News

6,000 workers to resit CSCS H&S test after CITB analysis finds suspect ‘patterns’

Story for CM? Get in touch via email: [email protected]

Comments

  1. As a CSCS card tutor I must take issue with every word of fake news from Steve Shepherd. The CSCS card scheme has certainly not failed nor is it in disarray, but seems to be going from strength to strength.

    The so-called vast cost amounts to £21 for the test and £36 for a five-year Green Card. Our course is now sold out until November 2018 as more new starters are attracted to an expanding industry which can offer good pay and safe conditions of work. The CSCS card qualification is Health, Safety and Environment based and is certainly not skills-based so I fail to accept the argument that it is driving experienced workers away from the industry.

    The card simply informs the employer that the holder has completed a basic Health & Safety course and can be regarded as safe to work on site. Major employers must regard it as valuable as it is now mandatory for many construction companies.

    Lets hope that the scammers continue to be weeded out and prosecuted so we can all enjoy a safer industry.

  2. This action is way too late! The problem has existed for ages.
    Several ‘dark’ websites are meant to offer any card for the right price. Delegates on various courses have told me their companies have been offered such services directly, with only a simple registration process.

  3. The horses have bolted, quick…. close the gate !

  4. I have personally seen foreigners been pushed through inductions with CSCS trade cards and can’t speak a word of English. Failed tests but later on walking around the site like they own the place.

  5. 17 year olds have passed the test, done 1year and 1 day in a training school and on site, have an NVQ2 and are classed as qualified bricklayers/joiners
    Shame on the CITB
    Call that training for the future?

  6. The failed CSCS card scheme is in complete disarray and is driving skilled people away from construction. The vast cost to a company or individual to have these now proven meaningless cards just to get on site is reducing the skills available. New build sites are always complaining about skills shortages but their insistence on fully qualified people taking further exams on health and safety or skills test to gain an unnecessary CSCS card simply pushes the most qualified away. What started out as a good idea is now a very expensive money making scam and skills hindrance to the industry.
    I always avoid anything CSCS as it is wasted money, the card proves nothing and is pointless, simply too much hassle and far too expensive !

Comments are closed.

Latest articles in News