Why is a CSCS Card so important?

The CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Card  is an essential card for all the people who work in the construction industry.  The reason it is  mandatory is because it provides a proof of an individual being fully aware of the health and safety implications of working on a Construction site. Not only that, the level of CSCS Card that a particular individual holds, also gives employers an indication to the level of qualifications an individual has and their level of competence in their particular field. The higher the level of CSCS Card an individual has the more job prospects they are likely to achieve. The qualifications that are most popular in the construction industry are Construction NVQ's (National Vocational Qualifications). 

A CSCS Card can only be gained by passing the appropriate CSCS Test. This test comprises of 50 multiple choice questions and has a duration of 45 minutes. The test is all about health and safety on site. However, all construction trades differ and the risk of working on site will differ from one site to another. Therefore , it is important that an individual takes the correct CSCS test depending upon their current job description and level of responsibility i.e may be a manager or supervisor. 

Overall the importance of a CSCS is not only mandatory from a legal point of view but also can increase chances of job prospects for an individual.

CSCS Health, Safety and Environmental Test. Why is it so important for the Construction Industry?

The Construction Industry is a large scale industry which has a variety of job prospects for individuals to choose from. As the Construction Industry involves building structures from the foundation to the top, it also comes with a responsibility for a lot of care to be taken whilst working on site. This is because there is use of heavy machinery along with hazardous materials and corrosives etc. It is  therefore essential that for all people who will be entering a Construction site, they need to follow strict guidance and rules in order to work under health and safety regulations. This is where the Health,  Safety and Environmental Test is very important to take, as it ensures that the individual understands the risks of being on site. It is a legal requirement to have passed this test before going on site. 

There are 3 different types of CSCS Tests which can be taken depending upon the candidates job description and the level of responsibility undertaken by them.  The three types of tests are the Operatives Test, Specialist Test and Managers and Professionals Test. On successfully passing the test, the candidate can apply for an appropriate CSCS Card which is a mandatory card in order to enter or work on a Construction site. In all, the CSCS Health, Safety and Environmental Test is designed to ensure the safety of all individuals working on site and that the individuals do not pose a threat to other colleagues on site by unsafe practice.