is available to Building Services Engineers who meet the corporatemembership standards of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers(CIBSE) and who are able to provide evidence that they are maintaining their ContinuingProfessional Development (CPD) in accordance with the Institution's membershiprequirements. To apply for this card the following must be provided:independent confirmation that the applicant has at least one year's on-site experience orother appropriate experience as a Building Services Engineer;independent confirmation that the applicant meets the minimum standards required forFellow/Member (FCIBSE/MCIBSE) or Associate membership (ACIBSE); andevidence that the applicant has maintained his/her Continuing Professional Development.




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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Construction Related OccupationColour White


This card is intended to cover ancillary occupations related to the heating, ventilating, airconditioning and refrigeration contracting industry which include activities of such aspecialist nature that no full NVQ or SVQ exists, nor are there any identified NVQ/SVQUnits relevant to those occupations.

Click here for a list of the occupations for which (White) Construction Related Occupation(CRO) cards are available.


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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card ManagerColour Black


This card is available for the following managerial occupations:

• Contracts Manager • Commissioning Manager*

• Design Engineer* • Project Engineer*

• Project Manager* • Quantity Surveyor*

• Service and Maintenance Manager*

The card is colour-coded Black on the basis of NVQ/SVQ Level 5.For the statements of competences to be used in industry accreditation of applicants forBlack SKILLcards please click here. All applicants must meet the SKILLcard health andsafety requirements which require a relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Testor otherwise satisfy the H&S requirements of SKILLCard.



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Scheme SKILLCard SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Construction Site VisitorColour Yellow


This card is intended for those personnel who, while being regular visitors to constructionsites, do not themselves undertake, or are not directly involved in construction,maintenance or planning operational activities on construction sites.


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Joint Industry Board Scheme

What is the JIB?

The Joint Industry Board for Plumbing Mechanical Engineering Services inEngland and Wales – an independent and neutral ‘not for profit’ organisation,we are affiliated to the CSCS Registration scheme, a regulator, and a serviceprovider for employers and employees in the building industry.

As an affiliate of the CSCS Scheme JIB provide CSCS Health & Safetyregistration cards to operatives employed in plumbing and mechanicalengineering services and related sectors. They do this through our ownregistration and grading system.

How to Check a Card

You can check a card using the online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck) for CSCS cards or by contacting JIB using the contact detailsbelow.

Contact DetailsTelephone 01480 476925Email [email protected]: www.jib-pmes.org.uk

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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation NoneType of Card StudentColour Purple / White

Training & AssessmentIssued to learners who are engaged in plumbing/mechanical engineeringservices training, but who are not yet employed in the plumbing/mechanicalengineering services sector.

This card is seen as a ‘stepping stone’ and is designed to register learners withthe JIB-PMES and to encourage them to progress with their studies into a fullNVQ/SVQ or QCF NVQ Diploma in a Plumbing/Mechanical Engineeringdiscipline.


How to check authenticityContact JIB-PMES on 01480 476925

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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation NoneType of Card Work ExperienceColour Red / White


This Registration Card has been designed specifically for students studying a

Plumbing & Heating qualification, who are engaged on a high quality work

experience placement. A Red Work Experience card is available for students who

are recommended by their college/training centre and who meet the eligibility

criteria. The purpose of the card is to allow the holder to access CSCS card

controlled sites with their designated employer so that they may undertake work

experience. The card is NOT permitted to be used for access to a CSCS controlled

work site for the purpose of completing paid work.

Renewal

This card is valid for as long as the work experience placement lasts.


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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Skilled CardColour Blue

Training & AssessmentIssued to those who have achieved Level 2 NVQ/SVQ or Level 2 NVQ Diplomaor an equivalent qualification (i.e City & Guilds Craft Certificate) in one of theoccupational areas. Candidates will also need to pass the relevant Health,Safety & Environment Test unless they have completed a NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3within the last 2 years.Skilled cards are available for the following occupations:Plumber, Gas Service Fitter, Heating Fitter, Mechanical Pipe Fitter


How to check authenticityUse online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck) or contact JIB-PMES on01480 476925.

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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Skilled / Advanced CraftColour Gold

Training & AssessmentIssued to those who have achieved Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or Level 3 NVQ Diplomaor an equivalent qualification (i.e City & Guilds Craft Certificate) in one of theoccupational areas. Candidates will also need to pass the relevant Health,Safety & Environment Test unless they have completed a NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3within the last 2 years.Skilled cards are available for the following occupations:Plumber, Gas Service Fitter, Heating Fitter, Mechanical Pipe Fitter


How to check authenticityUse online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck) or contact JIB -PMES on01480 476925.


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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card General Operative / LabourerColour Green

Training & AssessmentIssued to General Operatives/Labourers who pass the JIB-PMES/OperativesHealth and Safety test and who can provide an endorsement from either acurrent or previous employer on their application form.General Operative of Labourer will appear on the reverse of the card.Candidates will also need to pass the relevant Health, Safety & EnvironmentTest or equivalent.



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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Skilled / Advanced CraftColour Gold

Training & AssessmentThis card is accepted as identification during on-site training and will confirmthat the holder is registered for a recognised course, and has either passed aHealth and Safety test or completed the appropriate NVQ/SVQ or NVQ DiplomaHealth and Safety units. Issued to new entrant trainees as follows:Those without prior experiences who are registered for an NVQ/SVQ or QCFaligned NVQ Diploma at Level 2 or 3 and are employed in the industry.Adult Trainees who have experience of similar work in other sectors and who areregistered for an NVQ/SVQ or QCF aligned NVQ Diploma at Level 2 or 3.

