Have Your Say: CSCS Consulting on Provisional Card Renewal

The CSCS Provisional card is currently issued as a one-time, six-month card. It's designed for individuals working through a probationary period while employers assess whether they're the right fit for a role in construction. 

However, some new entrants to the industry report struggling to secure steady employment within that window, and once the card expires, getting back into construction can be difficult. Addressing this issue has been identified as one way to tackle the skills crisis.  

Feedback from employers and the Department for Work and Pensions suggests this is acting as a genuine barrier, and in some cases contributing to people leaving the industry entirely. 

To address this, CSCS is now consulting on a proposal to allow a one-off renewal of the Provisional card, giving individuals a second six-month period to find their footing in the industry. 

Respond here: https://form.typeform.com/to/BaX7UfQN 

The deadline to respond is Friday 17 April. 

We encourage all members to take a couple of minutes to share their thoughts before the deadline. If you have further thoughts, please contact [email protected]