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Looking to get Red CSCS Card. Know how?

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 ne...

I lost my CSCS Card. From where I can get my CSCS Card again.

There are many types of CSCS cards available but it is very important that you select the right card as per your trade. For different trades, different type of CSCS Card is applicable like for labourer work or groundwork you need Green CSCS card , for manager you need to have a Black CSCS card . For more details about the CSCS Card you can also read:  Applying for CSCS cards or Construction Skills CertificationScheme Cards How to get CSCS card ? If you already have a card and by any chance you lost your card then this article is to help you and make you aware of the process and steps by which you can get your CSCS card again which is required to work in the construction industry. These steps are also applicable if your card is broken or stolen and you are looking to order a replacement card for yourself or someone else. Process of applying for replacement of CSCS Card: 1. You need to call CSCS on their number and place a request order for the replacement of your card. 2. You need...

For construction worker which CSCS Card is best.

As per the recent study, in construction industry migrants popular work choice is the work of labourer. If you are looking to find a job in the construction sector then you must have heard of CSCS i.e. Construction Skill Certification Scheme. To get a job in the construction industry you first need to get a CSCS Card. CSCS gives health and safety training to workers in UK's construction industry to keep its workers safe and run the sites smoothly without interruptions and ensure the minimum number of accidents and mishappenings. Are ground workers eligible to apply for CSCS Card? Yes. Workers who are working as labourer or are involved in normal ground work can apply for Green CSCS Card . Read more: Types of CSCS Cards Construction Skill Certification Scheme (CSCS) is run by CITB (Construction Industry Training Board. What is CITB? The CITB in an organisation which is Government set up and is made to work with various construction companies across the United Kingdom to make the con...

Looking to get a blue card without NVQ. Know how?

The process of getting CSCS Card can sound complex and complicated but in reality it is not so. With the right knowledge and understanding, it is very easy to apply and get the right CSCS Card which matches your trade and supports you in getting wonderful work opportunities. Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card is suitable for those who are looking to take a level up in their career and looking to gain a more responsible position and handle more technical profiles.  If you are looking to get Blue CSCS card so it's very important for you to understand what is CSCS Card. A CSCS Card is considered and treated as proof of the proficiency of the cardholder in doing the assignment of which he/she is holding the card with health and safety knowledge while working at a site undergoing construction. For example, a person holding the Green CSCS Card is proficient in the groundwork with health and safety.  In the construction sector, safety is the most important element for any construction pro...

Quickest way to renew the card

  The fastest way to get your old card renewed is to contact CSCS website and use their online application service. To make the entire process smooth and hassle-free there are many affiliate companies which support customers in card renewal and card issuance. If you already have the login account on the CSCS website then you can apply for card renewal while logging in CSCS portal.   If you don’t have an account on the CSCS website then we recommend you to create your account on CSCS website. You can create your account by visiting their “Applying For Cards” page and filling in your details and following the steps which are mentioned on the screen.   The link of CSCS website: https://www.cscs.uk.com In case if you face any difficulty in creating your account or you do not have any account on CSCS then you can contact us at constructioncards@gmail.com . Important Note: 1.   Red Provisional Card cannot be renewed as it is only valid for 6 months and is ...

The Importance of a CSCS Card

If you are working on a construction site, you must have heard a lot about CSCS Card. A question that crosses everyone mind is What is CSCS Card? ….. Why CSCS it is important and most importantly how to get a CSCS Card? This blog will explain the importance of having a CSCS Card. Here you will also get information that how you can apply for the CSCS Card. So to begin with the first and most important question what is CSCS Card ? A CSCS Card is considered as proof that the individual working on the construction site is having all the required skill set, knowledge, learning and training for the job they are carrying out. Housebuilders and contractors give priority to hiring resources who holds CSCS card so that they can minimize the possibility of accidents on-site and make it a safe place to work. CSCS cards were introduced in 1995 to make people trained for their health and safety and create awareness among the workers working on site. With the introduction of these cards, a s...

In how much time you can get CSCS card?

What is a CSCS card? A CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card is a card that can be treated as proof that you are appropriately qualified for the task you are applying for or working already and have the appropriate training to work safely on a construction site. Employers and project owners across the United Kingdom are making CSCS Card mandatory for working due to advantages associated with the card holders as it makes the place accident-free and safe to work for everyone. There are many types of cards available which are specifically designed for many categories of trades that also reflect the different occupations and qualifications on cards. Different cards are of different colours like for ground worker it is of green colour and for manager it is black colour and is known popularly known as Black Manager Card.   Read:  Applyingfor CSCS cards or Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards   In how much time you can get CSCS Card   Below details ...

Questions and Answer related to CSCS Course

Recently the demand for workforce in the construction industry has increased to bridge the gap which got created due to pandemic. So if you are looking to work on site then it is the right time for you to apply for the CSCS Card. What is CSCS Card? CSCS is the leading skills certification scheme of the construction sector and there are certain sets of cards that they issue to you in order to access and operate safely on site. This acts as proof that the cardholder has sufficient knowledge and is professionally trained in the health and safety of their respective trade. This also certifies that they hold construction industry-recognized qualifications. How to get CSCS Card? Read: Applying for CSCS cards or Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards For different cards, there are different requirements. For Provisional Card – You only need to pass 45 minute touch screen CITB health and safety environment test for the operative. After passing the test you can apply to CSCS t...

Types of CSCS Cards

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 o...

How to get CSCS card

 Here in this blog, we will discuss in detail how you can get a CSCS Card . If you are looking to start your career in the construction sector which is undoubtedly one of the booming sectors then you need to have certain cards which you can easily apply online as per the trade and work you will be working on site. To get CSCS Card you should have appropriate construction-related qualifications and training. For person who is not having any qualifications and is applying for the card for the first time than the best card which suits him is " Red Provisional Card ". This is non renewable card and is valid for six (6) months. For getting this card you only have to pass CITB Health Safety and Environment Test and have to apply for the card to CSCS. You can visit the CSCS website by clicking https://www.cscs.uk.com/ and can directly apply for the card. Read: CITB Test is important. Know the reasons. The CITB   Health Safety and Environment Test  is valid for 2 year...

Applying for CSCS cards or Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards

If you wish to get a  CSCS card for yourself, you can apply it online or by sending your request "Need CSCS Card" to  constructioncards@gmail.com Before you apply for the card there are certain things which should be handy with you. Please make sure that you: Should have a  scanned copy of the certificate of your qualification , or the written proof of enrollment that you are already registered to complete a recognized qualification related to construction which is also relevant to your work/service or occupation. You can also check whether the qualification you hold is relevant for getting your CSCS card. To check the relevance, CSCS offers a great tool known as CSCS Card Finder . You can select the “search by qualification” option and type in your qualification and can check the results which appear. This will help you to understand your eligibility for the card as per your qualification. You should complete and pass the CITB Test (Health, Safety, and Environment) and ...