CSCS Accreditation 4

Question 1

What is the minimum age for an applicant to apply for most standard CSCS cards?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

Applicants must generally be at least 18 years old to apply for a standard CSCS card, though trainee routes may have different provisions.

Question 2

Which body is primarily responsible for managing and operating the CSCS scheme?

Accepted Answer

CSCS Ltd

Answer

CSCS Ltd is an independent company that manages the scheme, though it works closely with industry partners including CITB.

Question 3

An employer discovers a worker is using a CSCS card belonging to someone else. What should the employer do?

Accepted Answer

Confiscate the card and report the incident to CSCS

Answer

Using another person's CSCS card is fraud; the employer should remove the worker from site, confiscate the card, and report the misuse to CSCS.

Question 4

What type of CSCS card would a site supervisor with a relevant NVQ Level 3 and supervisory experience typically hold?

Accepted Answer

Black Manager card

Answer

The Black Manager/Supervisor card is for those in supervisory or management roles who hold appropriate qualifications such as an NVQ Level 3 in a supervisory discipline.

Question 5

Which statement best describes the Green CSCS card (Labourer)?

Accepted Answer

It requires the holder to have passed the HS&E test and hold a Health and Safety award

Answer

The Green Labourer card requires applicants to pass the CITB HS&E test and hold a relevant Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment award.

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS Accreditation 4