citb.co.uk CITB Centre Enterprise Event 16 March 2015 - Inverness Welcome to the CITB Centre Enterprise Event. These collaborative events are designed for centre managers and business owners and will focus on how CITB can support your business growth. Test update Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) update • 650,000 tests taken in 2014 • 20% now undertaken through the ITC network • Launch of the HS&E Labourer test including Level 1 Award • HS&E Operatives Test now accepted as suitable assessment for the Site Safety Plus one day Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) course • Revised 2015 HS&E tests launched from 1 June 2015 • 2015 revision guides available from 1 April 2015 at citb.co.uk/hsanderevision CPCS renewal tests • Includes a total of 42 plant categories • Over 20% now undertaken through ITCs • 89% of candidates book up to 3 modules and complete them in under 30 minutes • Over 70,000 modules now taken • The average pass rate over all the modules is 75% • The online module matcher determines which modules need to be booked – cpcsrt.citb.co.uk • Candidates can book up to five modules to be taken in one sitting for £25 • The £25 cost for the CPCS Renewal Test includes the cost of the card • Factsheets and further information are available online at citb.co.uk/cards-testing/cpcs-renewal- test • Cardholders are encouraged to revise using the factsheets in advance of test, ideally in advance of the card expiry • The factsheets are being revised to include sample questions, along with a learning revision checklist. Internet Test Centres (ITCs) • Following the launch of the CSCS Labourer card in July 2014, candidates who had previously applied for the Operatives card are now required to undertake a qualification or course • Over 130,000 tests were delivered through ITCs in 2014 • Over 400 ITCs now located through the UK and Ireland • Over 70 new ITC applications since 2014 • As an ITC you can deliver tests 24/7 • You can deliver the HS&E labourer test with the Level 1 Award • Results are transferred in 15 minutes Page 1 of 10 March 2015
• Labourer card applications can be accepted from 48 hours after completing the HSA course and passing HS&E Operative Test • The Site Safety Plus one day Health and Safety Awareness course is proving to be the most popular way to meet the requirements for the CSCS Labourer card Publications New products • SEATS case study packs were developed to compliment GE700E and comprise of two separate case studies • A GT700 A3 presenter publication is currently in development to help training providers and large employers give effective toolbox talks and aid the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course • Once finalised the publication will be available to buy through the CITB shop – shop.citb.co.uk Site Safety Plus publications • 2014 saw an increase in the purchases of Construction site safety (GE700), Site supervision simplified (GE706) and Toolbox talks (GT700) • All three publications are available also in CD and online formats and are acceptable to use in the delivery of Site Safety Plus courses, provided the delegates leave the course with their copy • The 12 month online subscriptions are updated on a regular basis • The GE700 has its own companion website – citb.co.uk/GE700companion Construction site safety film (GE700) • Will be available on the online shop from the start of April at shop.citb.co.uk Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 • All core publications have been updated to reflect the changes in the CDM Regulations 2015 and TG20 industry scaffolding guidance • A new GE706 companion website will be available from 1 April, keeping you informed of news, legislation changes, content updates and related web links – citb.co.uk/GE706companion • Toolbox talks (GT700) have been updated to include a new talk on temporary works • The CDM changes for 2015 are supported by a free CITB App, designed to comply with the regulations and use a simple tick box format • The App will be available to download from GooglePlay and iTunes stores. Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test revision material • The HS&E test revision materials will be available to purchase from 1 April • The updated HS&E test goes live 1 June – candidates will be able to use either the 2014 or 2015 editions for tests taken between 1 April and 31 May • Digital versions of publications, such as Apps, provide candidates with the ability to revise wherever they are and whenever they want • For candidates revising for the HS&E Operative Test, British Sign Language (BSL) is now included on revision DVD’s. Page 2 of 10 March 2015
• Revision material can be purchased online at citb.co.uk/hsanderevision , with the following discounts available when you place orders for 25 or more copies of the book, DVD or download editions in one transaction: Quantity Discount Purchase 25-49 units 10% Purchase 50-00 units 20% Purchase 100+ units 25% Health, Safety and Environment test revision App • Apps are now available in GooglePlay and iTunes stores, designed for both smartphone and tablet use • The Apps in both stores have been charting in the top 10 education sales charts • The Apps start at £3.99, with a Plus version available at £5.99. Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards Provisional card • Provisional card was introduced in July 2014, available for those who had not previously held a CSCS card • To apply for the provisional card the individual must have passed a HS&E Test within the last 2 years • The card is valid for six months and is non-renewable. Labourer card • Complete Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (QCF) or equivalent; such as the Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness course • Pass the HS&E Operative Test. Employer applications • This process was introduced in 2012 • The success of this process has seen 125,000 CSCS cards processed in 2014 • This route is available to centres and third parties in addition to employers. Application process • The completed form and all relevant documents should be emailed to employerapplications@citb.co.uk • This form can be used for up to 30 individuals at any one time • The contact listed on the form will be contacted to take payment by credit or debit card • Alternatively you can set up an account for payments – if you are already an approved centre with CITB you won’t require a second account • For information on setting up an account, or to check if you already have one set up, ask the team at cscs.team@citb.co.uk and/or 0344 994 4777 • The CITB team will only contact you if information is missing or requires clarification, otherwise the requested cards will be automatically processed • Once the cards are processed they are issued the next working day to the individual addresses listed on the application. Page 3 of 10 March 2015
New CSCS website • CSCS launched their new website on 29 January 2015 – cscs.uk.com The changes • The new website has been redesigned to make it easier to access the information you need • The functionality of the website and card finder has also been improved • Send your feedback on the new website to customerservice@cscs.gb.com • For scheme information and updates, follow us on Twitter @CSCS Construction qualifications Department for Education (DfE) • 14 of the most popular Diplomas will attract performance points from September 2015; – Level 2 Code Title QRN DIP071 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (Construction) (QCF) 600/8616/6 DIP060 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) (QCF) 600/8606/3 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance DIP089 601/3114/7 (Construction) (QCF) DIP063 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (Construction) (QCF) 600/8609/9 DIP066 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (Construction) (QCF) 600/8612/9 DIP057 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Construction) (QCF) 600/8603/8 DIP082 Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Stonemasonry – Banker (Construction) (QCF) 600/8625/7 – Level 3 Code Title QRN DIP072 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery (Construction) (QCF) 600/8617/8 DIP061 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) (QCF) 600/8607/5 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance DIP090 601/3115/9 (Construction) (QCF) DIP064 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (Construction) (QCF) 600/8610/5 DIP067 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Plastering (Construction) (QCF) 600/8613/0 DIP058 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Construction) (QCF) 600/8604/X DIP083 Cskills Awards Level 3 Diploma in Stonemasonry – Banker (Construction) (QCF) 600/8626/9 • These points will count towards league tables published in 2017 • To meet DfE characteristics, but minimise impact, the knowledge test within the qualification will be graded • The practical assessment will remain as pass or fail • Grading can be used as a tool to incentivise and reward learner effort. Page 4 of 10 March 2015
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