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How do I get a basic CSCS card?
An error occurred. – Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser. If you hold an existing card You can claim existing CSCS cards from our previous system. Please follow these simple steps to claim your card.
Once you have created your online account, please select ‘My cards’ from the main menu, then select ‘Claim my card’. Enter your registration number and the necessary personal details, then press enter. This will link your previous card to your new online account, while allowing to keep the same registration number.
You can then either renew your card, or apply for the same or a different card. Please note: If your old card has expired or you hold a Labourer, PQP or AQP card you will not be able to renew. Instead, please make a new application and upload your qualifications when requested.
Apply as an employer Employers should also apply online. To find out more, visit Employer Applications, Contact details The quickest way to get in touch is via your new CSCS online account. If you already have an account, please log in and select ‘Support’ on the top menu, click ‘Add Request’ and enter your details and required documents, then a member of the team will be in touch.
If you do not have an online account, then please call 0344 994 4777 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday). When your application has been approved, your CSCS card will be posted out to you the next working day. Most cards arrive at their requested destination within 3-5 days of application approval.
If your card does not arrive within 10 days then please contact CSCS. You can also download the My CSCS app to use your virtual CSCS card on site straight away. Costs All CSCS cards cost £36 and all CITB HS&E tests cost £22.50. There are a number of organisations that offer card application services. If you are being charged more than £36 for a card or £22.50 for a CITB Health, safety & environment test, please check that you understand what additional services you will receive, if any.
The cheapest and quickest way to apply for a card is directly via the CSCS online application service, Apply over the phone We always recommend applicants use the online application service, Online applications are quick, easy and secure, with the service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- If you do not have a CSCS Online account, you can apply over the phone by calling 0344 99 44 777.
- Please note, telephone applications will take longer to process than an online application.
- You will also need access to your email account during the call so that we can verify your details and complete the application process.
We always recommend applying online but uploading your documents to the support section of your online account before calling to make your application also helps ensure quicker results. Without a valid email address CSCS may be unable to process your application.
Why can’t i get a CSCS card?
CSCS FAQs | Official CSCS Website
- to find out how to apply for a CSCS card.
- You will need:
- A scanned copy of your qualification certificate, or proof that you are registered to complete a recognised construction related qualification relevant to your occupation. This will need to be uploaded as part of your application.
- The CITB test ID number from your CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test, this can be found at the top of your pass certificate. You must have passed the appropriate test within the last 2 years.
- A credit or debit card to pay the £36 application fee.
- CSCS cards cost £36 and the separate CITB Health, safety and environment test costs £22.50. There are organisations that offer card application services. If you are being charged more than £36 for a card or £22.50 for a CITB Health, safety & environment test, check that you understand what additional services you will receive.
- Most cards arrive at their requested destination within 10 working days of application. If your card has not been delivered to your requested destination within four weeks of your application, please contact CSCS. After 90 days, your application will be considered closed and a further payment of £36 will be required to process a replacement card.
- If you already have an existing CSCS card you can claim this from our previous system. Please follow these simple steps to claim your card.
- Once you have created your online account, please select ‘My cards’ from the main menu, then select ‘Claim my card’.
- Enter your registration number and press enter.
- This will link your previous card to your new online account, while allowing to keep the same registration number.
You can then either renew your card, or apply for the same or a different card. Please note: If your old card has expired or you hold a Labourer, PQP or AQP card you will not be able to renew. Instead, please make a new application and upload your qualifications when requested.
- The qualification you need to achieve will depend what job you do on a construction site. Check the requirements
- We are aware the cost of training to obtain a qualification can be an issue for many people seeking to enter the industry, or already employed and wishing to upskill. The cost of training is determined by the numerous training companies delivering training and will vary depending on who is delivering the training and where in the UK the course is delivered. There is a wide range of financial support available to both employees and the self-employed seeking to achieve qualifications within the UK construction industry. Below are some of the funding options for you to consider. Click for further information.
- No. The CSCS application fee is non-refundable.
- Those who have completed a construction related academic qualification should apply for the (AQP) card. This is available to people who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas. Use the to find out if your qualification is accepted for an AQP card. CSCS do not accept construction related academic qualifications for the Black Manager card. The is only available to those who have completed the relevant Construction Management related NVQ/SVQ level 4, 5, 6 or 7. An NVQ/SVQ is gained by completing a range of practical tasks, demonstrating practical skills and displaying underpinning technical knowledge. Completing an NVQs does not require the undertaking of any particular learning program and taking formal written examinations. An academic qualification is assessed through assignments, projects and practical tasks that you complete as part of the set course. Candidates may gain the skills and knowledge required for their job but the qualification does not include a practical assessment of the candidate’s work. In summary – the NVQ is a practical and skills-based qualification and an academic qualification is a knowledge-based qualification. This is why CSCS issue different cards to those who have completed an NVQ and those who have completed academic qualification. The black manager’s card demonstrates that the cardholder’s practical skills have been assessed, while the white AQP card demonstrates that the cardholder’s knowledge has been assessed. This does not mean that the manager’s card has a higher standing than the AQP card; the cards are issued at equivalent levels of qualification. What matters is the occupation listed on the reverse of the card. Both the black manager’s card and the white AQP card (depending on the qualification), can have “Management” listed on the reverse of the card.
