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BUILD UK TRAINING STANDARD

Frequently Asked Questions
Please note that any advice is given in good faith with the aim of providing general guidance on
best practice. Build UK and the individuals and organisations responsible for the advice do not
accept any liability arising in any way from relying on it. If you require advice on a specific issue,
you should seek your own independent professional advice.
What is a construction occupation?

For the purpose of the Build UK Training Standard, a construction occupation is defined as one
for which a CSCS card, or a card featuring the CSCS logo can be obtained. Occupations including
delivery drivers and security staff are not construction occupations and no card is required to
access site. To check if an occupation is construction related, use the CSCS Card Finder and
follow the steps on the screen.
What if I have issues getting on to site?

CSCS does not issue cards for non-construction related occupations which means not everyone
will have a card carrying the CSCS logo. It is the responsibility of site managers to induct non-
construction related workers and escort them where appropriate to ensure that they can carry
out their work safely on site. Where a card is required:
• Make sure you have the correct CSCS card and the necessary health and safety training
required as set out in the latest version of the Build UK Training Standard
• If you still have an issue, please contact the relevant card scheme.
What are the supervision requirements for a lone worker on site?

The Build UK Training Standard assumes that a supervisor is managing people onsite. A lone
worker is carrying out a construction task and will not be a people manager. Where a lone worker
is carrying out a task on site for a short period of time, the Principal Contractor would often
provide a supervisor to put them to, and/or oversee their work.
What is the required supervisor to operative ratio?

The Build UK Training Standard does not recommend a figure for task supervisor to operative
ratio. The Principal Contractor should define the ratio in line with the risk associated with each
activity and this will vary depending on for example, the project and tasks being undertaken.
The sub-contractor should agree this level of risk with the Principal Contractor prior to work
commencing.
Should work experience participants hold a card featuring the CSCS logo?

No. Only those on site who will be carrying out a construction occupation need to hold a card
featuring the CSCS logo. Work experience participants should accompany a skilled operative
holding the relevant CSCS logo’d card. Site managers should follow the recommendations for
non-construction occupations on the Site Access Flowchart and ensure a risk assessment has
been carried out.

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