From 1st October 2015 new measures will be introduced which will pave the way for the eventual withdrawal of the Construction Related Occupations (CRO) card.

This is another major step towards qualifying the construction workforce.

There is more information about the changes here and a list of FAQs to help CRO cardholders understand the new requirements.

The CITB Health, safety and environment test, a key element of construction card scheme applications and renewal processes, will see its first price change in 10 years from £17.50 to £19.50. effective from 1st September 2015.

Find out more about the test here or book a test here. 

Unfortunately an increasing number of card applications are being returned because the photographs submitted are not acceptable.

All photographs should be:
• in colour
• printed on plain white photographic paper
• taken against a plain cream or light grey background
•  clear and in focus
• no more than 2 years old
• without any tears or creases
• unaltered by computer software

There are more detailed requirements about the requirements for photographs submitted with CSCS card applications here.