The official Construction Skills Certification Scheme website

Only for those carrying out labouring duties. Do not apply for this card if you work in a skilled occupation.

For those who have achieved an NVQ or SVQ level 2, an apprenticeship or other approved qualifications.

The PQP card is available to competence-assessed members of CSCS-approved professional bodies.

Available for supervisor and technical occupations where an NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or 4 has been achieved.

Issued free of charge and for those who are registered onto a recognised construction related apprenticeship.

Available for managerial and technical occupations where an NVQ or SVQ Level 4, 5, 6 or 7 has been achieved.

For those with certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas.

For those who have achieved an NVQ or SVQ level 3, an apprenticeship or other industry approved qualifications.

A temporary card for trade related site workers with on the job experience registered to complete a qualification.

A temporary card for trade related site workers with on the job experience.

A temporary card for trainees with less than a year's experience registered to complete a qualification.

A temporary card for those undergoing a qualification requiring a minimum 30 days work placement.

A tempoary card for those working through probationary periods while employers assess their suitability.