Which CSCS Card do you need?
Here are the CSCS cards you can apply for. Please remember, you need to have the right qualification or an equivalent to apply for a CSCS card. You can find the specific requirements in the 'More Info' section for each card.
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CSCS Green Card Operative
Validity - 2 years for New Application. 5 years for Renewal
To get this card you must have completed the Health Safety and Awareness Online course or equivalent. Proof of the qualification must be submitted. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below. This card is valid for 5 years.
To get this card you must have completed the Health Safety and Awareness Online course or equivalent. Proof of the qualification must be submitted. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below. This card is valid for 5 years.
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CSCS Blue Card Skilled Worker
Validity - 5 years
To get a CSCS Blue Card you must have completed and hold certification for an NVQ or equivalent. Proof of the qualification must be submitted. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below. This card is valid for 5 years.
To get a CSCS Blue Card you must have completed and hold certification for an NVQ or equivalent. Proof of the qualification must be submitted. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below. This card is valid for 5 years.
CSCS Red Card Apprentice
Validity - 4 years 6 months
This card is for anyone who has started a recognised apprenticeship. Proof from your training organisation or employer must be submitted. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below. This card is valid for 4 years 6 months.
This card is for anyone who has started a recognised apprenticeship. Proof from your training organisation or employer must be submitted. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below. This card is valid for 4 years 6 months.
CSCS Red Card Experienced Worker
Validity - 1 year
This card is for people who hold on the job experience and are registered to complete an NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or higher. You must submit proof of your registration on to an NVQ from your training provider. This card is valid for one year and cannot be renewed. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
This card is for people who hold on the job experience and are registered to complete an NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or higher. You must submit proof of your registration on to an NVQ from your training provider. This card is valid for one year and cannot be renewed. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
CSCS Red Card Technical, Supervisor, Managers
Validity - 3 years
This temporary card is only available to supervisors, managers and technical workers with on the job experience. You must be registered to complete an NVQ or equivalent level 3 or higher and submit proof of your registration from your training provider. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
This temporary card is only available to supervisors, managers and technical workers with on the job experience. You must be registered to complete an NVQ or equivalent level 3 or higher and submit proof of your registration from your training provider. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
CSCS Red Card Trainee
Validity - 5 years
This card is for someone who is registered to complete a vocational, academic or professional qualification. You must submit proof of your registration on to an NVQ from your training provider, professional body or university. This card is valid for five years and cannot be renewed. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
This card is for someone who is registered to complete a vocational, academic or professional qualification. You must submit proof of your registration on to an NVQ from your training provider, professional body or university. This card is valid for five years and cannot be renewed. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
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CSCS Red Card Provisional
Validity - 6 months
The CSCS Red Card is a provisional (temporary) card for people who have never held a CSCS Card. The card lasts for 6 months and is not renewable. You do not need to submit proof of any qualifications with this applications. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
The CSCS Red Card is a provisional (temporary) card for people who have never held a CSCS Card. The card lasts for 6 months and is not renewable. You do not need to submit proof of any qualifications with this applications. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
CSCS Gold Card Supervisory
Validity - 5 years
The CSCS Gold Card is for anyone in a supervisory position who has completed an NVQ/SVQ level 3 or 4. You must submit proof of your qualification with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the Supervisors CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
The CSCS Gold Card is for anyone in a supervisory position who has completed an NVQ/SVQ level 3 or 4. You must submit proof of your qualification with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the Supervisors CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
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CSCS Gold Card Advanced
Validity - 5 years
The CSCS Advanced Craft Gold Card is for anyone who has completed an NVQ level 3 or apprenticeship qualification. You must submit proof of your qualification with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
The CSCS Advanced Craft Gold Card is for anyone who has completed an NVQ level 3 or apprenticeship qualification. You must submit proof of your qualification with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
CSCS Black Card Manager
Validity - 5 years
To get a CSCS Black Card is for anyone who has completed a construction management NVQ level 5, 6 or 7 or equivalent qualification. You must of previously held a level 4 qualification and submit proof of your qualification with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
To get a CSCS Black Card is for anyone who has completed a construction management NVQ level 5, 6 or 7 or equivalent qualification. You must of previously held a level 4 qualification and submit proof of your qualification with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
CSCS White Card Academically Qualified Person
Validity - 5 years
The CSCS White Card is for people who have completed construction related degrees or qualifications such as: HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas. You must submit proof of your qualification with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and envrionment test which can be booked below.
The CSCS White Card is for people who have completed construction related degrees or qualifications such as: HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas. You must submit proof of your qualification with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and envrionment test which can be booked below.
CSCS White Card Professionally Qualified Person
Validity - 5 years
This CSCS White Card is for people who are members of CSCS assessed professional bodies. You must submit proof of your professional body registration or membership with this application, if you do not have proof you cannot proceed with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.
This CSCS White Card is for people who are members of CSCS assessed professional bodies. You must submit proof of your professional body registration or membership with this application, if you do not have proof you cannot proceed with this application. This card is valid for 5 years. All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test which can be booked below.