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Gold CSCS card
Gold Advanced Craft Card: requirements and how to apply
For experienced tradespeople and supervisors with an NVQ/SVQ Level 3.
- CSCS card
- Remote
- Valid 5 years
Service fee £60.00 inc. VAT
Our service fee
£60.00inc. VAT
- Delivery
- Remote
- Valid for
- 5 years
- CITB test
- CITB HS&E test: Operatives for advanced craft; supervisory roles usually take Managers & Professionals
- Secure card payment by Stripe
- We check your details before anything is submitted
Independent service. We are not affiliated with CSCS or CITB. Our fee covers the checking, booking and application support we provide.
Overview
What is the Gold Advanced Craft Card?
Gold cards are for experienced workers. The Gold Advanced Craft card is for tradespeople who have achieved a Level 3 qualification in their craft, and the Gold Supervisory card is for site supervisors with a relevant supervisory qualification.
You'll need a pass in the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment test from the last two years. Advanced craft applicants usually take the Operatives test, while supervisors usually take the Managers & Professionals test. The exact requirement depends on your occupation, so we'll confirm it before you book. Gold cards are valid for five years.
Who is this card for?
For advanced craftspeople, and for supervisors who hold a Level 3 (or, for supervisory roles, Level 3 or 4) construction qualification.
Typical roles
- Advanced craftsperson
- Site supervisor
- Trade foreman
- Craft trainer / assessor
Requirements
What you need before we can apply for this card for you:
- NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in a construction occupation (supervisory roles may use a relevant Level 3 or 4 supervisory qualification)
- Pass the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment test within the last two years
- Valid photo ID
What's included
- Help choosing the correct CSCS card for your qualifications and job role
- Check of your ID, CITB test pass and qualification evidence before anything is submitted
- Your CSCS card application completed and submitted on your behalf
- Status updates by email and in your online account until your card is issued
- Advice on next steps if you are missing a test or qualification
How to get your Gold card
- 1Confirm your routeAdvanced Craft or Supervisory, depending on your qualification.
- 2Pass the right CITB testWe'll tell you which version your occupation needs.
- 3Apply with your certificateWe check your Level 3 evidence and submit your application.
- 4Receive your cardYour Gold card is posted to you once approved.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Gold Advanced Craft and Gold Supervisory?
Advanced Craft is for tradespeople with a Level 3 qualification in their craft. Supervisory is for people in supervisory roles with a relevant supervisory qualification. Both are gold and valid for five years.
Which CITB test do I need for a Gold card?
Advanced craft applicants usually take the Operatives test, and supervisors usually take the Managers & Professionals test. We confirm the exact version for your occupation when you book.
Get your Gold 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 Gold Advanced Craft 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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Card expiring, expired, lost or stolen? We check what's needed and handle it for you.
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