Construction Skills Certification Scheme

CSCS card types

Choose the card that matches your occupation and qualifications. Most routes need a valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment test plus the right NVQ or equivalent.

Not sure which colour you need? Start with your job role and highest construction qualification. Labourers usually need Green; skilled trades with NVQ Level 2 need Blue; advanced craft and supervisors go Gold; managers need Black. Red cards are temporary routes while you work toward a full qualification.

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CSCS Green Card - Labourers Card

Validity - 5 Years

For General Labourers and Site Operatives. Requires CITB HS&E Operative Test and a Level 1 award in Health and Safety.

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Blue CSCS Card - Skilled Worker

Validity - 5 Years

For skilled workers who have achieved a construction related NVQ or SVQ Level 2, or completed an approved apprenticeship.

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Provisional - CSCS Temporary Card

Validity - 6 Months

For people who are working through a probationary period or gaining on-site experience. Non-renewable card.

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Trainee Card

Validity - 3 Years

For trainees who are registered for an NVQ/SVQ or relevant construction award but have not completed it yet.

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Experienced Worker Card

Validity - 1 Year

For experienced workers registered to complete a construction related NVQ or SVQ Level 2, 3 or higher.

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Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager

Validity - 3 Years

For experienced supervisors, managers, or technical staff registered for an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or higher.

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CSCS Gold Card - Advanced Craft

Validity - 5 Years

For highly skilled craftspeople who have achieved a construction related NVQ or SVQ Level 3.

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CSCS Gold Card - Supervisor

Validity - 5 Years

For professionals working in a supervisor role who have achieved a supervisory NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or 4.

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CSCS Black Card - Managers

Validity - 5 Years

For senior manager occupations who have achieved a relevant management NVQ/SVQ Level 5, 6, or 7.

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CSCS White Card - White Qualified Person

Validity - 5 Years

For professionally or academically qualified people — certified members of CSCS-approved bodies, graduates, HNDs, HNCs, and related routes.

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CSCS White Card - Academically Qualified Person

Validity - 5 Years

For construction graduates who have completed construction degrees, HNDs, HNCs, or CIOB certificates.