Category Archives: NVQ
Your Tiler CSCS Card: Some Frequently Asked Questions
The Tiler CSCS Card is the industry standard method of identification and accreditation’s for competence and health and safety knowledge. You will need a Tiler CSCS Card to get work on most British building sites. The Card contains all the information your employer needs to know about you: your photograph; your name; your registration number; […]
Local Labour Recruitment Does Not Mean Lowered Standards in Construction
The only thing better than hearing news of a new construction project, is hearing that they plan to use as many local workers as possible. Keeping labour local means more work for Sheffield NVQ qualified construction workers as well as the opportunity for recognition in your own community that hopefully leads to future work in […]
The Plasterer CSCS Card and the Plasterer NVQ
The Plasterer CSCS Card is available to all Plasterers who have achieved a Plastering NVQ Level. The Card shows the competence of the individual and is representative of his or her path through industry approved accreditations (in this case the Plastering NVQ and the CSCS Health, Safety & Environment Test) to the position that he […]
The Carpenter CSCS Card Explained
In order to work in the UK building industry as a Carpenter, you will need a Carpenter CSCS Card. Your Card is evidence both to your employer and to the owner of the site that you have the qualifications and experience necessary to do the job you want at the level you desire. Your Carpenter […]
Why Your Joiner CSCS Card is Vital For Getting Work
You are now required to produce your Joiner CSCS Card before you are allowed to work as a joiner on the vast majority of UK building sites. The Card is part of the recognised national scheme for measuring competence, skill and health and safety knowledge in the more than 350 trades that are built into […]
Positive Publicity Brought on by Construction NVQ Holders
As a Liverpool construction business owner you have the opportunity to make a difference in the community. Projects that truly mean something are often made public and this gives you an excellent opportunity to showcase your company. You also have the opportunity to be considered for awards, and few things speak louder than a public […]
Companies Realising the Importance of NVQ and CSCS Cards
Back in the day, anyone with a toolbox could show up on a construction site and be put to work immediately; no training required. Luckily, the importance of safety and proper training has been brought to the forefront and governments are doing all they can to enforce strict rules to ensure the safety of construction […]
Owners Who Want Recognition Should Require NVQ’s
As the owner of a local construction company you know that being awarded major jobs does wonders for you and your company. Not only does it give you more publicity than you know what to do with and more advertising than you could ever possibly pay for, it shows that your team was selected as […]