1st December 2005, 11:42 PM
CSCS cards are becoming very common requirements. Many major construction contractors will not allow anyone to work on their site (or even make regular visits) unless they hold one.
The cards are supposed to certify the holder as competent in a particular trade or occupation. Part of that competence is that they must have passed a test on health and safety, and it is this aspect that makes the contractor companies want everyone to have one.
The last time I looked, archaeology was not one of the listed trades or occupations. However, quite a few of the available occupations are very general. I, and several of my colleagues, hold cards as 'environmental managers', while one of my other colleagues is a 'conservation consultant'.
The test is computerised. You are given 45 minutes to answer the questions, and the degree of difficulty is indicated by the fact that it took me under 4 minutes.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished
The cards are supposed to certify the holder as competent in a particular trade or occupation. Part of that competence is that they must have passed a test on health and safety, and it is this aspect that makes the contractor companies want everyone to have one.
The last time I looked, archaeology was not one of the listed trades or occupations. However, quite a few of the available occupations are very general. I, and several of my colleagues, hold cards as 'environmental managers', while one of my other colleagues is a 'conservation consultant'.
The test is computerised. You are given 45 minutes to answer the questions, and the degree of difficulty is indicated by the fact that it took me under 4 minutes.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished