cscs cards

[fergie]

hi everybody just seeing if any body can tell me if it is possible to obtain a cscs card even if you are new to the game and have not reg as self employed yet :hurray:

 

[heatybob]

you dont need to be self employed to obtain a cscs card,this card is atainable by any one over 18,and is issued for differant trades ie plumbing,elecs etc,it is simply a means of telling main contractors that you are aware and have passed a safty test,this card is a must have for you to go on site,dont confuse cscs cards with cis cards that are (or were)issued by the tax office to sub contractors to enable employers to tax subbys at the correct rate. i am sure someone on here will have a number for the cscs people, hope this helps

 

[fergie]

thanks heatybob this has been very helpful cheers

 

[ChaseTiling]

To book the test, click here: ConstructionSkills - Booking a test

It's done at your local DVLA theory testing centre. It's advisable to order the revision book too.

Good luck!

 

[DaveCSC]

If you live in the Staffordshire area you can complete a test at our training centre in Stoke. www.tradeteacher.co.uk

 

[burncross]

its very easy to take the test, more common sense really and all multiple choice
not a problem with any one with half a brain :conehead:

 

[whiskeydram]

any college that teaches constuction will let u sit it 1 day including exam £80 -£120 depending where.

 

[Alan.P]

any college that teaches constuction will let u sit it 1 day including exam £80 -£120 depending where.

I can't remember exactly what mine was, it was a couple of years back, I don't recall it being as much as that though, have they gone up that much ?

 

[medlar]

i think you lads are getting confused,i think you are reffering to the health and safety part NOT the actual CSCS card

Jimmy

 

[A1 Assessor]

Hi Fergie,

Contact your local driving test centre to book the test, no need for 1 day tuition, if you don`t know much about site safety, buy the book (amazon) around £8, the test costs £17.49 and is multiple choice on a touch screen, if you want the CSCS card this will cost an additional £25.

Glad to help

 

[DaveCSC]

You can contact the CSCS booking centre on 0870 600 4020 and they can book a test for you locally for the same costs as A1 Assessor has quoted. For more infomration on CSCS cards view their websiate at www.cscs.uk.com On this site you can download a copy of the cscs card application form and read about the diffreent cards and occupations available.

As well as the book you can buy a CD ROM that lets you sit mock tests, which can be very useful and the cost of the disc is about £12 or so.