RenewalThis card is valid for up to 2 years and is not renewable.

How to check authenticityUse online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck) or contact JIB -PMES on01480 476925.


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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card SupervisorColour Gold

Training & AssessmentIssued to Plumbing Supervisors who hold suitable Level 3 or Level 4 NVQ/SVQqualifications OR have equivalent site experience, and who can provide 2endorsements from their employer/clients to support their application.

Candidates will also need to pass the relevant Supervisors Health, Safety &Environment Test.



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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card ManagerColour Black

Training & AssessmentIssued to Plumbing Managers who hold suitable NVQ/SVQ Level 4 qualificationsOR have equivalent site experience, and who can provide 2 endorsements fromtheir employer/clients to support their application.

Candidates will also need to pass the relevant Managers / Managerial &Professional Health, Safety & Environment Test.




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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Plumbing Related OccupationsColour White

Training & AssessmentIssued to those working in Plumbing Related Occupations who have notachieved plumbing related trade qualifications but have passed the CITBOperatives Health and Safety test or job related test. plumbing relatedoccupations. The Plumbing Related White card is available to tradesmenworking in areas that do not yet have NVQ qualifications. These include:Environmental Technology System (EVTS) Installation, Servicing andMaintenance: Heat Pumps (air source and ground source), Solar Thermal,Rainwater/greywater recycling systems, etc.



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Scheme JIB SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Plumbing Related Occupations (Gas)Colour White

Training & AssessmentIssued to those Gas Installers and Gas Service and Maintenance Fitters whohave NOT achieved a gas related NVQ/SVQ qualification but do have a validGas Safe Licence. Due to the statutory regulations that apply to gas installersyou must be individually GAS SAFE registered. You will be asked to provideyour individual LICENCE number when you apply for this card.This card does not prove competence in gas work or Gas Safe Registration. Tocheck their current status telephone Gas Safe on 0800 4085500.




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Electrotechnical Certification Scheme

What is the ECS?

The ECS is the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme. Over 99,000 electricalprofessionals are proud to hold an ECS card to show their hard-earnedcredentials at work and on site.

The ECS card:• Displays your qualifications and main electrical occupation• Shows you have been H&S assessed• Is the industry’s CSCS card• Proves your identity on site

An ECS card is instantly recognisable within the electrotechnical industry andlets you demonstrate your credentials to others; from employers and clientsto business contacts and colleagues.

You’ll find it increasingly difficult to get employment on building sites withoutan ECS card because many UK employers specify that holding anappropriate ECS card is compulsory for those working around electricity ontheir sites.

You’ll also be able to prove you’re competent in health and safety. You mightalready have a qualification that means you’re covered in this area. But, ifnot, the ECS card incorporates an H&S assessment as part of the applicationprocess, to meet the requirements on employers or site owners for allworkers to hold an up-to-date Health & Safety qualification.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

The time an ECS card is valid for will depend on the card type and the rules of thescheme. Typically an ECS craft card will be valid for a maximum of 3 years,however, some ECS cards have a shorter validity period. An ECS craft card isvalid for 3 years, ECS Trainee cards are valid for 24 months with ExperiencedWorker, Temporary, Conditional and Provisional cards valid for 18 months.

How to Check a Card

You can check a card using the online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck)or by contacting ECS using the contact details below.

Contact Details

England & WalesTelephone: 01322 661600Email: [email protected]: www.ecscard.org.uk

Scotland

Telephone: 0131 445 9216Email: [email protected]: www.sjib.org.uk

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Scheme Electrical Certification SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card ApprenticeColour Red


This card is for those who are undertaking an Advanced Apprenticeship of anyelectrical / electronic discipline. The ECS Apprentice card is available to anyoneundertaking a formal apprenticeship. The apprentice should also be JIB-registered to get the full benefit from industry registration but this not a formalrequirement for this ECS card. To be eligible for an ECS Apprentice card,applicants must be undertaking an electrical or electrotechnical AdvancedApprenticeship in an Electrotechnical Discipline. Candidates must also hold acurrent (up-to-date) Health & Safety Certificate or recognised H&S qualification.


How to check authenticityUse online card checker or contact ECS on 01332 661600.


Scheme Electrical Certification SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card TraineeColour Red


This is for trainees who are not undertaking an Advanced Apprenticeship.To be eligible for an ECS Trainee Electrician card, applicants must be a traineewho is not a ‘bona fide’ Advanced Apprentices and able to provide evidencethat they are on a formal industry training programme leading to an ECS GoldCard. The trainees and apprentice ECS cards carry the CSCS logo to show thatthey have had training on health and safety as part of their training programme.Candidates must also hold a current (up-to-date) Health & Safety Certificate orrecognised H&S qualification.



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Scheme Electrical Certification SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Installation ElectricianColour Gold

Training & AssessmentTo apply for this card you must have a UK electrotechnical Level 3 NVQ (or aformal UK electrotechnical apprenticeship).The Installation Electrician ECS goldcard is for operatives working on electrotechnical systems on the consumer'sside of the electrical installation. It demonstrates the operative has completed aformal industry regulated competency based qualification, which includestechnical theory with practical and competency assessments. Candidates mustalso hold a current (up-to-date) Health & Safety Certificate or recognised H&Squalification.




