CSCS Card

[Donovan Vigus]

Hello,

I would like to get a CSCS card but to get one I need to be employed which I currently am not.
For me to become more employable I would need to have a card. So what is the best way to go about this?

Thanks

Don

 

[RM11541]

you could go for an ecs card (ancillary operative) without being in work. you might need to sit a health and safety test though.

 

[Donovan Vigus]

I did the test already. They said I can get the card asking as I can provide course details and that I am working to level 3. I am working to level 2 at the moment. I am looking to do level 3 next year as the college I am with only offers up to level 2.
I will look it up and check if I can fulfill the criteria.

Thanks.

 

[RM11541]

yeah the rules are a bit confusing. i think you can get a trainee card, but only if you have sponsorship from an employer. the basic ancillary operative doesn't need specific sponsorship or proof of quals.

 

[Donovan Vigus]

Ok that sound a little easier. Thanks you have been very helpful.

 

[Rpa07]

With the job centre you can CSCS for free, make an appointment to see if they can get you on a day course - free as well. CSCS not ECS you'd have to find that yourself. You'll get ancillary labourer if not on a course.

 

[Anthony S]

CSCS cards are changing and becoming trade specific so unless you have a trade with a qualification or working towards a trade qualification I don't they will issue a card even if you sit the health and safety assessment.

I sat my ECS today to renew my ECS card and sites are heading more and more towards no ECS card or CSCS card no entry.

 

[Shane Mullan]

Don, how did it go in the end?