For those undergoing a construction-related qualification or training programme which requires the completion of a minimum 30 day work placement, such as T-Levels or Trainee Skills Development Programmes.
This card is valid for three years and cannot be renewed. The Industry Placement card does not lead to a skilled CSCS card.
To be eligible for this card, applicants must:
- Be aged 16 or above
- Be registered onto a qualification or training programme requiring a minimum of 30 days’ work placement
- Provide proof of registration onto their T Level, Traineeship, or other programme by completing the Enrolment Evidence Form and upload it during the application process.
- Have successfully passed the relevant Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last two years. For CSCS, SKILLcard and JIB-PMES, this will be the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operative test. For ECS, it will be the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment.
How to apply
Log in to CSCS Online. Online applications are quick, easy and secure.
Once approved, cards should arrive within five working days.
T-Levels and Traineeships Guide
| T Level
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Specialist pathway | How to apply?
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| Onsite Construction | Carpentry & joinery | Visit CSCS |
| Onsite Construction | Plastering | Visit CSCS |
| Onsite Construction | Bricklaying | Visit CSCS |
| Onsite Construction | Painting & decorating | Visit CSCS |
| Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction | Civil engineering | Visit CSCS |
| Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction | Hazardous materials analysis and surveying | Visit CSCS |
| Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction | Surveying and design for construction and the built environment | Visit CSCS |
| T Level
|
Specialist pathway | How to apply
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| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Electrical and electronic equipment engineering | Visit ECS |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Electrotechnical engineering | Visit ECS |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Gas engineering | Visit JIB PMES
or |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Protection systems engineering
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Visit ECS |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Plumbing and heating engineering
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Visit JIB PMES
or |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Heating engineering and ventilation
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Visit Engineering Services SKILLcard
or |
| Building Services Engineering for Construction | Refrigeration engineering and air conditioning engineering
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Visit Engineering Services SKILLcard |
| Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction | Building services design | Visit Engineering Services SKILLcard
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To locate the details of a Traineeship visit the government’s find a traineeship webpage. Enter your postcode and the Traineeships in your area will be displayed.
The Traineeship Reference number can be found on the right-hand side of the government’s webpage displaying the Traineeships details.
If you are delivering a programme (that includes a minimum of 30 days placement) but it is not yet recognised by CSCS for the Industry Placement Card, then please contact CSCS.
When contacting CSCS to make a programme recognition request, please include:
- The full title of the programme
- The registration number of the programme (if appropriate)
- The name of Awarding Body registered with (if appropriate)
- The name of training provider, a contact name, email address and contact telephone number.
When the request is received, CSCS will be in touch to discuss the next steps.