Scheme Electrical Certification SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Other Skilled Electrical WorkersColour Gold


These cards are for skilled workers who can carry out work unsupervised and ina safe and competent manner. The work carried out depends on thespecification of the card and the qualifications held by the worker. Workers willbe qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in their trade.Candidates must also hold a current (up-to-date) Health & Safety Certificate orrecognised H&S qualification.



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Scheme Electrical Certification SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Electrical Contracts ManagerColour Black

Training & AssessmentThe ECS Electrical Contracts Manager card is for senior staff to managecontract on construction sites. The card acknowledges the managerial statusand qualifications of the card holder. Applicants will have either achieved aLevel 5 NVQ / SVQ or have completed more than one year's experience in theposition. Experience is demonstrated through application. Candidates must alsohold a current (up-to-date) Health & Safety Certificate or recognised H&Squalification.




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Scheme Electrical Certification SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Electrical Site ManagerColour Black

Training & AssessmentThe ECS Electrical Contracts Manager card is for staff to manage the electricalwork carried out by their company on construction sites. The cardacknowledges the managerial status and qualifications of the card holder.Applicants will have either achieved a Level 4 NVQ / SVQ or have completedmore than one year's experience in the position. Experience is demonstratedthrough application. Candidates must also hold a current (up-to-date) Health &Safety Certificate or recognised H&S qualification.



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Scheme Electrical Certification SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card ECS related DisciplineColour White

Training & AssessmentRelated discipline ECS cards are for operatives that are not directly involved inElectrical Installation work but their work is allied or in support to the electricalindustry where an occupational discipline does not already exist. Typically arelated discipline ECS card would be used for an activity which required anawareness of electrical safety for user service but did not involve any installationwork. Applicants must hold a current (up-to-date) Health & Safety (for Visitors)Certificate or recognised H&S qualification




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Scheme Electrical Certification SchemeAffiliation CSCSType of Card Site VisitorColour Yellow

Training & AssessmentThe ECS Site Visitor card allows access to construction sites for regular visitorswho do not carry out any direct electrical work.Any person employed by an electrically biased organisation, who is not eligiblefor any other ECS card, but requires regular access to construction sites canapply for a Site Visitor card. Applicants must hold a current (up-to-date) Health& Safety (for Visitors) Certificate or recognised H&S qualification



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Gas Safe Register

The main focus of the Register is on improving and maintaining gas safety to

the highest standards. We make sure all gas engineers on the Register, over

120,000, are qualified to work with gas.

We work to protect the public from unsafe gas work through:

a national investigations team tracking down illegal gas workers

regular inspections of Gas Safe registered engineers

educating consumers and raising awareness of gas safety

investigating reports of unsafe gas work

Gas Safe are the official list of gas engineers who are registered to work

safely and legally on boilers, cookers, fires and all other gas appliances.

By law all gas engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register. Gas Safe

Register replaced CORGI as the gas registration body in 2009.

REGISTER OVERVIEW

How to Check a CardYou can check a card by contacting the Gas Safe Register on0800 4085500 .

Contact DetailsTelephone: 0800 4085500 / 0800 408 5577Website: www.gassaferegister.co.uk

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What is the CPCS?

CPCS is recognised by the many trade federations and associations as thepreferred card to comply with codes of practice for competence andcertification for plant operation. CPCS is also affiliated to the CSCS Scheme.

CPCS was created from a need of construction and allied employersrequireing recognition of competence for their plant and machineryoperators. The original scheme was set up through CTA and was adopted byindustry in the late 1980s.

In 2003, the scheme was relaunched as the Construction Plant CompetenceScheme (CPCS).

CPCS covers a large range of plant and plant-related categories, and moreare continually added. CPCS is owned by the Construction Industry TrainingBoard (otherwise known as CITB) which allocates staff to manage andadminister it on behalf of the CPCS Management Committee that develops itspolicy and strategy.

Renewal

CPCS cards are valid for between 2 and 5 years. Please check individualcards for expiry dates and renewal requirements.

Contact Details

Telephone: 0844 815 7274Email: [email protected]: www.citb.co.uk/cards-testing/construction-plant-

SCHEME OVERVIEW


The Online Card Checker enables you to check the card and individual detailsmatch up and to see all their card and test details. (you can even see cards thathave expired). Its quick and easy with no logins or passwords required, simplyvisit www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck

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Scheme CPCS (Construction Plant Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Trained Plant OperatorColour Red


The requirements for this card are:Carry out any training necessary to bring you up to the standard required to enablethem to pass the CPCS Technical Test, this can be delivered by a Trainer.Achieve the CPCS Theory Test (within two years of the CITB Health, safety andenvironment test)Achieve the CPCS Practical Test (within six months of the CPCS Theory Test andwithin two years of the CITB Health, safety and environment test).All applicants must pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.

Renewal

This card is valid for 2 years and is not renewable. Candidates can apply for a 12months extension if they hold a valid Trained Plant Operator card which is still withinthe 12 month grace period, and register for the appropriate NVQ or SVQ.


Use online card checker (www.citb.co.uk/cardcheck)

Scheme CPCS (Construction Plant Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Competent Plant OperatorColour Blue


Demonstrable skills required are:Health, safety and environment awareness through the CITB Health, safety andenvironment testUnderpinning knowledge and understanding through the CPCS Theory TestOperating ability through the CPCS Practical TestProven operating competence through achievement of a relevant SVQ or NVQ.

