SKILLcard Endorsements Move Online
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:29 PM
As part of the ongoing drive to make applying for an essential SKILLcard more streamlined, the employer endorsements required for card applications are now fully digital.
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Sites should accept expired SKILLcards during COVID-19 crisis, says BESA
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:28 PM
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is continuing its calls for site managers to show leniency towards staff with expired SKILLcards. Operatives have been unable to sit their tests due to the closure of testing centres on 20th March 2020.
We have gone paperless
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:27 PM
Last year we introduced our online application process which has proven to be more fast and efficient with us being able to deliver new cards in under seven working days. We have now decided to withdraw all paper applications from the SKILLcard website to enable the application process to be more effective but also friendlier for the environment.
No longer accepting payment by cheques
We will no longer accept payment by cheque from 30 April 2020.Payment will continue to be accepted by debit or credit card only.
Covid19
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:26 PM
Coronavirus Updates and Guidance
Please find below a range of support and guidance from SKILLcard, BESA and other key industry bodies.
CLC Site Operating Procedures - Protecting your Workforce V4 18 May
COVID-19 Practical Measures for Building Services Operation Download here
BESA Guidance on the use of Face Cloth Coverings Government Guidance - Working safely during COVID-19 in construction and other outdoor work HSE Working safely during the coronavirus outbreak – a short guide Coronavirus Job Rentention Scheme Extended until 31 October 2020Returning to work during Covid-19 ACAS Guidance
Revamped competence schemes crucial to new industry ‘culture’
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:13 PM
The industry must modernise the way it presents evidence of professional competence to satisfy increasingly demanding clients, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Its members and the wider industry are under increasing pressure to streamline the processes used to give proof of skills, qualifications and experience in line with government targets and to create the new professional culture demanded by the Hackitt Review last year.
BESA has, therefore, made a number of significant improvements to its Engineering Services SKILLcard programme, which is used by more...
SKILLcard reassures Vent Hygiene CRO card holders following inaccurate NAADUK letter
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:12 PM
Following an open letter issued by the NAADUK 16th December 2019, SKILLcard would like to correct factual inaccuracies and present the true situation surrounding CRO cards for our sector.
Engineering Installation & Maintenance Engineer CRO cards set to close
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:11 PM
Today SKILLcard announced that the CRO card for Engineering Installation & Maintenance Engineer are closing with a phased timetable starting on 31st January 2020. This is the 4th wave of CRO closures as part of its plan to deliver the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) 2025 vision. All card schemes carrying the CSCS logo including SKILLcard, must only certify those occupations with nationally recognised construction related qualifications, i.e. NVQs/SVQs or approved equivalents.
The project, expected to take a number of years to complete, will manage the phase out of CRO cards and...
CRO route for Fire Sprinkler Installer set to close for renewal applications
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:09 PM
SKILLcard has started the next phase of the planned closure of CRO application routes. Following the withdrawal of new applications for the Fire Sprinkler Installer card. The closure will now apply to renewal applications from 1st February 2020. A new qualification route is now open in order to obtain a blue SKILLcard for that occupation.
The phase out of CRO cards is happening in order to deliver the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) 2025 vision. As a result, card schemes carrying the CSCS logo including SKILLcard, must only certify those occupations with nationally recognised...
SKILLcard renewals now available online
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:08 PM
Holders of Engineering Services SKILLcards are now able to renew their cards online following another upgrade of the online SKILLcard application system operated by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
The application process for new SKILLcards moved online earlier this year and the website (www.skillcard.org.uk) has now been further enhanced to accommodate renewals.
More than 60,000 people working in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration sectors hold the Engineering Services SKILLcard. It provides evidence that they have the required training and...
Vent Hygiene CRO cards set to close
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:06 PM
Today SKILLcard announced that the CRO cards for Vent Hygiene Specialist, Ductwork Cleaning Specialist and Kitchen Grease Extract Operative will close on 1st November 2019. This is the 3rd wave of CRO closures as part of its plan to deliver the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) 2025 vision. All card schemes carrying the CSCS logo including SKILLcard, must only certify those occupations with nationally recognised construction related qualifications, i.e. NVQs or approved equivalents.
The project, expected to take a number of years to complete, will manage the phase out of CRO cards and...
