Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
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The 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.
This temporary 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.
Applicants must also have passed the appropriate level CITB Health, safety and environment (HSE) test within the last 2 years.
CSCS recognised qualifications and the relevant HSE test level can be checked using the CSCS Card Finder.
Experienced Worker TSM card applicants must be able to provide proof of registration onto their qualification. As a minimum, you are required to provide evidence from your Training Organisation awarding body that must include:
- Applicants Name
- Full qualification title of the NVQ/SVQ you are registered to, including level
- Date of registration (must be in the last 2 years)
The quickest and most convenient way to apply for a CSCS card is via our online application service.
If you already have an account, please login and start your application today.
If you have not already done so, we recommend that you create an account by visiting Applying for cards and follow the steps on the screen.
Further information
- Overseas qualifications: Those with construction related qualifications awarded outside of the UK, not currently recognised by CSCS, should contact Ecctis to apply for an Industry Skills Statement.
- Occupations not covered by CSCS: Certain occupations are not covered by CSCS and are instead covered by members of the CSCS Alliance – the 38 card schemes that display the CSCS logo.
