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Nov 03, 2025

The Department for Education have announced they are expanding the free courses for jobs offer to support providers to deliver more construction training.   

Through this scheme, eligible learners can access high-value Level 2 & Level 3 qualifications for free – designed to help individuals progress into good jobs, earn higher wages, and meet the growing skills needs across the UK economy. 

You can access a list of Level 2 & Level 3 construction qualifications that are now being offered for free, if you meet the eligibility criteria below: 

  • aged 19 or over 
  • earn below £25,750 or are unemployed  

If you’ve ever thought about a career in construction, this is an excellent opportunity to take your first step.

Completing one of these qualifications can open doors to a wide range of roles across the industry, and help you gain the skills and training required to be able to apply for a CSCS card.

CSCS does not provide training or qualifications – courses will need to be arranged via a college or training provider. 

Below is a list of free courses that currently result in being recognised for a CSCS Trainee card, upon successful completion of your course and after passing the Operative level CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. To learn more about your eligibility for a free course and to view the full list of qualifications available, visit the Free Courses for Jobs webpage on GOV.UK

Courses recognised for a CSCS card

Qualification Number: 60080541

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60080486

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60079137

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60131913

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60137861

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60085848

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60080516

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60080474

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60136121

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60090686

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60090674

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61045445

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61045421

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61045901

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61045913

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 6030313X

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60303645

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60303190

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60303529

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61045597

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61045627

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61045573

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61045391

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61045780

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60366199

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 50063649

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60104879

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60338416

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60086154

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60355517

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60087791

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60086270

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60086282

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60086257

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60358233

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60357976

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60358026

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 60358142

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 6035821X

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61046139

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61046188

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61046164

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61046176

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 2-year red Trainee CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 6036645X

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 5-year red Trainee CSCS card.

Upon completion of this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 5-year blue Skilled Worker CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 6037665X

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 5-year red Trainee CSCS card.

Upon completion of this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 5-year blue Skilled Worker CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.

Qualification Number: 61046073

Upon enrolment to this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 5-year red Trainee CSCS card.

Upon completion of this qualification, you will be eligible to apply for the 5-year blue Skilled Worker CSCS card.

In order to apply for a card, you will also need to have passed a CITB HS&E Test within the last two years.