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rehcra

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CPCS ?
« on: October 13, 2007, 06:40:07 pm »
Been onsite the otherday and was told in january to get on site you must have a CPCS card, i have looked over internet and read alittle, just wondered if anyone has this card or considering getting one.

I was told you wont be allowed on site without one, or it will be made difficult for the individual window cleaner,
Thankyou.

Ryan Phillips

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Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2007, 08:28:59 pm »
card is called cscs cost £17.50 basic health and safety test you need to get 35 out of 40 correct here's a link http://www.cscs.uk.com/RunScript.asp?p=ASP\Pg0.asp

rehcra

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Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2007, 09:00:44 pm »
nice one ryan,

where to you go ?  do you have to be tested, sorry if i sound thick, its been a hard day.

Majestic

Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2007, 09:01:15 pm »
I went to price a job and they would not let me on the site unless I showed them my card. So I did not get the job.
It worked out at about £25 for it, I told them I was Safe contractor ( that cost over £100 but was not good enough

Majestic

Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2007, 09:05:18 pm »
When I asked about it there were 2 ways of doing it , at a centre  or a mobile classroom.First  you apply and they send you a booklet with all the information you need to know in it , then you study it and then take a multiple choice test.



http://www.cscs.uk.com/RunScript.asp?page=80&p=ASP\Pg80.asp

steve m

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Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2007, 09:10:46 pm »
the actual cost of the card and test is £42.50. Be advised and buy the book from smiths, it makes the test a lot easier. Next tip is do the one for a cleaner, as they dont actualy do one for a window cleaner. Dont take the test as a frequent visitor as the questions are a living nightmare

rehcra

  • Posts: 57
Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2007, 09:18:23 pm »
What book do i buy from smiths and how much is it ?

I will buy it tomorrow,
thankyou for all your help.

If you are ever in bolton john garnett i would like to meet up if possible to have a chat about a few window cleaning issues, as i respect your comments on the forum,

chris, 07788 503775.

Majestic

Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2007, 09:21:45 pm »
I do some work at  Crompton Place Shopping Centre , I will be there next month

rehcra

  • Posts: 57
Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2007, 09:27:13 pm »
if you dont mind john, keep my number 07788 503775 & give me a ring day before & i will meet up with you if you have the time,

thanks, chris.

Majestic

Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2007, 09:30:26 pm »
Will do
Have you met Wayne ( Pitmonkey ) he is from Bolton

rehcra

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Re: CPCS ?
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2007, 09:32:50 pm »
Yes,

wayne knows me, he has been to my house, nice bloke.

I rang him the other night and forgot to ring him back, will phone him tomorrow

thanks john.   :)