27th February 2006, 01:48 PM
One of my colleagues has brought the following to my attention:
The CSCS website has a new list of "Construction Related Occupations", which qualify for a White Card, and which includes "Archaeologist Technician", which is at the "Craft and Operative" level. It also says the following:
CSCS cards certify the holder as being qualified to do the job concerned, as part of which they have to pass a health-and-safety knowledge test. The latter is the main reason for requiring staff to hold a card.
For some archaeologists, it is possible to obtain cards at a "Technical, Managerial and Supervisory" level rather than a "Craft and Operative" level, although these will not name you as an archaeologist. I, for instance, am accredited as an "Environmental Manager", while one of my colleagues is a "Conservation Consultant", while in fact both of us are archaeologists.
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Quote:quote:As you probably aware archaeologists can now get a CSCS white card (http://www.cscs.uk.com/occupations/croA-..._available). From the 1st of August this replaced the old letter of non-availability.
Most construction sites now require CSCS cards for all personnel
The CSCS website has a new list of "Construction Related Occupations", which qualify for a White Card, and which includes "Archaeologist Technician", which is at the "Craft and Operative" level. It also says the following:
Quote:quote:WHITE CARD - CONSTRUCTION RELATED OCCUPATION (CRO)
This new card covers occupations which are not covered by a CSCS card. From 1 August 2005 it replaced the letter of non-availability.
The card shows the holder's occupation and carries a photograph of the cardholder. Applicants will also need to pass the relevant Health & Safety Test. For details please ring 0870 6004020 or visit http://www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk/health_safety.
A CRO card costs ?20 and is valid for five years. To renew an applicant must take and pass the health and safety test.
From 1 August 2005 CSCS will no longer issue non availability letters. Holders of non-availability letters are advised to apply for a CRO card as soon as possible as some sites may refuse entry without one. Entry with or without the CRO card will be at the discretion of the site controller. However it should be noted that one large group of companies, the Major Contractors Group, have warned that the last date for acceptance of non-availability letters, on their sites, will be 31 December 2005.
The CSCS helpdesk, on 0870 4178777, can help with any queries.
CSCS cards certify the holder as being qualified to do the job concerned, as part of which they have to pass a health-and-safety knowledge test. The latter is the main reason for requiring staff to hold a card.
For some archaeologists, it is possible to obtain cards at a "Technical, Managerial and Supervisory" level rather than a "Craft and Operative" level, although these will not name you as an archaeologist. I, for instance, am accredited as an "Environmental Manager", while one of my colleagues is a "Conservation Consultant", while in fact both of us are archaeologists.
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to let, fully furnished