The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has made apprentice cards free in advance of the new academic year.
It made the move after feedback showed that some employers were not aware of the apprentice card. Others were put off applying for it by the lengthy apprenticeship registration processes.
As a result, many employers have been opting for the labourer card instead.
At the same time, CSCS will be introducing a new process for anyone experiencing difficulties with their apprenticeship registration. In this scenario, the new entrant applies for the £36 provisional card, before moving onto the apprentice card for free.
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