The Construction Industry’s Leading Certification

Card Scheme

How SmartCards workSmartCards can be read using an enabled smartphone, tablet

device or Card reader connected to a laptop or PC

• Android Smartphones with Near Field

Communication (NFC)

• Not available through Apple

• 3 different apps available through Google

Play CSCS Go Smart, CSCS Time and

Attendance and CSCS On-Site Training

• CITB Health, safety an environment test

information now shown on CHIP

• New online Card Checker available soon

Scheme changes

Scheme Changes

• Recognition of Academic Qualifications

• Requirement for a QCF Single Unit Level One Award to

obtain a Green Card for Labourers

• Introduction of a red Apprentice Card

• Introduction of a red Provisional Card

• CRO and Site Visitor card ‘clean up’

Academically Qualified Persons Card (AQP)

CSCS AQP cards issued to holders of:-

• Construction Related HNC and HND

• Construction Related Degrees

• NEBOSH Construction Certificates and National

Diplomas

• CIOB Certificates

• 5 year life

• Renewable

• AQP cardholders who go on to achieve a relevant

vocational qualification, or membership of a

recognised professional body, can then apply for a

different card on renewal

AQP Card

• From 1st July 2014 green card applicants must achieve a

new level one qualification - Health and Safety in a

Construction Environment Award (or a recognised

equivalent – more information is available on the CSCS website)

• Green cards will be renamed:

Green Card Changes

Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Award

• Covers five key areas:

– Principles of Risk Assessment

– Safe Manual Handling

– Working Safely at Height

– Risks to Health

– Working Safely around Plant and Machinery.

More information on the content available at

www.cscs.uk.com/greencard

Recognition of existing training

• Process for mapping existing training courses against the

new standard – not only content but also assessment

protocols

• If approved, continue with current arrangements

• Currently only Site Safety Plus Health and Safety

Awareness has been mapped and approved.

• Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness must be in

date at time of application.

• Also required to be retaken at Renewal of Labourer card

Summary

• From 1st July 2014 everyone applying for a new or

renewed Green Card will be required to:

– Pass the HS&E test

– Complete the QCF Level 1 single unit Award or

approved alternative

• By end of 2019 all Green Cards will be based on the

achievement of a suitable qualification.

Provisional Card

• For those with no qualification recognised by CSCS

and not registered on a relevant training course

• Applicants must pass CITB’s Operative Health, Safety

and Environment Test

• Valid for 6 months and cannot be renewed

• Available from July 14

Provisional Card • Purpose:

o probationary periods whilst employers assess

suitability for employment

o supervised work experience

o Holders of expires CSO card (only until 31 January

2015)

• Before this card expires the cardholder must be

registered for or achieve a recognised construction

related qualification to then apply for the Labourer card

or the appropriate card for their occupation.

Apprentice Card

• Applicants need to be registered on a recognised

apprenticeship framework

• Valid for 4 years and 6 months

• Available from July 14

Health, safety and environment test

• Apps now available on Android and Apple for the Revision Materials

• 3 levels of App – Free, £3.99, £5.99 through Google Play and Apple Store

• Download also available for XP, Vista and Windows 8 PC’s

• Arrests, convictions and imprisonment – a result of CITB investigations into card fraud

• In some instances, deportations have occurred following imprisonment

• Assets seized • HS&E tests revoked following

investigations• Several centres suspended

due to abuse of scheme rules• Campaign underway to

highlight fraud issues.Report.it@citb.co.uk

Fraud

www.cscs.uk.com