I have been tiling now for 27 years, done it all. Just been offerd some work that requires a cscs card, something until yesterday i have never heard of as i now only carry out domestic work. Trying to get through this morning to the helpline and talk with someone but lines constantly busy. From what i can make out i need an nvq qualification to get a card. I do not have any qualifications and have no intention of going to a college to get any. I recently worked with a 'tiler' who 6 months ago was a shelf stacker, got his NVQ from a 'tiling college', what ever that is, and now he's a tiler. Now, no disrespect to him for trying, but he has not got a clue, none. From what i can make out from the FAQ's on the cscs website, they used to have a 'grandfathers rights' scheme but no longer. I understand the health and safety aspect of the card but is there a way for me to get a card without having to be assessed for my skills. Thanks