Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent)
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166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the British construction plant competence scheme is recognised here; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22010/17]

John Halligan (Waterford, Independent)
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SOLAS and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) have an agreement in place to facilitate people who hold a valid Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Plant Operator's Card to acquire the equivalent SOLAS Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Plant Operator Card.

To avail of this arrangement applicants must:

- hold a valid CPCS Plant Registration Card;

- have met all the CPCS entry requirements including NVQ/SVQ certification;

- hold a valid SOLAS Safe Pass Registration Card.