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Academically Qualified Person White CSCS Card
Academically Qualified Person Card: requirements and how to apply
for individuals who hold approved construction-related academic degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB certificates, or specific NEBOSH diplomas
- CSCS card
- Remote
- Valid 5 years
Service fee £65.00
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£65.00
- Delivery
- Remote
- Valid for
- 5 years
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Overview
What is the Academically Qualified Person (AQP) Card?
The Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card is designed for people who hold an approved construction-related academic qualification and work in professional, technical or management-related roles within the construction industry.
It is available to applicants with certain construction-related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and selected NEBOSH diplomas and certificates.
To qualify, your academic qualification must be accepted by CSCS and you must pass either the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety & Environment (MAP) Test or the accepted CIC Health and Safety Test.
The AQP card is valid for five years.
Who is this card for?
Ideal for construction professionals who have completed a recognised academic qualification and need a CSCS card that reflects their professional or technical level of responsibility on site.
Depending on your qualification and occupation, this may include professionals working in construction management, surveying, engineering, design, health and safety and other construction-related technical roles.
Typical roles
Construction professionals
Construction managers
Civil and construction engineers
Quantity surveyors
Building surveyors
Design and technical professionals
Health and safety professionals
Other academically qualified construction professionals
Requirements
What you need before we can apply for this card for you:
- Hold an eligible construction-related Degree, HND, HNC or other qualification accepted by CSCS
- Pass the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety & Environment Test within the last two years, or an accepted CIC Health and Safety Test
- Provide a copy of your qualification certificate
- Provide evidence of qualification units where required
- Valid photo ID
- For certain overseas qualifications, an Ecctis Industry Skills Statement and supporting verification documents may also be required
What's included
- Help checking whether your qualification is eligible for the AQP card
- Guidance on the correct health and safety test for your application
- Check of your qualification certificate and supporting evidence before submission
- Check of your ID and CITB or CIC test evidence
- Your CSCS AQP card application completed and submitted on your behalf
- Status updates by email and through your online account until your application is completed
- Advice on additional evidence if CSCS requests further information
How to get your Academically Qualified Person Card?
- 1Check your qualificationDegree, HND, HNC, CIOB, NEBOSH or other construction-related qualification is accepted for the AQP card.
- 2Pass the M&P testThe CITB Managers & Professionals HS&E test.
- 3Apply with your evidenceWe check your certificate and test pass and submit the application.
- 4Receive your cardOnce your application is approved, your digital CSCS card becomes available and your physical card is sent to you.
Frequently asked questions
How to get your AQP card?
Check your qualification Use the CSCS Card Finder to confirm that your Degree, HND, HNC, CIOB, NEBOSH or other construction-related qualification is accepted for the AQP card.
Pass the required health and safety test Take the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety & Environment (MAP) Test or an accepted CIC Health and Safety Test.
Prepare your documents Provide your qualification certificate and any additional evidence required, such as qualification units or overseas qualification recognition documents.
Apply for your AQP card We check your documents and test details before completing and submitting your application.
Receive your card Once your application is approved, your digital CSCS card becomes available and your physical card is sent to you.
How long is the Academically Qualified Person card valid?
Five years.
How to get your Black card
- 1
Check your qualification
Degree, HND, HNC, CIOB, NEBOSH or other construction-related qualification is accepted for the AQP card.
- 2
Pass the M&P test
The CITB Managers & Professionals HS&E test.
- 3
Apply with your evidence
We check your certificate and test pass and submit the application.
- 4
Receive your card
Once your application is approved, your digital CSCS card becomes available and your physical card is sent to you.
Get your Academically Qualified Person CSCS card without the hassle
Apply online in about 10 minutes. We review your documents quickly and tell you straight away if anything is missing.
Apply for your Academically Qualified Person Card
Upload your ID and qualification evidence and we'll handle the rest, including booking your CITB test if you still need it.
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