Renewal

This card is valid for 5 years and is renewable on demonstration of ongoing training,assessment and competence.





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Scheme CPCS (Construction Plant Certification Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card TesterColour Black


The requirements for this card are:Attain Health and Safety Qualification - Managing and Coordinating Plant course andattain First Aid Qualification. Undertake the Role Based Tester course. If Role-basedcompetence is not achieved a two year black provisional Tester card will be issuedthat is not renewable. Pass the Managerial and Professional CITB Health, safety andenvironment test. Achieve the CPCS Advanced Theory Test (within two years of theCITB Health, safety and environment test). Achieve the CPCS Advanced PracticalTest (within six months of the CPCS Theory Test and within two years of the CITBHealth, safety and environment test).

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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Trained Plant OperatorColour Red

Training & AssessmentAll candidates are required to complete the CSR 1 Day Health & Safety Training.All candidates are also required to complete the Construction Awards Alliance(CAA) Plant Award/Certificate. A profiling exercise is completed by the TrainingProvider to determine prior experience and ability and to assess whether thecandidate requires training. If training is required the CSR Training Provider willdeliver the necessary training.

RenewalRed Trained Operator cards cannot be renewed. This is to ensure theprogression towards a Blue ‘Plant Operator’ card within 3 years.

How to check authenticityUse the online card checker or call CSR on (028) 9087 7150

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Scheme CSR (Construction Skills Register)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Plant OperatorColour Blue

Training & AssessmentAll candidates are required to complete the CSR 1 Day Health & Safety Training andOperative Touch Screen Test. The candidate must achieve NVQ 2 in Plant Operationsand must record a minimum of 300 hours operating experience on each category in theCSR logbook. Candidates who cannot record 300 hours will be able to complete a siteassessment in its place. A Blue Plant Operator Card will not be issued unless six monthshas passed from the time of issue of the Red Trained Plant Operator Card, and theOperative Touch Screen Health and Safety Test has been passed within two years of theapplication date.

RenewalRenewal requirement: CSR 1 Day Health and Safety Training & Operative health andsafety touch screen test .Confirmation of 300 hours experience in each category of plantprovided through CSR log book or employer declaration. Where confirmation is notavailable a technical test delivered by a CSR Plant Scheme provider is required.

How to check authenticityUse the online card checker or call CSR on (028) 9087 7150

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What is NPORS?

Established in 1992, the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme isone of the UK's leading Accreditation and Registration Bodies, workingacross the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution,Agricultural, Ports and Marine sectors.

NPORS Training

NPORS training and testing is conducted in accordance with publishedcourse objectives and learning outcomes which are derived from theNational Occupational Standards. Employers, once they have assessed thesuitability of a person for the role of plant operator will then decide whichroute their candidateshould follow i.e. novice, operator, experienced operator requiring training orexperienced operator requiring no training. An NPORS Accredited TrainingProvider (ATP) will complete a pre-assessment of the operator to determinethe level of training required.

NPORS Operator Card

The NPORS Operator Card is a record of training/assessment an individualhas undertaken to prove their ability to safely operate or drive an item of plantmachinery or equipment. Registration with NPORS lasts for three or five yearsfrom the date of first initial test.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

NPORS / CSCS Card

From October 2016, the NPORS Construction Operator Card will be issued withthe CSCS logo and will meet the requirements of the CLC. This means that anyNPORS cards issued to candidates working within the construction industryshould carry the CSCS logo.

Validating an NPORS Operator Card

The categories on the reverse of the Operator Card can be validated bycontacting NPORS on 01606 351240 or via the online card checker:http://online.npors.com/#operator_card_checker

Renewal

NPORS cards are valid for 3 or 5 years. Please check individual cards for details.

Contact Details

Telephone 01606 351240Email [email protected] www.npors.com

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Scheme NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)Affiliation NoneType of Card OperatorColour White

Training & AssessmentThe achievement of an NPORS Operator Card is a straightforward process asoutlined on the next page. The NPORS Operator Card is a record of training/assessment an individual has undertaken to prove their ability to safely operateor drive an item of plant machinery or equipment. Registration with NPORS lastsfor three or five years from the date of first initial test.

Renewal

This card is valid for 3 or 5 years and is renewable. Please check individual card.


Cards can be validated by contacting NPORS on 01606 351240 or via the onlinecard checker: http://online.npors.com/#operator_card_checker

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Scheme NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Trained OperatorColour Red

Training & AssessmentAll candidates are required to complete NPORS Plant Training and Assessment forthe categories of plant required. Once successfully tested operators who do nothold the requisite (S)NVQ with the units applicable to the category of plant achievedwill be issued with a Trained Operator card valid for 2 years from the date they weretested. During the two year period they will be required to register for and achievethe requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the category(s) of plant heldon their Trained Operator card. All operators will have to supply proof of havingpassed the CITB Health, Safety & Environmental touch screen test within the twoyears prior to the application.

Renewal

This card is valid for 2 years and cannot be renewed.


