CSCS: Demonstrating Competence

Following the introduction of the Building Safety Act and the increased focus on competence, all CSCS cards obtained via Industry Accreditation will expire on 31 December. With just under 4 weeks to go until the deadline, CSCS has confirmed that there are still over 15,000 individuals who hold an Industry Accreditation card, and companies should have a plan in place to move workers onto the relevant card as soon as possible. CSCS has issued guidance on replacing Blue, Gold and Black Industry Accreditation cards, and there are increased CITB grant rates available for workers achieving certain S/NVQs to replace cards.

CSCS has also announced that the initial validity of a Labourer card will be reduced from five to two years from 1 February 2025 to encourage more new entrants to start on the appropriate Red card with a recognised training pathway. Any operatives who continue in a labouring role will be able to renew their card for five years by providing evidence that they are employed as a labourer.