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CSCS issue thirteen different cards, reflecting the many occupations, qualifications and levels of experience within construction.
It is important to apply for the right card, as holding the wrong card may result in you being refused entry to site. Use Card Finder to confirm which CSCS card to apply for and which CITB Health, safety and environment test is required.
CSCS cards
Academically Qualified Person
The Academically Qualified Person card is available to people who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates...
Apprentice
The CSCS Apprentice card is issued free of charge and is for individuals on recognised apprenticeships. It is valid for...
Gold Skilled Worker
The CSCS Gold Skilled Worker card is available for those who have: Achieved a Construction Related NVQ/SVQ level 3 or SVQ...
Experienced Worker
The Experienced Worker card is for workers with on the job experience (normally at least one year in the last...
Blue Skilled Worker
The Blue Skilled Worker card is valid for five years and for those who have achieved a construction related NVQ/SVQ...
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
The Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager card is available specifically to Supervisors, Managers and Technical Workers with on the job...
Industry Placement
For those undergoing a construction-related qualification or training programme which requires the completion of a minimum 30 day work placement,...
Labourer
Do not apply for this card if you work in a skilled occupation - it is for unskilled workers only...
Manager
The Manager card is available for managers and those in technical occupations subject to: Achievement of a relevant Construction Management/Technical...
Professionally Qualified Person
The Professionally Qualified Person card is for members of CSCS-approved professional bodies and is valid for five years. All applicants...
Provisional
The Provisional card is for individuals working through probationary periods while employers assess their suitability for employment. It lasts for...
Supervisory
The CSCS Supervisor card is available for supervisor and technical occupations subject to the achievement of: Construction Related Supervisory/Technical NVQ...
Trainee
The Trainee card is available to those registered for a competence-assessed qualification and those who have achieved a non-competence assessed...
