The Construction Skills Register (CSR) is introducing new Plant Achievement Tests from 30 April 2018. The tests are being introduced to improve the standard and quality assurance of the CSR plant scheme and must be completed by all applicants for new, additional or upgrade plant cards. Renewals are not affected.
From 1 April 2018 the Construction Skills Register (CSR) will remove occupational assessments as a route to new manager and senior manager cards. Candidates wishing to get a manager or senior manager card based on an occupational assessment must submit an application before close of business on Friday 30 March 2018.
The Construction Skills Register (CSR) has launched a new online card checker, a new quick and easy way to confirm the validity of CSR cards.
From 30 March 2018 the Construction Skills Register (CSR) is introducing a new Experienced Manager Card. The card is available to experienced managers and senior managers who do not have a construction related degree, professional membership or relevant NVQ.
From April 2018 the Construction Skills Register (CSR) will remove occupational assessments as a route to new manager and senior manager cards. This is part of the CSR 3 year plan designed to further raise standards and improve health and safety across the construction industry in NI. The CSR 3 year plan has been developed to reflect the industry’s commitment to qualifying the workforce, coupled with the need to ensure continued mobility and acceptance of CSR cards across the UK.