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mikecarr  
#1 Posted : 22 January 2016 14:51:52(UTC)
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mikecarr

Hi all

We have a young chap (18 yrs old) with us for 18mths as an apprentice (we are a facilities management company)

I've been looking into some worthwhile H&S training such as the IOSH working safely etc

He has asked if he would be able get a CSCS card.

Can anyone tell me how this works? Not coming from a construction background I've not had anything to do with them.

do they just go off and do a course or something?

Cheers

Mike
Ron Hunter  
#2 Posted : 22 January 2016 15:39:58(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

I have my own jaundiced views of CSCS which I won't trouble you with.

You'll find all the info. you need here:

http://www.citb.co.uk/ca...certificate-scheme-cscs/
JonCushen  
#3 Posted : 22 January 2016 17:26:35(UTC)
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JonCushen

He will need to sit the CSCS HSE Operatives test I believe - costs £19.50 and then will be able to apply for the relevant CSCS card which is £30 I believe. Which card all depends on his current qualifications, unless there is a specific card for apprentices (which I think there is??).

J
achrn  
#4 Posted : 25 January 2016 16:22:42(UTC)
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achrn

There's a book you can buy which has all the answers (or a smartphone app) and a video or two you're supposed to watch on Youtube. You just read the book/app and memorise all the answers, watch the videos a couple of times just before the test and then do the test.

Book the test direct - there are some sharp practices who will book the £30 test for youand charge yopu £90 for doing so.
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