CSCS Card Types
CSCS card is becoming mandatory for an individual to potentially
access and work within the construction site.
It acts as proof that the cardholder has been officially trained in the
health and safety of their respective trade. It also ensures that the tradesperson
also holds an industry-recognized qualification.
There are different types of CSCS cards
available as per trade so it is important that you should hold CSCS cards as
per your trade and skill level so that you will be able to get work on a safe, professionally
run building construction site. It is important to carry the right card as per
work as spot checks are often carried out by authorities on sites using
handheld scanners to confirm the legitimacy of the card. An invalid or expired
card or a card that does not cover the job that you are carrying on-site could
result in you immediately asking to leave the site.
Various kind of CSCS Cards are
RED PROVISIONAL CARD –
Temporary card (Nonrenewable, Issued only if you don’t hold any card in past)
GREEN CSCS Card – Basic Skills
for general labourer
BLUE CSCS Card –Skilled Worker
GOLD CSCS Card – Skilled Worker and Supervisors
BLACK CSCS Card- Manager
YELLOW/WHITE CSCS Card– Professionally Qualified Person (PQP)
Read : HOW TO GET CSCS CARD
Applying for CSCS cards or Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards
Eligibility for card:
Individuals must first of all pass the CITB
Health, Safety & Environment Test with a score of at least 45/50 correct
answers. For CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test for Managers you need
to score at least 46/50.
Read: CITB Test is important. Know the reasons
Prospective candidates should check the
requirements of the CSCS cards that they are applying for as certain CSCS
courses and NVQs are required.
For finding which card will suit you as per
your trade please write to us at constructioncards@gmail.com.