- Qualifications that can be printed on a CSCS card are:
- City & Guilds Craft Certificate
- City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate
- SCOTVEC Advanced Craft Certificate
- Winter Maintenance Qualified (for Highway Maintenance Operatives)
- Indentured Apprenticeship (where this is not the main Route of Entry)
- CAS (Construction Apprenticeship Scheme)
To add these qualifications to a card, copies of certificates must be sent to, If they are included with the initial applications there is no additional charge. If a request is made for them to be added after a card has been issued an additional £36.00 must be paid for a new card.
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- Depending on the type of apprenticeship you completed, one of the following organisations may be able to help you:
- Building
- The National Joint Council for the Building Industry – Tel: 0844 576 3556
- In Scotland – Building Apprenticeship and Training Council – Tel: 0131 556 8866
- Thermal Insulation
- National Joint Council for the Thermal Insulation Contracting Industry – Tel: 01325 466704
- Felt Roofing
- The National Joint Council for the Felt Roofing Contracting Industry – Tel: 01444 440027
- Glazing
- National Joint Council for the Flat Glass Industry – Tel: 020 7403 7177
- Mastic Asphalting
- Mastic Asphalt Council – Tel: 01424 814400
- FÀS/SOLAS Safepass cardholders are exempt from having to take the Operatives level of the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test when applying for a CSCS card. This is providing the Safepass has been achieved in the last two years. FÀS/SOLAS Safepass cardholders are not exempt from having to take the Manager and Professionals level of the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.
- There are two routes to obtain a CSCS Card through an apprenticeship. Employers Apprenticeship (Blue & Gold Card) The card applicant will need to provide a copy of their final completion certificate from the employer with whom they completed the apprenticeship with details of when it was completed. They will also need to provide copies of their Individual’s City & Guilds (Craft or Advanced) Certificates. The applicant will then be issued with a blue CSCS Card if they have the Employers Apprenticeship and Craft City & Guilds. A gold CSCS Card will be issued if they provide copies of Advanced Craft City & Guilds Certificates with the Apprenticeship Papers. Approved Apprenticeship (Gold Card) The card applicant will need to provide copies of their fully Indentured Apprenticeship papers gained through the apprenticeship provider eg NJCBI. Different providers will have different types of certificates for their apprenticeship. If the card applicant can provide copies of City & Guilds Certificates with this as well, this will be included on the reverse of the card. If the card applicant does not have their apprenticeship documents find out more about the appeals process,
- To find out what card you need for your occupation please use the card finder on the CSCS website. This will also confirm which HS&E test is required.
- CSCS cards remain the exclusive property of CSCS. Cards are issued to and must be kept in the named cardholder’s secure possession at all times. CSCS reserves the right to unilaterally withdraw a card.
- To apply for most CSCS cards, applicants must:
- Provide evidence that they have achieved (or are in the processing of achieving) a nationally recognised construction related qualification relevant to their occupation.
- Pass the appropriate CITB Health, safety and environment test.
- Apply for a CSCS card by calling 0344 994 4777
Unless an applicant has fulfilled all 3 of the above steps, they will not get a CSCS card.
: CSCS FAQs | Official CSCS Website
How do I get a gold CSCS card?
Why get a Gold CSCS Card? – This level of card is intended for Advanced Craft and Supervisors within the construction industry. If you achieve an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 for Advanced Craft or an Occupational Supervision or a level 4 for Site Supervision, you will be eligible for a Gold CSCS.
What if my CSCS card is broken?
Replacement CSCS Card – If your card has been lost, broken or stolen you can call CSCS to request a replacement card on 0344 994 4777. They will request that you have your CSCS registration number or alternately your National Insurance number to hand. The replacement CSCS card costs £36 and will display the same information as your old card, including the expiry date.
How do I log into my CSCS account?
A process on how to check CSCS account online – 
Stock exchange board. Photo: pexels.com, @pixabay Source: UGC Below are simple steps you can follow for your cscs online registration.
First, you should register and pay for a GTB or UBA account Use the payment teller and register.Complete and submit the form.Enter Clearing House Number (CHN). Confirm your email.Once you have confirmed your email, you can visit the cscs Nigeria login portal www.cscsnigerialtd.com and sign in.
The registration for online access requires a subscription fee which varies depending on your account type. They include:
| User type | Amount |
| Individual investors | N3,010 |
| Corporate investors | N6,020 |
| Special account corporate | N6,020 |
| Special account family | N6,020 |
| Stockbrokers and custodians | N6,200 |
You can pay the subscription fee online using your Naira Debt card, online transfer, or deposit cash at any of the following accounts:
Do you need a CSCS card UK?
CSCS is the leading skills certification scheme within the UK construction industry. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site. By ensuring the workforce are appropriately qualified the card plays its part in improving standards and safety on UK construction sites.
Holding a CSCS card is not a legislative requirement. It is entirely up to the principal contractor or client whether workers are required to hold a card before they are allowed on site. However, most principal contractors and major house builders require construction workers on their sites to hold a valid card.
