Getting a CSCS Card is important to gaining access to any construction site in the United Kingdom. The Red CSCS Card is a temporary card issued under Construction Skill Certification Scheme. They are best suitable for the individuals who are working or willing to work for construction sites and are looking to gain qualifications related to construction which are approved by CSCS while still working on-site.
In this article, we will discuss in detail about the process of getting a red CSCS Card.
Mandatory requirement to apply for Red CSCS Card
1. Pass a CITB Health, Safety & Environment test. The validity of the CITB Test is 2 years which means if you have not done the test till now or your CITB test is not valid then in both the scenarios you have to appear for the CITB test for operative and have to pass it.
Duration of test: 45 minutes
Mode of test: Touchscreen test
No. of questions in CITB test: 50
Minimum Score required in test to pass: To pass the CITB test you need to score a minimum of 45/50. For MAP Test you need to grade score of 46/50 (minimum).
Type of CITB test
CITB Health, Safety and Environment test for Operatives
CITB Health, Safety and Environment test for Specialist
CITB Health, Safety and Environment test for Managers and Professionals (MAP)
Important Note: Different form of registration is available for each type of red CSCS card. Various kind of red CSCS Card are:
- Apprentice Card
- Trainee Card
- Experience Worker Card
- Experienced Technical, Supervisor & Manager (TSM) card
Let's study about all these cards in detail.
1. Apprentice Card
To apply and gain Red CSCS apprentice card, you must show relevant and valid proof of registration by providing a letter from the apprentice provider. A copy of the apprentice agreement is also valid proof that can be submitted at the time of applying for the card.
2. Trainee Card
If you are looking to apply for CSCS trainee card than you require your full name (as per ID) and the qualification title you are looking to get enrolled and gain which will be published on the card as adequate proof to register yourself.
3. Experienced Worker Card
The red experienced worker CSCS Card requires to provide and submit the relevant document which will be treated as proof or evidence that the applicant has registered for NVQ/SVQ level 2 and should have at least one year experience in their job role.
4. Experienced Technical, Supervisor & Manager (TSM) card
To apply for a red CSCS experienced TSM card applicant is required to submit the proof of registration of level 3 NVQ/SVQ. The applicant is also required to have at least one year of experience in the job role.
Read: Importance of NVQ and its benefits (National Vocational
Qualification)
Also Read: For construction worker which CSCS Card is best.
Summary
You can easily apply for a red CSCS card by getting yourself registered with CSCS. For this you need to create online account on CSCS website and using CSCS online account you can provide relevant documents of qualification and experience and test details and get CSCS card. You can also use trusted affiliate sites that can help is getting Red CSCS Card. If you want to know about such affiliate sites please write in the comment section. We will provide you.