Cards can be validated by contacting NPORS on 01606 351240 or via the onlinecard checker: http://online.npors.com/#operator_card_checker


Scheme NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)Affiliation CSCSType of Card Competent OperatorColour Blue

Training & AssessmentAll candidates are required to complete NPORS Plant Training and Assessment for thecategories of plant required. Once successfully tested operators who do currently holdthe requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant held ontheir NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years fromthe date they were tested. Operators in receipt of the Competent Operator card will alsobe issued with a CPD record / operator logbook. This will be an ongoing record of theoperators continuous professional development and of their operating hours in theworkplace. All operators will have to supply proof of having passed the CITB Health,Safety & Environmental touch screen test within the two years prior to the application.Renewal

This card is valid for 5 years and can be renewed on completion of the CPD record /operator logbook.


Cards can be validated by contacting NPORS on 01606 351240 or via the online cardchecker: http://online.npors.com/#operator_card_checker

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What is IPAF?

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe andeffective use of powered access worldwide. Set up in 1983, IPAF is a not-for-profit members’ organisation that represents the interests of manufacturers,distributors, users, rental and training companies. It serves as a forum for allactive in the world of powered access. IPAF has played a key role inpromoting many of the design, safety and testing procedures that are nowestablished in the powered access industry.

Training

The IPAF training programme for platform operators is certified by TÜV asconforming to ISO 18878. More than 100,000 operators are trained each yearthrough a worldwide network of over 600 training centres. Training generallylasts one to two days and is a mixture of theory and practice.

PAL Card

Those who successfully complete IPAF training are awarded the PAL Card(Powered Access Licence), the most widely held and recognised proof oftraining for platform operators. The PAL Card is valid for five years andshows the machine categories that the operator has been trained in. It alsofeatures the holder’s photo and signature, and can be verified by callingIPAF.

SCHEME OVERVIEW


Site and safety managers can use the PAL Card online verification tool to check ifa card is genuine.www.ipaf.org/en/training/verify-pal-card/Before using the tool, check that the PAL Card presented to you appears valid.On the front side, look for the cardholder's name and photograph.Check the expiry date and the machine categories the cardholder has beentrained to operate.On the reverse side, look for the IPAF logo that is printed as a hologram at top left.Look for the cardholder's signature.

To use the verification tool, enter the licence number as shown on the card, e.g."OP/1234567". You will see the date the cardholder was assessed and the expirydate. PAL Cards are valid for five years. You will also see the name and photo ofthe cardholder, as well as the machine categories he/she has been trained tooperate (see categories poster on the right).

If in doubt, call the IPAF hotline: 015395 66700

Contact DetailsTelephone: 015395 66700Website: www.ipaf.org

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IPAF (International Powered Access Federation)

Scheme IPAF (International Powered Access Federation)Affiliation NoneType of Card PAL (Powered Access Licence)Colour Yellow


The PAL card shows the types of equipment that the holder has been trained tooperate. It shows the level to which the holder has been trained, e.g. operator,demonstrator and instructor. If you are an employer you can be sure that legalrequirements have been fulfilled if your platform operators have the PAL Card.Most legislation, covering health and safety obligations, accident prevention andwork at height regulations, require you to provide employees with proper andadequate training in the use of work equipment.IPAF training to the highest standards means that your platform operators willalso work more efficiently and productively.

Renewal


How to check authenticityContact IPAF on 015395 66700 or use the online card checkerwww.ipaf.org/en/training/verify-pal-card/

Scheme IPAF (International Powered Access Federation)Affiliation NoneType of Card CAP (Competent Assessed Person)Colour Red

Training & AssessmentThe IPAF Competent Assessed Persons (CAP) programme focuses on a crucialaspect of safety--that of the machine itself.

The CAP 1 day training programme complements IPAF's operator training coursesby extending the promotion of a safety culture to machine maintenance as well asoperation. Experienced engineers from IPAF-approved training centres provideguidance through presentations and individually assess those attending thesessions. Successful assessment provides suitable candidates with the valuabledocumentary evidence that they are certified as competent persons to plan, manageor carry out thorough examinations of platforms in the context of current legislationincluding the Work at Height Regulations, LOLER and PUWER 98.

Renewal



Contact IPAF on 015395 66700


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What is the MPQC Plant Scheme?

The MPQC Plant Operator Competency Scheme is highly valued andrecommended for plant operators and contractors working in the extractivesindustry. Supported by key industry associations, all courses andassessments approved by the Scheme are recognised as the best withintheir sector.

What is MP Skills?

The MPQC Driver Skills Card (formerly known as EPIC) is an industry wideinitiative backed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA). It wasintroduced to help improve safety awareness of drivers, minimise accidentsand encourage safe behaviour at industry sites and on the road. The DriverSkills Card is an industry requirement for all drivers and hauliers employedwithin the extractives sector.

MP Skills is the extractives industry Approved Training Provider for the MPQCDriver Skills Card. We are responsible for ensuring that our course meetsindustry requirements for both course content and standard of delivery.We provide two Driver Skills training courses that are approved by the MPAand count towards the number of CPC periodic training hours required.Consisting of short lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, individualexercises and for the Driver Skills card multiple-choice tests– both trainingcourses are delivered by professional industry experts.

Driver Skills Card training courses are CPC approved training courses.MP Skills provide Driver CPC periodic approved training courses and containindustry relevant course material and up to date regulation information.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

The dedicated Driver Skills training courses offered by MP Skills are:Site Safety Awareness in the Extractive & Mineral Processing IndustriesSafeguarding Vulnerable Road Users and the Professional Driver

How to check authenticityContact MP SKills on 0115 983 5755

Contact DetailsTelephone: 0115 983 5755Email: [email protected]: www.mpskills.co.uk

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ALLMI (Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Imports)

What is ALLMI?

