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SkillGuard 4 NFC on Windows Pc

Developed By: Reference Point Ltd

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version SkillGuard
Size 20.9 MB
Release Date January 11, 18
Category Business Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC. [see more (6)]

What's New:
The cardholder's last 24 hours worth fatigue information is now displayed when Swiping In. [see more]

Description from Developer:
*** This application must only be used with SkillGuard version 4 systems. For SkillGuard version 5 systems, please refer to the separate SkillGuard 5 store listing ***

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About this app

On this page you can download SkillGuard 4 NFC and install on Windows PC. SkillGuard 4 NFC is free Business app, developed by Reference Point Ltd. Latest version of SkillGuard 4 NFC is SkillGuard, was released on 2018-01-11 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100. Overall rating of SkillGuard 4 NFC is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install SkillGuard 4 NFC on Windows?

Instruction on how to install SkillGuard 4 NFC on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install SkillGuard 4 NFC on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install SkillGuard 4 NFC using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "SkillGuard 4 NFC" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install SkillGuard 4 NFC on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "SkillGuard 4 NFC" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: SkillGuard.

Download SkillGuard 4 NFC SkillGuard on Windows PC – 20.9 MB

*** This application must only be used with SkillGuard version 4 systems. For SkillGuard version 5 systems, please refer to the separate SkillGuard 5 store listing ***

The SkillGuard app allows anyone to check their own SkillGuard smartcard to view their current competences, training and qualifications.

In addition to SkillGuard smartcards, the app will also read any CSCS smartcards that have been enrolled into the client’s SkillGuard database.

The app also allows authorised card checkers to undertake a range of other activities. These include:
authenticating their team by checking their cards
undertaking spot checks
electronically checking visitor and vehicle passes generated from SkillGuard
managing access control in and out of work – for both cardholders and visitors
recording the addition of locally-delivered training (e.g. inductions and briefings).

All card checking and reading activities are automatically synchronised to the SkillGuard database to provide full audit records for clients.

This app allows checks to be facilitated either using NFC or QR code (where applicable). SkillGuard smartcards can either be checked by scanning the QR code on the front of the card or by reading the microchip within the smartcard using NFC.
NB: Visitor passes can only be checked by scanning their QR code.
NB: CSCS cards can only be checked using NFC as they do not have QR codes.

This app can be used with any Android smartphone or tablet (Android 4 and above) with a rear-facing autofocus camera and NFC. SkillGuard smartcards can be read securely using NFC, as these devices read information from the smartcard’s microchip electronically. Internet access is not required to read smartcards using NFC. The smartcard’s microchip can be checked using NFC with no internet availability whatsoever. However if internet access is available when reading a card using NFC, any updates for that card from the SkillGuard database are transferred automatically to the smartcard.
All smartcard checking activities are uploaded automatically to the database when an internet connection is present or will be uploaded later when connectivity is restored by re-launching the app.
To use NFC, make sure it’s enabled in the Wireless & Networks settings of your smartphone before you attempt to read any cards.
The application is easy to use:
1. Open the app.
2. If using NFC, hold the SkillGuard smartcard to the back, near the top, of your device OR click the QR code button and focus the camera on the card’s QR code.
3. Depending on the card presented, either the card itself will be shown to the cardholder or a menu of options will be displayed for authorised card checkers only.
4. Follow the on screen options.

Please note: the app does not work with Galaxy S3 Mini.

SkillGuard is sold exclusively by Reference Point Ltd and is the full copyright of Reference Point Ltd.
The cardholder's last 24 hours worth fatigue information is now displayed when Swiping In.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.