The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has announced it is scrapping the Construction Site Visitor card.

Graham Wren, Chief Executive at CSCS, explained following the closure of the Construction Related Occupation card in 2017, the Site Visitor card is the only card issued without the need for the applicant to achieve a recognised qualification.

"Construction Site Visitor card does not support industry's desire for a fully qualified workforce and as such it will be withdrawn," he said.


All Construction Site Visitor cards issued from 03 September 2018 will expire on 31 August 2020 and CSCS will stop issuing the card from 28 February 2020. A cards issued before 03 September 2018 will remain valid until their expiry date.

Mr Wren added: "The withdrawal of the Site Visitor card will see an increase in the numbers of individuals turning up to site without a card. We are not suggesting site supervisors and managers turn non-cardholders away from site.

"If a worker is there to carry out a construction related activity then a card is required as proof of their training and qualifications. If they are there to perform a non-construction related activity it then becomes the responsibility of site supervisors and managers to induct and supervise these people to ensure they remain safe at all times when on site."

(LM)