ALLMI is the Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers(ALLMI). ALLMI runs a training accreditation service and standards body forthe lorry loader industry. The aim of ALLMI training is to raise the standard oflorry loader operators and instructors throughout the UK. This is achieved byproviding a comprehensive training programme for operators of lorry loadersas well as accreditation for instructors.

ALLMI’s objectives with regard to training are:• To ensure that standards and qualifications for all instructors are in

place, consistent and maintained.• To ensure that all operators receive sufficient quality of training to be

able to operate a lorry loader in a safe and efficient manner.• To offer a competitive and nationally recognised training programme

for instructors and operators of lorry loaders.

ALLMI is the only organisation in the UK to be devoted exclusively to lorryloaders and because of this it delivers the highest level of training standardswithin this specialist area. Its training scheme is supported by the UK'sloader crane manufacturers and importers, and is recognised by the Healthand Safety Executive (HSE). Representatives from these organisations sit onthe ALLMI Training Standards Committee, which develops and maintains thetraining scheme - Click here to see the ALLMI Training Standards Committeepage.

The ALLMI training programme is designed to meet employers’ andemployees’ responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, aswell as the requirements of all other legislation relating to the operation oflorry loaders.

ALLMI training is the UK’s only lorry loader training programme to becommended by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Please click here forfurther information on ALLMI’s HSE commendation.

SCHEME OVERVIEW

Due to the consistently high standards of its training scheme, ALLMI has beenawarded the Health and Safety Executive’s ‘Working in Partnership’ logo ofrecognition. The logo comes complete with a commendation:“The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) commends the use of this TrainingProgramme to those who have duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc.Act 1974. This programme was drawn up with the participation of a HSErepresentative and will be referred to in relevant HSE publications.”The ALLMI training scheme is the only lorry loader training scheme in the UK tohave received this commendation from the HSE.

How to Check a CardYou can check a card by contacting ALLMI via 0844 858 4334

Contact DetailsTelephone: 0844 858 4334Website: www.allmi.com

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ALLMI (Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Imports)

Scheme ALLMI TrainingAffiliation CSCS - from October 2016Type of Card VariousColour White

Training & AssessmentThis ALLMI card and certificate is issued if you have completed one of thefollowing ALLMI accredited training courses:

Operator Training Course - 1 day (experienced) or 2 day (novice)Slinger / Signaller Training Course - 1 day (experienced) or 2 day (novice)Crane Supervisor Training Course - 2 day courseAppointed Person Training Course - 2 day (experienced) or 3 day (novice)

All training courses consist of both theoretical and practical assessments. Uponsuccessful completion of the course every candidate will receive an identitycard and certificate, and will be registered on the ALLMI database.

From October 2016, the ALLMI Training Scheme and the CSCS logo will bedisplayed on all ALLMI cards relating to the following categories:Lorry Loader OperatorSlinger / SignallerCrane SupervisorAppointed PersonThorough Examiner

RenewalThe certificate and identity card are valid for five years, after which timerefresher training and assessments will need to be undertaken.

How to check authenticityYou can check a card by contacting ALLMI via 0844 858 4334

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PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Assocaiton)

PASMA are committed to the highest standards of practice and operate the

industry standard training scheme which trains thousands of delegates each

year through a select network of approved training centres. All PASMA

training centres are audited annually to ensure that they continue to meet the

stringent standard set by us. In 2012, around 60,000 delegates were PASMA

trained.

In addition to the renowned Towers for users course, the association alsodelivers a range of specialist courses; Low Level, Work at Height (Essentials)and Towers for Managers. These courses enjoy an enviable reputationamongst management and health and safety practitioners, who seekobjective proof of competence for staff engaged in the assembly, use,inspection and dismantling of towers.

Courses:

Towers for Users Course

Towers for Managers

Combined Towers & Low Level

Work at Height Essentials

Low Level Access

Towers on Stairs

Towers with Cantilevers

Towers for Riggers

ASSOCIATION OVERVIEW

How to Check a Card

You can check a card by contacting the provider who delivered the PASMAtraining or contact PASMA directly on 0845 2304041.

Contact Details

Telephone 0845 2304041Website: www.pasma.co.uk

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RTITB (Road Transport Industry Training Board)

What is RTITB?

RTITB are a preferred regulatory body for workplace transport training.RTITB set training standards for HGV training, driver assessment, Driver CPCTraining, yardshunter training, banksman training, and all types of forklift andlifting equipment training

What Training does RTITB deliver?RTITB deliver material handling equipment courses to ensure the trainingemployees receive meets the standard required by law (PUWER Reg 9) and thatemployees get an operator certificate or "forklift licence" that proves this. RTITBcourses are designed to ensure delegates get all the basic skills they need plusthe ability to be efficient and safe in their role as a forklift operator.

