Welcome to Able Skills CSCS Card Training

Why do we need CSCS cards?

CSCS cards give you access to construction sites and will become mandatory in the near future so it is the requirement for all on-site workers to obtain their CSCS cards (Construction Services Certification Scheme).
In effect, if you don't have a CSCS card, you will be ineligible to work on most construction sites in the UK and risk exclusion from work within the industry.

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone working within the construction industry, on site, is qualified and competent in health and safety and many contractors are already asking for all workers on their sites to hold CSCS cards.

In order to obtain a CSCS card you will be required to sit an online multiple choice test which are held at various test centres around the Country.

The cards are colour coded in line with your qualifications and there are varying levels of cards:

• For someone with no formal construction qualifications a green card (site operative) would apply.
• For someone registered for an NVQ (but not yet achieved) or a Construction Award, a red card (trainee) would apply.
• For NVQ Level 2 this would be a blue card (Skilled worker) or blue again if you are an Experienced Worker (have worked for at least 1 year of job experience) – this however is issued on a  temporary basis and cannot be renewed but can be replaced with a Skilled worker card once NVQ level 2 is achieved. You would need to ensure that your trade is covered by CSCS.

How can I obtain a CSCS card if I am not qualified in a specific subject?

Able Skills has a dedicated Health and Safety advisor, IOSH &NEBOSH Certified, always available.

With his help, we are able to provide you with the training to help you pass your health and safety test. The kind of card you are eligible for is dependant upon the above card details.
If you decide to undertake any kind of health and safety training, we strongly recommend that you enquire as to the expertise and qualification of the health and safety advisor being provided.

A qualified instructor will ensure that all areas of site health and safety are covered and will ensure that all of your learning material is relevant for the test and for when you are working on site.

If you are looking to go out on site, not necessarily in a specific trade but maybe looking to cover various tasks, a site operative card will be for you. You will need to attend for 1 day only for your training and we will book the test for you.

If you are looking to cover various different subjects on site, Able Skills offers a comprehensive list of training courses. We can provide you with short courses in Tiling, Plastering, Bricklaying and Carpentry to name but a few. Additionally, we are also equipped to offer you qualifications in these subjects accredited by either CAA (Construction Awards Alliance) or City & Guilds.

Training Options:

If you are working in a specific trade at the moment and have not embarked on assessments for NVQ, maybe Able Skills can help you. Alternatively, if you have not yet had training in a specific area but would like to obtain qualifications, Able Skills provides training as follows:

CAA ICA Plastering
CAA ICA Tiling
CAA ICA Bricklaying

These are fast track training courses and can provide you with a recognised qualification in as little as 6 weeks. These particular awards have CSCS training and the test incorporated within them so in effect, you have the training, the ability and the skills card to start work immediately.

Additional qualifications available in the Construction field at Able Skills are City & Guilds qualifications in:

Plastering: C&G 6217-04
Bricklaying: C&G 6217-07
Carpentry: C&G 6217-02
Multi Craft: C&G 6217-08

These are all fantastic qualifications and although CSCS is not mandatory, we will provide the training and test as part of the course. This will enable you to obtain the site operative card with your trade stated on the reverse and help you gain employment.

Able Skills prides themselves in the high level of training provided. We have worked very hard to secure various accreditations from CAA (CAA), City & Guilds, NICEIC, EAL and Logic Certification. We have recruited the best tradesmen available, including ex-college lecturers and ex forces trainers. These instructors have all obtained their Assessing and Internal Verification awards which ensures that along with their expertise in their field, they also have the required qualifications to teach and ensure a smooth process is in place.

We are specialists in all areas of construction training and we are still always looking to offer more.

If you are looking to obtain NVQs in your trade, we are able to assess you on site if you are Plastering, Tiling or Bricklaying but if you have already spent years within your trade but have never obtained any qualifications; there is also a route for you. This is the Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA). This will involve you having an interview and if accepted, an assessment which will be complete in a day, providing you with an NVQ in your trade subject and a Skilled Worker Card.

If you require any additional information about CSCS cards or the training we provide, please feel free to contact us on 01322 280202 where staff are on hand 7 days each week to answer any additional questions you may have. You can also contact us by Email: info@ableskills.co.uk.

Course Fees are £115 all inclusive.

To Book please phone our booking line on 0808 100 3245

Able Building Skills Centre are giving £ 1.00 to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity for every course booked.