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A CSCS Green Labourer Card is for construction workers, especially entry-level labourers, who need to show they have the knowledge and skills to work safely on a construction site.
How do I get a CSCS Green Labourer Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives
Step two: Provide proof of achievement of one of the following:
The Labourer card is valid for five years and cannot be renewed. Instead, individuals should apply for a new Labourer card when their existing card expires.
Individuals should not apply for this card if you work in a skilled occupation.
For more information on how to apply for this card and/or achieve the qualifications required, please contact us.
The CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card is for skilled construction workers in the UK who perform specialized roles, such as plumbing, bricklaying, carpentry, or electrical work. It’s a step up from the entry-level Green Labourer Card and indicates a higher level of skill and competence.
How do I get a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test at the relevant level for the occupation being applied for. To find out which level of test is required please use the CSCS Card Finder.
Step two: Provide proof of achievement of a construction related NVQ/SVQ level 2 or SVQ at SCQF level 5 or completed an apprenticeship, such as an Employer sponsored apprenticeship, a City and Guilds Craft Certificate (CGLI) or a CSCS-recognised Apprenticeship.
The Blue Skilled Worker card is valid for five years and can only be renewed six months prior to, and up to six months after, the expiry date printed on the card.
For more information on how to apply for this card and/or achieve the qualifications required, please contact us.
The CSCS White Professionally Qualified Person card is for members of CSCS-approved professional bodies.
How do I get a CSCS White Professionally Qualified Person Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Professionals.
Step two:
Provide proof of achievement current membership of the professional body at a level accepted by CSCS, by providing one of the following:
Membership is required to be renewed annually, and the above evidence must confirm membership for the current calendar year and the level of membership held. Failure to renew, or revocation of, a Professional Membership may result in a card being cancelled without notice.
The Professionally Qualified Person card is valid for five years and cannot be renewed. Instead, individuals should apply for a new PQP card when their existing card expires.
For more information on how to apply for this card please contact us.
The CSCS White Academically Qualified Person card is available to people who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and certain NEBOSH diplomas and certificates.
How do I get a CSCS White Academically Qualified Person Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Professionals.
Step two: Provide proof of achievement of qualification and where possible evidence of the units achieved within the qualification.
The Academically Qualified Person card is valid for five years and cannot be renewed. Instead, individuals should apply for a new AQP card when their existing card expires.
For more information on how to apply for this card and/or achieve the qualifications required, please contact us.
The CSCS Red Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager card is available specifically to Supervisors, Managers and Technical Workers with on the job experience (normally at least one year in the last three) whom are registered to a complete an approved construction related Technical, Supervisory or Management (TSM) NVQ/SVQ Level 3, SVQ at SCQF level 6 or higher.
How do I get a CSCS Red Experienced TSM Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test at the relevant level for the occupation being applied for. To find out which level of test is required please use the CSCS Card Finder.
Step two: Provide proof of registration onto their qualification.
This temporary card is valid for three years and cannot be renewed. Cardholders are expected to complete their qualification by the time the card expires and apply for a skilled CSCS card.
For more information on how to apply for this card please contact us.
The CSCS Red Trainee card is available to those registered to complete a construction related qualification.
The qualification may be vocational, academic or professional, but it must be acceptable for a skilled CSCS card.
How do I get a CSCS Red Trainee Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives
Step two: Provide proof of registration onto their qualification.
The card is valid for five years and cannot be renewed. Cardholders are expected to complete their qualification by the time the card expires.
For more information on how to apply for this card please contact us.
The CSCS Gold Skilled Worker is for people who have achieved a level 3 or higher Construction Related S/NVQ, or have completed an approved apprenticeship or other industry-approved qualification. The card is intended for Advanced Craft and Supervisors in the construction industry.
How do I get a CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test at the relevant level for the occupation being applied for. To find out which level of test is required please use the CSCS Card Finder.
Step two: Provide proof of achievement of one of the following:
The Gold Skilled Worker card is valid for five years and can only be renewed six months prior to, and up to six months after, the expiry date printed on the card.
For more information on how to apply for this card please contact us.
The CSCS Gold Supervisor card is available for supervisor and technical occupations.
How do I get a CSCS Gold Supervisory Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Specialist Supervisors
Step two: Provide proof of achievement of a Construction Related Supervisory/Technical NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or 4.
The Gold Skilled Worker card is valid for five years and can only be renewed six months prior to, and up to six months after, the expiry date printed on the card.
For more information on how to apply for this card and/or achieve the qualifications required, please contact us.
The CSCS Black Manager card is available for managers and those in technical occupations
How do I get a CSCS Black Manager Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Professionals
Step two: Provide proof of achievement of a:
The Black Manager card is valid for five years and can only be renewed six months prior to, and up to six months after, the expiry date printed on the card.
For more information on how to apply for this card and/or achieve the qualifications required, please contact us.
The CSCS Red Temporary Experienced Worker card is for workers with on the job experience (normally at least one year in the last three) who are registered to a complete an approved construction related NVQ/SVQ level 2, SVQ at SCQF level 5 or higher.
How do I get a CSCS Red Temporary Experienced Worker Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test at the relevant level for the occupation being applied for. To find out which level of test is required please use the CSCS Card Finder.
Step two: Provide proof of registration onto their qualification.
The card is valid for one year and cannot be renewed. Cardholders are expected to complete their qualification by the time the card expires and apply for a skilled CSCS card.
For more information on how to apply for this card and/or achieve the qualifications required, please contact us.
The CSCS Red Industry Placement card is for those undergoing a construction-related qualification or training programme which requires the completion of a minimum 30 day work placement, such as T-Levels or Trainee Skills Development Programmes.
How do I get a CSCS Red Industry Placement Card
Step one: For CSCS, SKILLcard and JIB-PMES, take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test. For ECS, it will be the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment.
Step two: Provide proof of registration onto their registration onto their T Level, Traineeship, or other programme by completing the Enrolment Evidence Form
and upload it during the application process.
This card is valid for three years and cannot be renewed. The Industry Placement card does not lead to a skilled CSCS card.
For more information on how to apply for this card please contact us.
The CSCS Red Provisional card is for individuals working through probationary periods while employers assess their suitability for employment.
How do I get a CSCS Red Provisional Card
Step one: Take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.
Step two: You can only apply for a provisional card if you have not held a CSCS card before and this card can only be applied for once.
This card is valid for six months and is not renewable. Before it expires, Provisional card holders should achieve or be registered for a recognised construction related qualification and apply for the appropriate CSCS card for their job.
For more information on how to apply for this card please contact us.
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