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CSCS Smart Check upgrade delivers richer site-level data to support industry workforce planning

Andrew Devine — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:33:52 +0000

New API fields capturing location, site ID and reason-for-read are now live, strengthening Smart Check’s ability to inform industry. The card verification platform, CSCS Smart Check, has been upgraded to return a greater range of information to employers and industry, including the reason for a card scan plus the site ID and GPS coordinates for the location where the read took place.

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Understanding Social Media Scams

Andrew Devine — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:50 +0000

Social media is awash with adverts for CSCS cards without tests or qualifications, however these are advanced fee fraud scams, where payment is taken but no card is ever sent. These scams claim to offer a way to get a card without requiring qualifications or health and safety knowledge. CSCS does not advertise our cards on any social media platforms, if you see any ads offering cards without a…

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What to do once you pass your Health, Safety and Environment test

Andrew Devine — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:51:18 +0000

To apply for a CSCS card you need two things, firstly a recognised qualification, or proof that you are enrolled on a qualification or apprenticeship. Second, a pass in the appropriate CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test relevant to the role you will be carrying out on site or an approved alternative, such as the CIC Health and Safety Course. Please note if you are new to the industry…

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CITB Price Changes

Andrew Devine — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:37:12 +0000

On 1 April 2026, CITB has confirmed it will be implementing a price increase across some products and services. CSCS does not own or operate tests or qualifications, and any questions relating to these changes should be done via CITB directly. The following changes are being made: Frequently Asked Questions What prices are changing? The prices for the following CITB products are…

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Arrests made in investigation into alleged fraudulent activity at testing centre in Winchester

Andrew Devine — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:16:21 +0000

Officers investigating suspected fraudulent activity at an independent testing centre in Winchester have carried out two warrants and made four arrests. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Economic Crime Unit have been conducting an investigation into suspicious activity at a test centre on Southgate Street, following a referral from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). ITC’…

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How to get a CSCS Manager card

Matthew Rogerson — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:51:05 +0000

If you’re a construction manager or technical specialist in the UK, you may need to apply for the black CSCS Manager Card. Designed for senior professionals in construction management or technical roles, this card provides evidence of your qualifications and health & safety knowledge, helping to demonstrate elements of competence to employers as required by the Building Safety Act and progress…

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CSCS Group publishes Annual Review for 2025

Matthew Rogerson — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:07:18 +0000

CSCS Group has published its Annual Review for 2025 – a year in which the card scheme celebrated its 30-year anniversary. At the centre of the Group’s priorities during its 30th year has been the development of the Digital Skills Passport infrastructure, with the My CSCS app at its heart. My CSCS is the Digital…

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CSCS Alliance confirms appointment of new Chair – Marion Marsland

Andrew Devine — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:53:54 +0000

The CSCS Alliance – the collective voice of the 37 card schemes that carry the CSCS logo – today announced the appointment of Marion Marsland as its new Chair. Marion will lead the Alliance as it continues to drive higher standards and improved safety across construction and the built environment. With over 40 years’ experience in the thermal insulation sector, Marion has worked across…

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CSCS PQP Card Changes: Institute of Roofing (IoR) Dissolution

Andrew Devine — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:08:48 +0000

Following confirmation that the Institute of Roofing (IoR) is in the process of dissolving, CSCS will no longer accept new applications for Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) cards based on IoR membership from 1st January 2026. Existing cardholders will retain their cards until 30th September 2026, after which they will be withdrawn. Any new applications for the PQP card based on IoR…

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Spotting and reporting qualification fraud

Andrew Devine — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:32 +0000

By Marcus Mills – Fraud Prevention Manager, CSCS Cards Industry is well versed in being able to verify that a CSCS card is genuine – using CSCS Smart Check via an API, app or website is the only way to digitally confirm that a CSCS-logoed card is legitimate. Qualification fraud, however, is more complex to root out, as even a genuine card could have been gained via a fraudulent…

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