11th August 2013, 01:03 PM
So if I have been working as an archaeologist for 17 years without an CSCS card is it an upgrade to existing skills or an entry level qualification if I go and pay for one? And is taking a training course course in a particular set of software up grading of skills that can be off set against tax. I know this is avery complicated area but I do think I could prove pretty conclusively that a CSCS card was not for me an entry level qualification having been responsible for the H&S of quite a few projects. Unless of course none of that counts having not been done as a sub contractor for a big construction company or before CSCS came in. Last time I was unemployed I was told I could get the card paid for but when I and my advisor looked into it there was a lot of confusion about which card to go for and I got an archaeological job without it so have not got round to it yet. On my list of things to do when I need to and not before a bit like IFA membership and as about as meaningful. Time for a set of professional qualifications that have some meaning rather than being a money making scam for someone.