How to Check a CardYou can check a card by contacting RTTB via 0844 858 4334

Contact DetailsTelephone 01952 520200Website: www.rtitb.org.uk

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SCHEME OVERVIEW

RTITB deliver training courses for the following categories:

Counterbalance Lift Truck ABA Category: B1, B2, B3, B4Reach Truck ABA Category: D1, D2Pedestrian Operated Truch ABA Category: A1, A3, A5, A6, A7, A8Rough Terrain Trucks ABA Category: J1, J2, J3, J6, J7, J8Mobile Elevated Working Platform ABA Category: 1A, 1B, 3A, 3BLorry LoaderVery Narrow Aisle Lift Truck ABA Category: F1, F2Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck ABA Category: T1Order Picker ABA Category: A2, E1, E2Vacuum LiftingSideloader ABA Category: C1, C2, C3Vehicle Yardshunter & BanksmanManaging and Supervising Material Handline Equipment OperationsIndustrial Telescopic Material HandlerDemountable Container SystemTow Tractor ABA Category: H1, H2Overhead Gantry CraneCapstan WinchCrane Slinger & SignallerPivot Steer ABA Category: P1, P2Utility Work MachineShip Mounted CraneExcavatorMulti Directional Lift Truck ABA Category: M1, M2Block Paving Machine

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APPENDIX A: CPCS Categories List - 2016

CPCS CATEGORY INFORMATION

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© CITB 2016 P a g e | 1 CPCS Category Information

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Cat Ref Category Endorsements Endorsement

Type

Additional Category Award

A02 Crawler Crane over 10 tonnes A66d A04 Tower Crane A: Trolley Jib

B: Luffing Jib Separate

A05 Dragline A06 Concrete Pump - Truck Mounted Boom Note: LGV licence must be held for this

category to be issued A44

A09 Forward Tipping Dumper A: Wheeled B: Tracked

Separate

A10 Excavator 180º below 5 tonnes A12 Excavator 180º above 5 tonnes A10 A14 Rough Terrain Masted Forklift A15 Forklift Side-Loader A16 Industrial Forklift Truck A17 Telescopic Handler A: Industrial Telescopic

B: Up to 9 metres C: All sizes ex. 360° slew D: All sizes inc. 360° slew

Senior

E: Suspended load (non-rough terrain) Separate

A18 Reach Truck A19 Grader A20 Hoist A: Rack & Pinion Goods

B: Passenger/Goods combined Senior

C: Rope operated goods D: Transport platform

Separate

A21 Wheeled Loading Shovel A22 Tracked Loading Shovel A23 Skid Steer Loader A24 Motorised Scraper A25 Mobile Elevating Work Platform –

Scissor

A26 Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Boom

A: Vehicle Mounted B: Self-propelled

Separate

A27 Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Mast Climber

A30 Piling Rig – Tripod A31 Ride on Roller A32 Soil/Landfill Compactor A33 Agricultural Tractor A34 Crawler – Tractor/Dozer A35 Crawler – Tractor/Side Boom A36 Lorry Loader A: Hook

B: Clamshell Bucket C: Hydraulic Clamp

Separate


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Type


A37 Trencher A39 Skip Handler A40 Slinger/Signaller A: All Types – All Duties Senior B: All Types – Static Duties

C: Knuckle Boom – Static Duties Only D: Excavator only E: Lift truck only

Separate

A41 Loader Compressor A42 Crusher A43 Screener A44 Concrete Pump Trailer Mounted A45 Piling Rig – Driven below 20 tonnes A46 Piling Rig – Driven above 20 tonnes A47 Piling Rig – Bored below 20 tonnes A48 Piling Rig – Bored above 20 tonnes A49 Loader/ Securer – non STGO A: Non-LGV

B: LGV Senior

A50 Loader/ Securer – STGO A49B A56 Dump Truck – Articulated Chassis A: Up to 15 tonnes

B: All sizes Senior

A57 Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis A: Up to 15 tonnes B: Up to 50 tonnes C: All sizes (wheeled)

Senior

D: All sizes (tracked) Separate A58 Excavator 360º below 10 tonnes A: Tracked

B: Wheeled C: Lifting Operations

Separate

A59 Excavator 360º above 10 tonnes A: Tracked B: Wheeled C: Lifting Operations

Separate A58 with same endorsement

A60 Mobile Crane A: Blocked duties only B: Pick-and-carry duties only C: All Duties

Separate

A61 Appointed Person - Lifting Operations A62 if A40 held

A62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor A63 Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane A: Up to 36m - 100m/te

B: Inclined Jib Senior

A64 Overhead Travelling Crane A: Remote Operated control B: Fixed Cab Control

Separate

A66 Compact Crane A: Static-stabilisers B: Mobile Industrial C: Luffing Static Duties D: 360 – Pick and Carry

Separate

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Type


A67 Tunnel Locomotive A: Electric - Up to 10 tonnes B: Electric - All Sizes

Senior

C: Diesel - Up to 10 tonnes D: Diesel - All sizes

Senior

E: Tandem Separate A68 Plant Driving* A: Tracked boom equipped - Up to 10

tonnes - non-operational only *See note below

B: Tracked boom equipped - Up to 10 tonnes - loading/unloading C: Tracked boom equipped - Up to 50 tonnes - non-operational only D: Tracked boom equipped - Up to 50 tonnes - loading/unloading E: Tracked boom equipped - All sizes - non-operational only F: Tracked boom equipped - All sizes - loading/unloading G: Tracked (blade/shovel) - Up to 20 tonnes - non-operational only H: Tracked (blade/shovel) - Up to 20 tonnes - loading/unloading I: Tracked (blade/shovel) - All sizes - non-operational only J: Tracked (blade/shovel) - All sizes - loading/unloading K: Wheeled articulated chassis - Up to 15 tonnes - non-operational only L: Wheeled articulated chassis - Up to 15 tonnes - loading/unloading M: Wheeled articulated chassis - All sizes - non-operational only N: Wheeled articulated chassis - All sizes - loading/unloading O: Wheeled rigid chassis - Up to 15 tonnes - non-operational only P: Wheeled rigid chassis - Up to 15 tonnes - loading/unloading Q: Wheeled rigid chassis - All sizes - non-operational only R: Wheeled rigid chassis - All sizes - loading/unloading S: Non-operational Ride on Roller T: Loading/unloading Ride on Roller


