prerequisites before applying for any CSCS card.

  1. Required CITB Test

  2. Qualification or Certification

  3. Type of CSCS Card

1. Labourer Card (Green Card)

For: General site labourers

  • CITB Test Required: Health, Safety & Environment Test for Operatives

  • Qualification Required:

    • One of the following:

      • RQF Level 1/SCQF Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

      • Site Safety Plus – Health and Safety Awareness Course

      • Or equivalent health & safety qualification

2. Apprentice Card (Red Card)

For: Registered apprentices

  • CITB Test Required: Operatives Test

  • Qualification Required:

    • Must be registered on a recognised apprenticeship programme

    • Evidence like a letter from your training provider

3. Trainee Card (Red Card)

For: Trainees working towards a qualification

  • CITB Test Required: Operatives Test

  • Qualification Required:

    • Proof of registration for a NVQ/SVQ or apprenticeship

    • Or on a university/college construction-related course

4. Skilled Worker Card (Blue Card)

For: Workers with a construction-related NVQ

  • CITB Test Required: Operatives Test

  • Qualification Required:

    • NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in a construction-related trade

5. Advanced Craft Card (Gold Card)

For: Advanced skilled tradespeople

  • CITB Test Required: Operatives Test

  • Qualification Required:

    • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in a specific trade

6. Supervisory Card (Gold Card)

For: Site supervisors

  • CITB Test Required: Supervisors Test

  • Qualification Required:

    • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or 4 in Occupational Work Supervision or similar

7. Manager Card (Black Card)

For: Site managers and senior management roles

  • CITB Test Required: Managers and Professionals (MAP) Test

  • Qualification Required:

    • NVQ/SVQ Level 5, 6 or 7 in Construction Management

8. Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) Card (White Card)

For: Qualified professionals (architects, surveyors, etc.)

  • CITB Test Required: Managers and Professionals (MAP) Test

  • Qualification Required:

    • Membership with a professional body (e.g., CIOB, RICS, ICE)

9. Academically Qualified Person (AQP) Card (White Card)

For: People with a construction-related academic qualification

  • CITB Test Required: Managers and Professionals (MAP) Test

  • Qualification Required:

    • Degree, HND, HNC in construction-related subjects

10. Temporary Cards (Red Cards – expired types)

Some cards like Experienced Worker Red Card still exist for people working while completing an NVQ/SVQ.

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