Frequently Asked Questions

CSCS are increasingly being demanded as proof of competence by major industry organisations, employers, clients and Government.  Without the appropriate CSCS card for the job you are doing, you may be denied access to site.

You will need to sit the Health & Safety Operatives Touch Screen Test, visit the Construction Skills web site to book a test in your local area.

Visit the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme company (CSCS) website for the complete list of skill cards available.

To book your Health & Safety test online visit the Construction Skills website.

Yes, you would need to come to us.  Contact Dave Brown for more information.

As soon as we get your information contact Dave Brown to arrange your start date.

What is an NVQ?
An NVQ is a National Vocational Qualification. It is a work-based qualification designed to measure competence in a professional role.

An NVQ is different from a traditional taught course, as it requires you to show what you currently do and how you have the underpinning knowledge required to do your job, as opposed to teaching and testing you on new knowledge.

To prove your competence, you as a candidate are required to collect evidence from your workplace in line with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) of the NVQ.

Why do I need to do an NVQ?
If you work on a construction site or have done in the past, you will have no doubt heard of a CSCS Card.

The only way that CSCS will issue you a card will be:
1. If you are registered for a trade specific qualification
2. If you have completed your trade specific qualification

How do I get an NVQ?
Flooring Assessments keep the process of gaining an NVQ very simple, call us today on 07515 885 912 or enquire online and we can get started.

What happens when I have registered for the qualification?
When all your initial paperwork is completed, we allocate your portfolio to one of our assessors who will give you a call and introduce himself. He will arrange to come and visit you whilst you are working and gather evidence, which can then be assessed against national standards.

Once you are registered, you can apply for your temporary CSCS Card, which will last 12 months.

Can I fail an NVQ?
No. If you have not provided enough or the correct evidence, your assessor will guide you to find the additional or different evidence in order to support your claim to competence.

Who awards the qualification?
Construction Awards Alliance are the main awarding body

Do I have to go to Flooring Assessments?
No. We can complete the first part of the assessment by an informal chat. The remainder can be completed when we come to assess your working practises on-site while you work on a "real" job. If you would like to do the assessment over 1 day you can if you would like come to one of our 6 training centers contact us for more information.