The recent announcements regarding a new chief executive for CSCS and an improved working relationship between CSCS and CITB-ConstructionSkills herald a substantial step forward for the industry's card scheme. After a year of confusion, amnesties, public bickering and frustration, this is welcome news for the specialist sector and its programme Qualifying the Specialist Workforce. For most of those who work in construction, there is now a means of qualifying and obtaining a CSCS card. There are amnesties in place for the over-55s, holders of City ft Guilds qualifications and those who have held full CSCS cards but have not renewed them.
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