For information on how to apply for a CSCS card visit the applying for cards page or watch our step-by-step guide below. How to apply for a CSCS card | Construction Skills Certification Scheme – YouTube Construction Skills Certification Scheme – CSCS 611 subscribers How to apply for a CSCS card | Construction Skills Certification Scheme Construction Skills Certification Scheme – CSCS Info Shopping Tap to unmute If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What is a CSCS card England?
What is a CSCS card? – A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card is the leading skills certification scheme in the UK construction industry. It proves to employers that you’re properly qualified, and have the skills and knowledge to work in the industry.
What is a yellow CSCS card?
Yellow CSCS Card – Construction Site Visitor The Yellow CSCS Construction Site Visitor card is intended for those individuals with no specific construction skills or functions, but nonetheless need to visit one or more construction sites from time to time.
What are the benefits of having a gold CSCS card?
Achievement of a Blue CSCS Card or a Gold CSCS Card is evidence that you possess much higher levels of skill and experience in your chosen UK construction trade. The employers and UK sites you will be working for and on give more interesting and better paid work to the workers who have Blue CSCS Cards and Gold CSCS Cards.
- A Gold CSCS Card can qualify you to be a Supervisor in certain trades and jobs.
- In general terms, rising through the colours in the CSCS Cards opens more employment opportunities to you.
- You get a broader construction canvas to work on and develop qualifications and skills that may also stand you in good stead for going down the self employed route.
How Do Blue and Gold CSCS Cards Help Me Become Self Employed? The Construction NVQ teaches you to do more than just use your tools and work safely in your environment. When you achieve a Construction NVQ Level 2, which entitles you to the Blue CSCS Card, you’ll be in a position to perform most routine work in your trade to a standard of high customer satisfaction.
You’ll also have learned some customer relations skills and have started to explore the theoretical practicalities of setting up your own business. Once you have achieved a Construction NVQ Level 3 and the CSCS Gold Card you will have learned a lot more about running a business, including how to take on staff and what laws you need to comply with in order to treat them properly.
The Gold CSCS Card does more than just prove to employers and site owners that you know what you are doing: it’s measurable evidence to you, that you have the experience and theory to go out and work on your own. What Opportunities do the Coloured CSCS Cards Give Me? Blue CSCS Cards show your employer that you are a highly skilled worker with a notable degree of competence and experience.
- The opportunities the Blue CSCS Card afford you are all about getting more work, more regularly – and of having the edge over other candidates in the running for similar positions.
- Where you have your Blue CSCS Card and they don’t, you’re more likely to get the work.
- The Gold CSCS Card gives you the possibility of construction employment with a degree of responsibility.
While the Blue CSCS Card is more about making your skills and qualifications official, the Gold CSCS Card sets you apart from the majority of skilled workers in the industry. A Gold CSCS Card holder is extremely highly skilled, has a respectable number of on the job years behind him or her, and is potential management material. Use your CSCS Cards to track your own progress, as well as to give evidence of your skills and competence to others. The potential of the Blue CSCS Card and Gold CSCS Card to track your suitability for starting your own business are an ideal case in point. If you are looking to go self employed, the CSCS Card offers you a perfect bench mark for your own quality of work.
How much is CSCS account?
Below are the fees and charges that apply to all CSCS PLC product and services
| SERVICES | CURRENT PRICE (₦) | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Special Account – Family | ₦5,600 + 7.5% VAT |
| 6 | Special Account – Corporate | ₦11,200 + 7.5% VAT |
| 7 | Special Account – Individual | ₦2,800 + 7.5% VAT |
| 8 | Corporate Investor | ₦5,600 + 7.5% VAT |
What does CSCS do?
CSCS Plc serves as the Central Depository System (CDS) for all securities transacted in the Nigerian Capital Market.
What is the function of CSCS?
Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) operates a computerized depository, clearing, settlement, and delivery system for transactions in securities. The Company offers transfer of securities from seller to buyer, payment settlement, and document conversion to electronic format.
What is the card you need to work on a building site?
CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out.
What is the meaning of CSCS card?
The Construction Regulations require that certain construction workers carrying out safety critical tasks must complete Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) training. On successful completion of this training, persons are given a CSCS card. These cards demonstrate that the worker has received training in the relevant skills. The task requiring CSCS training are as follows:
Scaffolding – basicScaffolding – advancedMobile tower scaffold – where the employee has not been trained in either Scaffolding Basic or Scaffolding AdvancedTower crane operationSelf erecting tower crane operation – where the employee has not been trained in Tower crane operationSlinging/Signalling (This involves slinging of loads on lifting equipment and signalling plant drivers regarding the placing of loads)Tractor/Dozer operationMobile crane operationCrawler crane operationArticulated dumper operationSite dumper operation180 degree excavator operationMini-digger operation360 degree excavator operationRoof and wall cladding/sheetingBuilt-up roof feltingSigning, lighting and guarding on roadsAssisting in the implementation of health and safety at roadworksLocating under-ground servicesShotfiring
Other tasks may be prescribed officially in the future. For further information about the CSCS programme visit the SOLAS website,
