Applying For CSCS Cards
If you wish to apply for cards, we recommend using the online service. It’s quick, easy and available when you need it, all year round.
There’s a step-by-step video on how to apply for a CSCS card online below and on our YouTube channel as well as a handy guide for help with online applications, which you can find here.
Before you apply, please ensure you:
Profile pictures are taken when you take the HS&E test and these pictures will be used on your CSCS card, should your application be approved. If you are applying with an exemption to the HS&E test requirement then you will have to provide a passport style photograph as part of your application.
For guidance on making an online application use the CSCS Online instruction guide.
If you hold an existing card
You can claim existing CSCS cards from our previous system. Please follow these simple steps to claim your card.
You can then either renew your card, or apply for the same or a different card.
Please note: If your old card has expired or you hold a Labourer, PQP or AQP card you will not be able to renew. Instead, please make a new application and upload your qualifications when requested.
Apply as an employer
Employers should also apply online. To find out more, visit Employer Applications.
Contact details
The quickest way to get in touch is via your new CSCS online account. If you already have an account, please log in and select ‘Support’ on the top menu, click ‘Add Request’ and enter your details and required documents, then a member of the team will be in touch.
If you do not have an online account, then please call 0344 994 4777 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).
When your application has been approved, your CSCS card will be posted out to you the next working day. Most cards arrive at their requested destination within 3-5 days of application approval. If your card does not arrive within 10 days then please contact CSCS.
You can also download the My CSCS app to use your virtual CSCS card on site straight away.
Costs
All CSCS cards cost £36 and all CITB HS&E tests cost £22.50 (we can arrange the booking of the the test and card application with addtional service charge, please call for more info.
There are a number of organisations that offer card application services. If you are being charged more than £36 for a card or £22.50 for a CITB Health, safety & environment test, please check that you understand what additional services you will receive, if any. The cheapest and quickest way to apply for a card is directly via the CSCS online application service.
Apply over the phone
We always recommend applicants use the online application service. Online applications are quick, easy and secure, with the service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you do not have a CSCS Online account, you can apply over the phone by calling 0344 99 44 777.
Please note, telephone applications will take longer to process than an online application. You will also need access to your email account during the call so that we can verify your details and complete the application process. We always recommend applying online but uploading your documents to the support section of your online account before calling to make your application also helps ensure quicker results.
Without a valid email address CSCS may be unable to process your application.
NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) are delivered in the workplace involving practical and knowledge assessments and are designed to demonstrate a learner’s occupational competence. NVQs give learner the opportunity to work and achieve a qualification at the same time. This means you can study at the level that’s right for your job role and level of experience, and progress accordingly.
All our assessors are industry qualified in their occupational trade, so you will get the best advice, guidance and support required to complete you NVQ qualification.
Your assessment is based on the practical activity you undertake in the workplace and a portfolio of evidence to show that you meet occupational standards. A qualified assessor will observe you while you’re at work and question you to test your knowledge and understanding.
Just give us a call and one of our trained staff will be on hand to answer any questions and provide you with the support you need in getting the right Construction NVQ qualification.
Red CSCS Card
NVQ Trainee
This card is valid for five 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 if you are a trainee and registered to complete a construction related qualification. The qualification may be vocational, academic or professional, but must be acceptable for a skilled CSCS card.
Applicants must also have passed the Operative level CITB Health, Safety and Environment test within the last 2 years.
Green CSCS Card
NVQ Level 1
The Labourer card is specifically for people carrying out labouring duties. Do not apply for this card if you work in a skilled occupation – to find the correct card for your occupation,
This card is valid for five years.
All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test for operatives and hold one of the following:
An RQF Level 1/SCQF Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment. Please note: the RQF Level 1 Award is a lifetime qualification.
An SCQF Level 5 REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate.
The NOCN/CSkills Awards Construction Health and Safety (F/618/0738) unit
A CSCS Alternative qualifications with an expiry date can only be used once, so you will need to retake these qualifications in the future when you renew your Labourer card.
Blue CSCS Card
NVQ Level 2
You can apply for this card if you have either:
Achieved a construction related NVQ or SVQ level 2 or Completed an apprenticeship, such as an Employer sponsored apprenticeship, a City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate or a CSCS Approved Trailblazer
If you do not have these qualifications, but you are experienced in your job and have registered for a qualification applicable to your occupation, you may apply for an Experienced Worker Card.
All applicants must have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test within the last 2 years, at the relevant level for the occupation being applied for.
This card is valid for five years.
Gold CSCS Card
NVQ Level 3 This card is available for supervisor and technical occupations subject to the achievement of: Construction Related Supervisory/Technical NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or 4 Occupational Work Supervision NVQ or SVQ Level 3 (including proof of endorsed occupation). This card is valid for five years. All applicants must pass the Supervisors CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test. Before you book your test check out the requirements for your occupation using card finder. |
Black CSCS Card
NVQ Level 4-7 This card is available for manager and technical occupations subject to: Achievement of a relevant Construction Management/Technical related NVQ/SVQ level 5, 6 or 7 A SVQ Level 4 in Construction Management/Technical related qualification or Holding a pre-existing NVQ level 4 in construction management. This card is valid for five years.
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A CPCS card certifies your competence in operating construction plant equipment. It’s often required on UK construction sites, especially those run by UKCG, to prove your qualifications and ensure site safety.
A CPCS card certifies your competence in operating construction plant equipment. It’s often required on UK construction sites, especially those run by UKCG, to prove your qualifications and ensure site safety.
To get a CPCS Red Card, you need to pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test and complete both CPCS theory and practical tests for your specific plant category.
To upgrade to a Blue Card, you must hold a valid Red Card and complete the relevant NVQ for your plant category within the 2-year validity period of your Red Card.
To upgrade to a Blue Card, you must hold a valid Red Card and complete the relevant NVQ for your plant category within the 2-year validity period of your Red Card.
Samad Solutions Ltd are a construction Industry supplier delivering National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Construction related courses.
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