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Type


A71 Soil Stabiliser A: Self Propelled Separate

B: Towed

C: Spreader Self Propelled

A72 Static Concrete Placing Boom A: Up to 13 metres

Senior

B: All sizes

A73 Plant and Vehicle Marshaller

A74 Piling Rig Attendant

A75 Conveying Pump A:Pneumatic – All types Separate

B:Worm/Piston Pump (up to 50 mm

outlet) without mixer

C: Worm/Piston Pump (up to 50 mm

outlet) with mixer

Senior

A75B

A78 Vacuum Excavator A: Trailer - Manual arm

B: Trailer – Semi powered arm

C: Non-LGV - Manual arm

D: Non-LGV - Semi powered arm

E: LGV - Semi powered arm

F: LGV - Fully powered arm

Senior

D90 Demolition Plant A: Materials processing

B: Up to 10 tonnes

C: Demolishing up to 15 metres

D: Demolishing up to 30 metres

E: Demolishing all heights

Senior

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F: Lifting operations Separate

D91 Demolition Plant – Pedestrian

Operated

A: 180º slew

B: All types

Senior

D92 Demolition Operations – Skid Steer

Tool Carrier

A: Demolition Operations - extracting

B: Demolition Operations -

demolishing

Senior

Endorsement type definitions:

Senior: The endorsements for these categories will only have the higher or senior endorsement inscribed on the CPCS

Card.

Separate: The endorsements for these categories will be inscribed separately on the CPCS Card.

* A68 – Plant Driving: All endorsements are separate by chassis group but have senior endorsements within the chassis

group. Loading/unloading endorsement has the higher status.

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APPENDIX B: Vocational Qualifications

What are Vocational Qualifications (NVQs / SVQs)?Vocational qualifications refer to work-related qualifications. They are designed to enablethe learner to acquire knowledge and skills that are required by the national occupationalstandards (NOS) to be able to perform a particular job. A vocational qualification givesthe learner a proof that he or she is adequately trained for a particular workplace oncethe programme is completed, especially if holding an occupational vocationalqualification. The latter guarantees that the held qualification complies to the nationaloccupational standards (NOS) for a particular job or sector such as healthcare andaccounting for instance.

Not all vocational qualifications meet the NOS standards that are defined by the SectorSkills Council and the industry which, however, does not necessarily mean that they donot allow the learners to pursue learning or be promoted in their workplace. Allaccredited vocational qualifications are designed to help the learner acquire thenecessary knowledge and skills for a particular job, progress in workplace or continueeducation.

Vocational qualifications have different levels, ranging from the Entry Level to Level 8which are very similar to other qualification levels. For example, Level 2 vocationalqualification is equivalent to grades A*-C in the General Certificate of SecondaryEducation (GCSE), while Level 3 is equivalent to grade A in the GCSE.

All vocational qualifications consist of units, each of which has a credit value that allowsthe learner to roughly predict how long he or she will need to achieve the desiredqualification considering that one credit equals 10 hours of learning. If we know that ittakes 1 to 12 credits to receive an award, the learner will need from 10 to 120 hours forthis qualification. Certificates, on the other hand, are awarded to learners with 13 to 36credits which roughly equals to 130 to 360 hours. To get a diploma, a minimum of 37credit points or 370 hours of learning are required. The title of qualification thus reveal thesize of training and learning but it typically also reveals the qualification level and thesubject that was studied.

In addition to allowing the learners to acquire the necessarily knowledge and skills for aparticular job, vocational qualifications also allow the learners to choose from a widerange of subjects. Some of the most popular (and sought after by the employers) onesinclude healthcare, retail, leisure services, hair and beauty, construction, food andcatering, and management.

Although work-related qualifications are very similar to other qualifications, theydistinguish themselves for giving the emphasis on knowledge and skills that are soughtafter the most by the industry and employers. Vocational qualifications are managed andregulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) inEngland and Northern Ireland, by the Department for Children, Education, LifelongLearning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)in Scotland.

APPENDIX B: Vocational Qualifications - QCF

What is the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF)?

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a new credit transfer system which hasreplaced the National Qualification Framework (NQF). It recognises qualifications andunits by awarding credits. And since each unit has a credit value and the credits can betransferred, the system gives the learners the ability to get qualifications at their ownpace. The QCF is jointly regulated by the England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales’ DCELLSand Northern Ireland’s CCEA.

How Does the QCF System Work?

The QCF system is based on units which have credit value and levels (from Entry Level toLevel 8). One credit roughly equals 10 learning hours which allows the learners toevaluate how much time they will need to gain the desired qualification. According to theQCF system, the learners can gain three types of qualifications:1. awards2. certificates3. diplomas

The table to the right shows the different levels of qualifications available and theireducational achievement equivalent.

www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

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