CSCS labourers card ... Employers details needed?

[not_today]

Passed my level 1 operatives test today and rang the citb to get my card.

Whilst on hold the voice over stated that I cannot get my card without having employer/ giving their details?

Decided to hang up and ask here before I go off on one!

Do I need to be employed before I can get a card? Doesn't make sense to me seeing that all the agencies won't take me on without one ?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

You’ll have to check, but my understanding, is that you can put ‘self’ down if you are self employed.

 

[OCEANO]

Has anyone actually applied since they brought out the changes and gain employment? - I may just get a laborer card as i am stuck in the same position.

 

[simon helstrip]

i went to get my cscs labourer card last year and glad to say i passed, but no you dont have to put down an employers details. well i didnt lol

 

[Martyn Fletcher]

i went to get my cscs labourer card last year and glad to say i passed, but no you dont have to put down an employers details. well i didnt lol

Actually, you do.
It is a new requirement as of October 2017. Evidence of qualifications and proof of employment.
I too am in the middle of applying for an ECS card and have hit the same hurdle. I am self employed but will be doing a couple of days a week on site. No employer as such because I will be working for free to gain experience.
With regard to entering "self" on the application, I will contact ECS next week to clarify. Thanks for the heads-up.