North West Heritage Skills Hub
CSCS Heritage Skills Card
Skilled enough to work on heritage buildings?
Prove it with a CSCS card! English Heritage will be asking if you have the card from September 2010
Over a million people working in the construction industry are holders of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or other affiliated cards. These are demanded as proof of competence by industry organisations, employers, clients andGovernment. The CSCS Heritage Skills Card helps craftspeople who work on heritage buildings prove that they are competent to do their job and have health and safety awareness.
Why do I need one?
Having a qualified and carded workforce is more important than ever. English Heritage has endorsed the Heritage Skills NVQ Level 3 and CSCS Heritage Skills Card, demanding that all craftspeople undertaking conservation, repair, maintenance and restoration on their 400+ properties and sites will be working towards the CSCS Heritage Skills Card by 2010. It is expected that other heritage bodies and organisations with responsibility for pre-1919 building stock will follow suit.
How do I get one?
CSCS is working with the NHTG on the validation process and endorsement will be granted by three possible routes:
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Managed Industry Accreditation: Practitioners supply evidence of their relevant work experience supported by their employer’s endorsement that they continue to carry out this kind of work to a high standard. It is envisaged that this route will be available until September 2010.
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Approved Apprenticeship and Conservation Qualification: Demonstrating achievement of a recognised craft qualification and a recognised conservation qualification.
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Heritage Skills NVQ: Achievement of the Heritage Skills NVQ Level 3
For further information please contact our office on 0161 295 5076 or by emailing enquiries@ccinw.com