Following significant consultation with members of the professional bodies that are represented by the CIC, the process of applying for CSCS cards has become much simpler.
Construction professionals who achieve S/NVQ Level 4 or 5 (these will become NVQ Diplomas in the new Qualifications & Credit framework in England and Wales with different level allocations during 2010) in a relevant occupation can, on also passing the Managerial and Professionals (MAP) health and safety test, apply for a CSCS black card. The platinum CSCS card will be withdrawn simultaneously.
Professional body members who hold an existing platinum or black card will be able to renew it as a black card when it expires.
Gold cards for supervisors/technical level occupations based on achieve S/NVQ Level 3, remain unchanged.
Graham Watts, chief executive of the Construction Industry Council says: “Since CSCS cards for professionals were introduced, members of CIC’s professional bodies have been keen to demonstrate leadership in health and safety on site through ownership of CSCS Cards. I welcome these developments to the Scheme because they will make the process of applying for the appropriate cards less time consuming and much more straightforward.”
An event launching the CSCS professionals card will take place on 25 March at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at 5.30pm. For further details contact Rita Courtney rcourtney@cic.org.uk
