Applying for CSCS card in Occupational Work Supervision

Since 1^st October 2021 the following guidance has applied to all applicants and cardholders applying for or renewing a Gold Supervisor card using the Occupational Work Supervision (OWS) SVQ/NVQ level 3.

For further information regarding the changes, including FAQs click here.

Renewing a gold supervisor card for OWS

If you wish to renew a gold supervisor card and keep the occupational endorsement previously issued on your card you can follow the standard renewal process. You will be required to have passed the Specialist Supervisor level CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test within the two years prior to making your application.

Applicants wishing to renew their card must follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that you have passed the CITB Specialist Supervisor level Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years.
2. Create an account or log in to CSCS Online. If you haven’t done so already ensure you claim your cards to your account via the My Cards section of your account
3. Once you have claimed your card you can select the Renew Card option below the image of your CSCS card in the My Cards section of your account. You will then need to follow the instructions on screen.
4. Confirm details of your successfully-completed CITB Specialist Supervisor level Health, Safety and Environment Test.
5. You will then be required to confirm delivery address, agree to the terms and conditions and make payment for the CSCS card.

PLEASE NOTE: If you no longer wish to have the occupational endorsement on your card at renewal you will be required to submit a new card application and provide a copy of your OWS SVQ/NVQ and Certificate Unit Credit. See below the process to apply for a new card

From October 1st, 2021, applicants will no longer need to submit additional evidence demonstrating competence in their occupation. From this date, CSCS will also stop printing the occupational endorsement on the reverse of the card for any new card applications.

How to apply for a new Gold Supervisor card with an OWS SVQ/NVQ

Applicants for new supervisor must follow the steps below.

1. Ensure that you have passed the CITB Specialist Supervisor level Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last two years.
2. Create an account or log in to CSCS Online. If you have previously held a CSCS card ensure you claim your cards to your account via the My Cards section of your account
3. Select Apply for Card and then the option to apply for a NEW card
4. Select that you are applying for a Gold Supervisor card from the dropdown and add the occupation of Occupational Work Supervisor along with the qualification you have achieved.
5. As part of the application, upload a copy of your OWS SVQ/NVQ in Occupational Work Supervisions and details of your successfully-completed CITB Specialist Supervisor level Health, Safety and Environment test.
6. You will then be required to confirm delivery address, agree to terms and conditions and make payment for the CSCS card.