Certificate of Craftsmen

Scheme for the Certification of Craftsmen 1990:

The purpose of this scheme is to maintain a register of Craftsmen engaged in the following trades: Electrician, Flat Roofer, Gas fitter, Glazier, Joiner, Mason/Bricklayer, Painter and decorator, Plasterer, Plumber, Plumber and heating engineer, Scaffolder, Slater/TilerWall and floor Tiler

Registration within the scheme is a requirement for any person wishing to:

1. work on Government contracts

2. verify their status regarding a work permit application

Evidence supporting an application would typically include proof of a completed apprenticeship and any certificates gained in relation to that craft.

Downloadable Documents
Scheme for the Certificate of Craftsman 1990 - Guidance Notes (357 kb) Format: Acrobat PDF File Scheme for the Certificate of Craftsman 1990 - Guidance Notes
Scheme for the Certification of Craftsmen 1990 (75 kb) Format: Acrobat PDF File
Application to Register as a Craftsman (990 kb) Format: Acrobat PDF File Application to Register as a Craftsman
Craftsman Renewal Application Form (351 kb) Format: Acrobat PDF File Craftsman Renewal Application Form

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