CCTV Drainage Operative blue card
This category of card is intended for those whose work includes the operation and use of CCTV equipment in relation to drainage systems.
Eligibility
There are relevant nationally recognised Vocational Qualifications (VQs) which cover this job role. These qualifications are based on National Occupational Standards for the utilities sector. Their requirements are summarised below:
Qualification requirements (VQ)
Applicants must provide evidence of having completed either of the following:
- CABWI L2 Certificate in Sewerage Maintenance 600/2046/5
- CABWI L2 Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations (Pathway 2 CCTV Operations) 601/1489/7
Or
- Evidence of any suitable qualification or training course equivalent to VQ/NVQ*.
*If you are submitting alternative qualifications to the ones listed above, please email them to procard@jib-pmes.org.uk before you submit your application. This will enable us to assess their suitability before you spend money on your application. Please do not phone us, as we need to see the qualifications in order for us to make a decision regarding their suitability. We aim to reply to all such submissions with a response within 14 days.
Additional information:
Those who meet the qualification requirements can, assuming they have also met all other card requirements (i.e. passed a valid Health, Safety and Environmental test) proceed to complete the PMES Related Occupations card application form.
When completing the form, the ‘CCTV Drainage Operative’ card box should be ticked on the front page and evidence of having met the above qualification requirements should be included with the application form.
The standard fee for this card is £40.00 (Fast track service is available for £100.00).
If you are applying for a free card, please download a copy of the application form and submit your application either by email or hard copy. We cannot accept online applications for free cards.
What are my options if I don’t meet the qualification requirements?
If applicants cannot provide evidence of having completed the qualifications stipulated, there are two options open to them:
- Undertake the training that will provide them with the required qualification(s)
- Apply for an alternative type of card. The JIB-PMES CSCS green Labourer card is available to those who complete the one-day CITB ‘Site Safety Plus – Health and Safety Awareness’ course and who pass the CITB Operative Health, Safety and Environmental test.