Entering the industry

CSCS offers a range of red cards for those starting out in construction.

The Apprentice, Industry Placement, and Trainee cards are for construction workers who are working towards a qualification in the construction industry or have achieved a construction related non-competence assessed training qualification.

It is important for new entrants to industry to start their career on the appropriate red CSCS card as they show employers that the holder is on a recognised training pathway to a skilled trade and a skilled CSCS card.

Entering the industry

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Apprentice

The CSCS Apprentice card is issued free of charge and is for individuals on recognised apprenticeships. It is valid for...

Trainee

The Trainee card is available to those registered for a competence-assessed qualification and those who have achieved a non-competence assessed...

Industry Placement

For those undergoing a construction-related qualification or training programme which requires the completion of a minimum 30 day work placement,...

Provisional

The Provisional card is for individuals working through probationary periods while employers assess their suitability for employment. It lasts for...