CSCS Card Types
Green CSCS Card – Labourer
Requirements
- CITB Operatives Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- CSCS Approved One Day Online Course or an equivalent Qualification.
Features:
- Validity: 5 years
- Renewable Card
Blue CSCS Card – Skilled Worker
Requirements
- CITB Operatives or Specialist Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or C&G Craft Certificate or CSCS Approved Apprenticeship
Features:
- Validity: 5 years
- Renewable Card
Gold CSCS Card – Advanced Craft
Requirements
- CITB Operatives or Specialist Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or C&G Advanced Craft Certificate or CSCS Approved Apprenticeship
Features:
- Validity: 5 years
- Renewable Card
Gold CSCS Card – Supervisory
Requirements
- CITB Supervisors Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or 4 in Supervisory Qualification
Features:
- Validity: 5 years
- Renewable Card
Red CSCS Card – Provisional
Requirements
- Any type of CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
Features:
- Validity: 6 months
- Non-Renewable Card
Red CSCS Card – Trainee
Requirements
- CITB Operatives Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- Registered to a valid Qualification.
Features:
- Validity: 5 years
- Non-Renewable Card
Red CSCS Card – Apprentice
Requirements
- CITB Operatives Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- Registered to a valid Apprenticeship
Features:
- Validity: 4 years and 6 months
- Non-Renewable Card
Red CSCS Card – Experienced Worker
Requirements
- CITB Operatives or Specialist Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- Registered to a valid NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or above
Features:
- Validity: 1 year
- Non-Renewable Card
Black CSCS Card – Manager
Requirements
- CITB Mangers & Professionals Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- NVQ or SVQ Level 4 or above in Management Qualification
Features:
- Validity: 5 years
- Renewable Card
Red CSCS Card – Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
Requirements
- CITB Supervisors or Mangers & Professionals Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- Registered to a valid NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or above
Features:
- Validity: 3 years
- Non-Renewable Card
White CSCS Card – Academically Qualified Person
Requirements
- CITB Mangers & Professionals Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- Construction related degrees/ HNDs/ HNCs/ CIOB Certificates or NEBOSH diplomas.
Features:
- Validity: 5 years
- Renewable Card
White CSCS Card – Professionally Qualified Person
Requirements
- CITB Mangers & Professionals Test (Passed within the last 2 years)
- Current membership of the of CSCS approved Professional Bodies.
Features:
- Validity: 5 years
- Renewable Card
Yellow CSCS Card – Construction Site Visitor (WITHDRAWN)
CSCS has stopped issuing this card from 28th February 2020.
All applicants must pass the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test. The Regular Visitor CSCS Card is for professionals that visit construction sites as a part of their job role, but don’t have evidence of onsite skills. All Construction Site Visitor cards issued from 3rd September 2018 will expire on 31st August 2020 and are non-renewable. However, any Construction Site Visitor cards issued before 3rd September 2018 will still remain valid until the expiry date listed on the card.
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Which CSCS Card should I apply for?
The CSCS Card is assigned to a delegate based on their Occupation (type of work you do in a Construction site) and Qualification (Construction related Educational Certificates). To know which CSCS Card to apply, Click Here.
How do I apply for CSCS Card?
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What do I need to get a CSCS Card?
Before applying for CSCS Card, you must fulfil the following requirements:
- Passed an appropriate CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test within the last two years. To book a Test Appointment, Click Here.
- Carry a valid Qualification. To know more, Click Here.
How to renew my CSCS Card?
You can simply renew your CSCS Card either through the Online Form or by calling us on +44 02045405749.
Can I do the CITB Test online?
At this moment, there’s no facility available to take the Test Online. You have to go to a Test Centre to pass the Test. To book a Test Appointment, Click Here or by calling us on +44 02045405749.
I've lost my CSCS Card.
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