If you’re worried that a member of your team has an expired or incorrect CSCS Card, you should check your workers CSCS Cards by checking the app, it’s both you and your team’s responsibility to keep a log of this. If it is expired, get them off site and started on the CITB Health and Safety Test. If it’s the wrong CSCS Card all together, get your worker started on a new construction NVQ.
So, you’ve come onto site. It’s your average, run-of-the-mill, typical working day when suddenly your workmate has a problem.
It’s an expired or incorrect CSCS Card.
We wanna be clear.
If your worker doesn’t have their CSCS card checked and up to date, they should leave the site immediately.
And because there isn’t a grace period you should start the process of renewal as soon as you can!
So, here’s everything you need to know.
A common question asked is “My CSCS card has expired can I still work?” and the answer is no.
That’s why it’s so essential to make sure your business is compliant with regulations. Last thing you want is your workers to be sent off site during a project with a tight deadline.
A dud CSCS card means a failed compliance audit, and CDM 2015 states that competence is a requirement that must be proven on every site.
We also want to put a common misconception to rest, some workers think that your CSCS cards are checked by a government body, or an outside inspector.
It’s actually enforced on the gate by the principal contractor’s team, by site security, or through some Smart Check turnstiles on larger sites.
So, as a firm, the responsibility lies solely on you.
Best thing to do right now to check you CSCS card expiry date is to check the app.
The free CSCS Card Smart Check app verifies all cards, that’s a total of 2.1 million cards, both digital and physical from your mobile phone.
But make sure you get this in your noggin, it’s two checks you should be doing.
You’ve gotta ensure its’s both up to date and the right CSCS card for the role of your worker.
So, your CSCS Card has expired? Don’t fret, but also act quickly.
Get them started on the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test, and reapply online.
You should have your card sorted in the next 10 working days.
We also just want to put your mind at rest regarding your construction NVQ, that qualification doesn’t expire, so you don’t need to worry about getting your CSCS card without an NVQ
Renewing your CSCS Card is very common in the construction industry, as it ensures that everyone on site is keeping their workplace compliant and safe for all workers
This can happen and the problem remains the same, even if it’s up to date, it’s still non-compliant.
So, if you’re thinking you can get a CSCS card without qualifications specific to your role. Think again.
Wondering what’s the next step?
Well, we’re not going to renew it. Instead, we’re going to get you a new one.
We can give you a hand with that by ensuring your construction NVQ is the right qualification for your CSCS Card.
There’s also the whole thing with Grandfather Rights.
Basically, it used to be that experienced workers held cards without a formal qualification.
Well, that avenue closed on the 30th of June 2024. Meaning that most workers with an IA card now have to get their construction NVQ to hold a valid CSCS Card.
It’s a hassle, we get it, but don’t worry. Getting a construction NVQ with DMR Training means we can work around you, and you’ll never have to sit in a classroom.
Like we just said, you don’t need to go back to college.
We make sure that your construction NVQs are gained while you’re working, meaning you’re assessed on site.
You can even receive funding for specific construction NVQs so your business doesn’t have to spend unnecessary pocket money to ensure your workers are compliant.
So, if your worker doesn’t have the right CSCS Card, or it’s expired, it’s not the end of the world at all, and best of all, they can remain productive while they earn their qualification.
DMR Training provides that for you. We make sure that you’re not missing out on any work if your worker is missing the correct CSCS Card.
If you’re still unsure, get in touch with us, and we’ll get back to you.
