CSCS SMART CHECK APP
The CSCS Smart Check app is now live allowing all 2.1 million cards in the construction industry displaying the CSCS logo to be electronically verified using a single app.
SKILLcard has been one of the 38 schemes involved with developing the app which will radically improve the construction industry’s card checking procedures and site safety while also helping tackle fraud in the sector.
Organisations and their on-site card checkers will now have a quick, easy and secure way of ensuring everyone on site has the right qualifications and training for the job they do, with the free app available for Apple iOS and Android devices. Download for free by clicking on the images below.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CSCS SMART CHECK APP:
- Will scan QR codes to validate SKILLcards
- Can read contactless chips to validate SKILLcards
- App works by scanning a SKILLcard, verifies whether it is genuine and if the details are correct for the individual card holder
- App has a live feed to the SKILLcard database so all details are updated in real-time
GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT
CSCS and Build UK have created useful guidance to be used on site.
DOWNLOAD HOW TO BE A SMART SITE GUIDANCE.
CSCS has created a range of 'How to' videos which are available on YouTube:
- How to use CSCS Smart Check with Contactless
- How to use CSCS Smart Check with a QR Code
- How to use CSCS Smart Check with Manual Check
FAQS
For a range of FAQs related to the CSCS Smart Check app.
TACKLING FRAUD AND RAISING THE BAR FOR COMPETENCE
CSCS Smart Check will also help the industry in the battle against fraudulent cards – alerting site managers and CSCS to such cards in order to cancel them and alert authorities where necessary.
Another driver for the increase in fraudulent activity is the rise in modern slavery. Modern slavery and human trafficking investigations show a high percentage of trafficked persons are employed in the construction industry, hence the interest from criminal gangs.
While CSCS estimates the number of fraudulent cards in circulation to be less than one per cent, any amount of fraud needs to be proactively addressed and we continue to work with industry and law enforcement to eradicate fraudulent activity and keep the workforce and wider public safe.
Construction fraud takes many forms, but the best way to tackle it is by checking CSCS cards regularly to ensure it is valid.
GOSMART APPS AND SMART SKILLCARDS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
To read a smartcard, you’ll need to download the GoSmart apps and software or buy a card reader for your laptop. Click the icons below to find out more.
Smart Phone
The apps for iOS, Android and Windows phones are now available on our downloads page.
The software for use with card readers is also available for download. Alternatively, do a quick SKILLcard online card check.
To use a mobile or tablet device, download the GoSmart apps from Apple Store, Google Play or Windows Store and follow the instructions. Once installed place a smart SKILLcard on the back of the device near the top to view the information on screen.
Please ensure that near field communication (NFC) is turned on by checking your device’s settings.
Tablet
The apps for iOS, Android and Windows tablets are now available on our downloads page.
The software for use with card readers is also available for download. Alternatively, click here to do a quick online card check.
To use a tablet device, download the GoSmart apps from Google Play or Windows Store and follow the instructions. Once installed place a smart SKILLcard on the back of the device near the top to view the information on screen.
Please ensure that near field communication (NFC) is turned on by checking your device’s settings.
Card Reader
There are many card readers that will work with smart SKILLcards. Prices start from around £40 + VAT . Before purchasing check that the readers you choose are PC/SC accordant conforming to protocol T=0 (contact interface) or T=CL (contactless interface) or you will not be able to read smart SKILLcards.
To use a card reader you will need to download the GoSmart software on to your PC or laptop and you may also need to load a driver that comes with the reader.
Once the software is installed place the smart SKILLcard on/in your card reader. Your screen will display the card information.
The software for card readers can be downloaded here.
You can purchase a card reader from the supplier recommended by CSCS. Click here to be taken to the website.
What happens next?
SKILLcard is one of the largest schemes partnered to the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).