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Guide to Industry Accreditation Closure

31st December 2024 - BE READY!

Our Industry Accreditation Hub is regularly updated with the latest guidance and regulations so that you can be confident in what changes are coming, why these changes are happening and what you need to do next! BESA stands ready to back our members and guide the industry through the impending change.

There's a lot of information, a lot to think about and a lot to do, so let us help you by laying the key facts out for you whilst also making suggestions as to how you can ensure compliancy. We've split it out into these key areas:

  1. Affected Occupations - Which job roles will be affected by industry accreditation closures from 31st December?
  2. Next Steps - What do individuals need to do to prepare for the end of industry accreditation?
  3. Support from BESA - How can BESA help you prepare for industry accreditation to end? And how to get additional advice?
  4. FAQs - What are the most frequently asked questions we get about industry accreditation?
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Industry Accreditation Overview

Why is Industry Accreditation ending? What has led to the changes in Industry Accreditation? - These two questions are our most frequently asked questions and we realise that many of you have been in the industry for years, so we want to make sure you understand why and how these changes have come about.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has played a significant role in driving up standards through its recommendation on industry card schemes, the CLC recommendation has been adopted across the industry, with the result that cards carrying the CSCS logo are specified and promoted for those undertaking recognised construction occupations.

All Industry Accreditation cards will expire at the end of 2024, and BESA understands that many of you have been working on sites for many years, and whilst these changes can seem frustrating, they are fundamental for ensuring competence and compliance moving forward. 

Our short video explains the history and background to industry accreditation:

SKILLcards affected by Industry Accreditation closures

Industry Accreditation or Grandfather Rights will affect certain SKILLcard holders* and we have broken down the steps for each of the cards affected, here is a breakdown of affected cards & occupations, click on your job title to find out what to do when your cards expires:

*Please note, all cards issued before September 2022, will remain valid until their expiry date.

Blue Skilled Worker Occupations

 

Gold Advanced Occupations

 

Gold Supervisor Occupations

What you should be doing next, to prepare for Industry Accreditation closures

IA Pathway - Heating & Ventilation Pipefitter
IA Pathway - Ductworker
IA Pathway - Manager who requires to be on-site

How BESA can support you in preparing for the end of Industry Accreditation

Skills Policy Team 2024

BESA want to ensure that those affected by Industry Accreditation know that we're here to help. We have appointed a new Skills and Policy Team to provide information, advice and guidance to industry colleagues and to negotiate fair coverage of providers who can assist those affected to gain the necessary qualifications. The Skills and Policy Team continue to attend, many events, webinars, forums to convey these messages to BESA Members and the wider industry.

Need Advice? Contact the Skills and Policy Team