CSCS card

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:08 pm

Well I have managed to get by so far without having to get a CSCS card but it seems that nearly every site now insists on all contractors having one. So I paid the

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:23 pm

What's a CSCS card?

I'm sure other European countries don't pursue H&S and other regulations with the same absolute, to the letter, vigour that this place does. It seems one big conspiracy to get this country on it's knees, something that's been tried a couple of times in the past without success but is now being achieved by EU stealth. :x

Sorry but you did mention soap boxes.

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:30 pm

It's called the "construction safety certificate scheme" I just can't believe that I have to effectively be tested to enable me to do the same job that I have been doing for 20 years. Apparently they send someone out to site to watch you do the various aspects of the job and then you can get a bloody NVQ, Whoop de doo.

mirage · Post by **mirage** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:48 pm

yeh it is very stupid, all our companies sites now insist on it being shown before being allowed on site.

ive been waiting for my gold card for months.

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:00 pm

for every man or woman out there trying to work for themselves there are five trying to stop them :roll:

best bit is nik you will have probably forgot more about floor laying than the person teaching course knows

good luck with it mate

cheers

jason

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:05 pm

NVQ - No Value Qualification as you can't actually fail it :? I have a low opinion of NVQ'S and i've got a D32/33.

IWANT1 · Post by **IWANT1** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:47 pm

Done my CSCS test about four years back they never said/asked about NVQ's although i have a few. All common sense, HS stuff really i didn't read up on anything as the company i worked for paid so wasnt fussed about passing.

The assessor bit of the NVQ/GNVQ is a load of tosh too Ive gained my A1 assessors award recently after about 2hours of training. Strangest thing is you don't kneed do know diddly squat about the subject your assessing

James Breadvan · Post by **James Breadvan** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:25 pm

Did me cscs years ago too. You are officaily a dunce if you fail the first test :lol:

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:32 pm

I took my CSCS test in January Nik, part of James clients requirements. The DVD rom is very useful and will run through most of what you need I suspect.

As Breadvan states the examination itself is laughably simple with an 80% pass mark I think. I got 100% correct in 3 minutes flat (42 questions I seem to recall) I am not bright (go on, get it out of your system) but it really just requires a bit of planning and preperation.

Regards the 'effort' justifying the need.... I would really just consider that the competition are in the same boat and you don't want them to have an advantage, do you? Do it Nik. If for no other reason, you will see just how stupid some people really are :lol: (One guy I met was there for his third attempt)

Rob_B · Post by **Rob_B** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:16 am

pablo wrote:NVQ - No Value Qualification as you can't actually fail it :? I have a low opinion of NVQ'S and i've got a D32/33.

:lol: I agree, NVQ's are a bit of a joke..you seem to get them for nothing.

and in responce to finding it difficult to work for yourself..its a bit of a p**s take if you ask me :x as I am finding out at the moment