The Construction Industry Council (has said that designers and principal designers don’t require a CSCS card to demonstrate competence.

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has made apprentice cards free in advance of the new academic year.

CSCS has updated its Smart Check app to be able to scan all but four of the 38 card schemes displaying the CSCS logo.

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has launched a new e-learning health & safety certification course.