Interested in career progression? Then gaining an Construction NVQ qualification may be the answer for you!!

The construction industry has a wide range of subjects ranging from  carpentry  to plastering. Many people in the construction are not qualified and are working due to their experience in their particular subject.  This is why gaining an NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) in their subject is a  great way to stand out for potential employers. Not only will it mean gaining a vast knowledge in their field of work, but also will gain a nationally recognised qualification. There are levels of NVQ ranging from level 1-7 and the higher a qualification you achieve, the more expertise you can gain in that subject.

The most advantageous thing about gaining an NVQ Qualification is that you do not have to miss a day's work and an examiner will come to examine your acquired skills on site. Also having a Construction NVQ Qualification means that you can gain a more advanced CSCS Card which is essential for working safely on a Construction site.

Overall, the best way to progress your career in Construction is to gain a NVQ Qualification to become more skilled in our field of work and also to stand out more for potential employers.

Yellow CSCS Card-Construction Site Visitors have an obligation to have a CSCS Card.

CSCS Cards are mandatory for anyone visiting a Construction Site. Not only for  skilled workers, but even for individuals who may be coming into contact with a Construction Site for administrative purposes. CSCS Cards are mandatory as they provide proof that an individual is aware of the health and safety implications of being on a construction site, where there can be very heavy machinery and  vehicles. 

A Yellow CSCS Card can be issued to anyone who has passed the Operatives Health, Safety and Environmental Test. The individual does not have to have any qualifications as the card just allows the individual to enter the site safely and legally. They will not be able to carry out any skilled work with this card, for example labour work. In case the individual wants to carry out other skilled work they will need to obtain a different CSCS Card which gives them the authority to carry out the work in their specialist field.

In all, the Yellow CSCS Card is a Construction Site Visitor Card and it shows the importance of having a good knowledge of the health and safety implications of working on site.