25th March 2006, 06:58 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by chrysalis
I have just passed the health and safety test to get a CSCS card ... how useful is this card in archaeology and would it be accepted instead of a Safe Pass if I wanted to work in Ireland?
It has been reported on BAJR that some construction sites might not admit archaeologists without a CSCS card. Although I have yet to come across this in general practice, I have seen the CSCS card in effect used in lieu of a security pass on some larger infrastructure projects. I don't believe there has yet been a BAJR job advert that requires UK archaeologists to possess the CSCS card as a pre-requisite to employment. I am pretty certain that the manner in which UK H&S legislation is interpreted would allow a strong case to be made for the cost of the CSCS card (if a pre-requisite to employment) to be paid by the employer. So unless you like collecting ID cards I would say save yourself ?20 and wait for your next employer to pay.
Nothing to stop you stating on your CV that you have taken and passed the course, irrespective of whether you have the card.
The second part of the question is easy. No it wouldn't be accepted instead of a SafePass in the Irish Republic.