Grandfather Rights (Industry Accreditation) Scheme is Ending.

From 2024, all CSCS cards provided by Industry Accreditation (also known as Grandfather Rights) will no longer be given. You will need to have the appropriate NVQ to get your CSCS card.

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Key Information about Industry Accreditation

Expiring

This scheme is expiring in December 2024. CSCS card will not be renewed again.

NVQ

We can help you with on-site assessments (and no-written work assessments).

CSCS

To get your CSCS card your will need an NVQ of the correct level. Contact us today.

NVQ Levels 2 – 7

Why get an NVQ from US?

Think Construction Skills can provide NVQs from level 2-7, helping workers quickly and easily get the right qualifications for their CSCS cards.

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Pursue a Construction NVQ and acquire the essential CSCS card to advance your career. Most construction employers require a CSCS card for employment.

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More Information about Grandfather Rights

The UK government has ended this long-standing scheme in order to make sure that all workers in the industry are qualified via assessments and not just from recommendations.

The UK currently estimates around 60,000 workers currently receive CSCS cards from Industry Accreditation methods.

You can call us or email us directly to get yourself an NVQ from level 2-7. Our assessments are efficiently carried out to your benefit.

No, we offer on-site assessments that allow you to work while getting qualified. This way you do not need to take time off and lose any income.

The UK government are constantly providing funding for specific NVQs. 

If you need a level 2 or 3 NVQ you can get them fully funded here.

If you’re a company that pays a levy to CITB, then you will be entitled to the CITB funding for NVQ assessments.

If you do not have the correct NVQ by December 31st 2024 then your CSCS card will NOT be renewed. 

You may lose your job if your employer requires you to have a valid CSCS card.