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CSCS Card Types

Here are the CSCS Cards you can apply for. Please note that you are required to hold the relevant qualification or equivalant qualification for applying a CSCS Card.

CSCS Green Card – Labourers Card

Launched in July 2014 this new entry-level card is available for those working within the construction industry as a labourer.

Blue CSCS Card – Skilled Worker

You can apply for this card if you have either achieved a construction related NVQ or SVQ level 2 or completed an employer sponsored apprenticeship…

Trainee Card

This card is available if you are a trainee and are registered for a qualification that leads to a skilled CSCS card (in the majority of cases an NVQ/SVQ).

Provisional – CSCS Temporary Card

This card is for people who are working through probationary periods while employers assess their suitability for employment undergoing supervised…

Experienced Worker Card

This card is available to workers with on the job experience (normally at least one year in the last three).

Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager

This card is available to Supervisors and Managers with on the job experience (normally at least one year in the last three) who have not achieved..

CSCS Gold Card – Advanced Craft

This card is available if you have either achieved a Construction Related NVQ or SVQ level 3, completed an approved indentured apprenticeship (e.g.with..

CSCS Gold Card – Supervisor

This card is available for supervisor occupations subject to the achievement of a Construction Related Supervisory NVQ or SVQ…

CSCS Black Card – Managers

This card is available for manager occupations on the achievement of a Construction related NVQ/SVQ levels 5, 6 or 7 in the relevant construction

CSCS White Card – Professionally Qualified Person

This card is available to competence assessed members of CSCS approved Professional Bodies.

CSCS White Card – Academically Qualified Person CSCS Card

This card is available to people who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas.

Why is the CSCS Card Important?

More About the green CSCS Card requirements?

  • You must have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test within the past two years and hold one of the following;
  • An RQF Level 1/SCQF Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment. (This is a lifetime qualification)
  • An SCQF Level 5 REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate.
  • The NOCN/CSkills Awards Construction Health & Safety (F/618/0738) unit.
  • There are alternative qualifications; the most popular one we deliver is the CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course.  This is a one day course, valid for 5 years. We deliver this course either as classroom training at venues around the UK, or as online learning via Zoom for those working remotely, or for those that prefer the convenience of online learning.

How to Apply for a CSCS Card

  • Determine the Right Card: Identify which card suits your qualifications and job role.
  • Prepare Your Documents: Gather the necessary documents, including proof of qualifications and training.
  • Health, Safety, and Environment Test: Pass the appropriate test for your role.
  • Submit Your Application: Apply online through the our website or by phone.