FIS has introduced two offers to help drylining operatives upgrade to the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card, an essential replacement for the expired CRO cards which cannot be renewed.
20% discount
The first offer is a 20% discount off the full price of upgrading their current CRO card in the drylining trade to a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card for £995 + VAT. The old CRO cards are expiring and will not be renewed which means operatives need to upgrade to a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card in drylining. This will include registration, paperwork, onsite assessment and NVQ level 2 completion which will enable them to become qualified in drylining and invest in their future. The Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card is valid for five years.
Updgrade in two days for £300 + VAT
The second offer is a fast track route for experienced drylining finishers to upgrade from their current CRO card to a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card in two days for £300 + VAT. Operatives only spend one day away from site to gain their qualification and get the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card. This an opportunity for operatives to turn their experience into a qualification so they can work on site.
This is a part of the Fit-out Futures programme which aims to get a carded workforce, this a brilliant opportunity for FIS members to get their operatives upgraded to the Blue Skilled Workers CSCS card and get them qualified and on site.
For more information click here or email CSCScards@thefis.org
FIS members should be aware that there is currently a substantial call waiting time when telephoning the CSCS call centre run by CITB.
We have heard reports of callers being left on hold for over an hour and/or being disconnected from the call when trying to renew or obtain new Construction Skills Certification Scheme cards.
Are you currently experiencing problems in trying to contact CSCS?
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A CSCS spokesperson said: “We apologise for the increased length of time it has taken to answer calls and are working with CITB to introduce a number of measures to bring call wait times back to acceptable levels. In the meantime, we ask our customers to bear with us. Our busiest times are between 12pm to 2pm, and 4pm to 6pm. Cardholders who call outside of these times will have a shorter wait on the phones.”
If you have a general question relating to CSCS you can use the new webchat service on the CSCS website; simply wait for the Web Chatbox to appear on the CSCS website, submit your question and a member of the team will assist you.
If your question relates to an ongoing application, you will have to contact the CSCS team by calling 0344 994 4777 or emailing customerservices@cscs.co.uk
For those inquiring about replacing their CRO cards, please visit www.cscs.uk.com/cro. This webpage will explain all you need to know about replacing your CRO card.
Alternatively, for anyone wanting to know what card they can apply for, please use the Card Finder tool on the CSCS website: www.cscs.uk.com/cardfinder
Could members who are experiencing any problems please let FIS know by emailing info@thefis.org
As the CSCS priorities for 2018 continue the drive towards qualifying the workforce, the next step towards a fully qualified workforce is perhaps the most challenging. Industry Accreditation (IA), also known as Grandfather Rights, allowed workers to obtain CSCS cards on the strength of an employers’ recommendation rather than the achievement of a recognised qualification.
To meet the requirements of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) the CSCS will develop plans to move all IA cardholders to a recognised qualification.
Achieving this within the necessary timescales will require extensive industry consultation prior to implementation. In the meantime, existing cardholders can renew their cards in accordance with the scheme rules.
The withdrawal of IA will be the final step towards achieving the CLC’s requirement of ensuring nationally recognised qualifications are in place for all occupations.
CSCS closed IA to new applicants in 2010 but those already holding a card are currently able to renew on the same basis.
You can use the card finder to check what qualifications you need for your occupation in order to apply for a CSCS card. Alternatively, you can call the CSCS Contact Centre on 0344 994 4777.
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