How do I renew my CSCS Card?
There are a few simple steps to take to renew your CSCS card. You will need to demonstrate you have the correct training and qualifications needed for your particular job role, and you need to pass the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test, which costs £21 when booked directly with the CITB.
The type of test you do and the qualifications you need to demonstrate will depend on which CSCS card you are applying for. This, in turn, will depend on your qualifications, job role, and any professional body membership you might have. If, therefore, you change job role, you will need to seek advice as you might need to change your CSCS card. Use the CSCS cardfinder to check which card and test are right for you.
You can order your card directly with the CSCS Contact Centre on 0344 994 4777. Please ensure you have a credit or debit card to pay £36 for the CSCS card and any details of your current or previous employer’s.
Please note that CSCS cards can only be renewed 6 months prior to the expiry date and up to 6 months after the expiry date and that the expiry date of the new card will be as if the card was renewed on time.
All Industry Accreditation (IA) cards issued from 1st January 2020 will expire on 31st December 2024 and cannot be replaced using IA.
This is to meet Construction Leadership Council’s recommendations, which state that all construction industry card schemes must operate with nationally recognised qualifications in place for all occupations.
The tailored guidance below is designed to help cardholders replace their IA cards, depending on their occupation and qualifications, while a list of FAQs is also available.
Those requiring a qualification do not need to attend college and CITB grants are available to support CITB-registered employers achieve recognised qualifications.
Members of CSCS-approved professional bodies can apply for a Professionally Qualified Person card, while those with City and Guilds Craft or Advanced Craft certificates can apply for a full-term Blue or Gold Skilled Worker card, depending on which type they hold.
CSCS Cards
Labourer
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
Launched in July 2014 this new entry-level card is available for those working within the construction industry as a labourer.
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
This card is available to Supervisors and Managers with on the job experience (normally at least one year in the last three) who have not achieved a construction related NVQ and are not a member of an approved Professional Body.
Apprentice
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
Experienced Worker
This card is available to people who have commenced on a recognised apprenticeship framework.
Experienced Worker
Experienced Worker
Experienced Worker
This card is available to workers with on the job experience (normally at least one year in the last three).
Trainee Card
Experienced Worker
Skilled Worker
This card is available if you are a trainee and are registered for a qualification that leads to a skilled CSCS card (in the majority of cases an NVQ/SVQ).
Skilled Worker
Experienced Worker
Skilled Worker
You can apply for this card if you have either achieved a construction related NVQ or SVQ level 2 or completed an employer sponsored apprenticeship which included the achievement of a City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate.
Advanced Craft
Advanced Craft
Advanced Craft
This card is available if you have either achieved a Construction Related NVQ or SVQ level 3, completed an approved indentured apprenticeship (e.g.with NJCBI, BATJIC etc.) or completed an employer sponsored apprenticeship which included the achievement of a City and Guilds of London Institute Advanced Craft Certificate.
Supervisory
Advanced Craft
Advanced Craft
This card is available for supervisor occupations subject to the achievement of a Construction Related Supervisory NVQ or SVQ level 3 or 4.
Manager
Advanced Craft
Academically Qualified Person
This card is available for manager occupations on the achievement of a Construction related NVQ/SVQ levels 5, 6 or 7 in the relevant construction management level qualification.
Academically Qualified Person
Professionally Qualified Person
Academically Qualified Person
This card is available to people who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas.
Construction Site Vistor
Professionally Qualified Person
Professionally Qualified Person
CSCS stopped issuing this card at the end of February 2020. Construction Site Visitor cards will remain valid until the expiry date listed on the card.
Professionally Qualified Person
Professionally Qualified Person
Professionally Qualified Person
This card is available to competence assessed members of CSCS approved Professional Bodies.
LATEST NEWS
Changes to the CSCS Labourer and Trainee cards
❗️CSCS made changes to the Labourer card, which took effect from February 1st, 2025❗️
From February 2025, changes are being made to the CSCS Labourer and Trainee cards.
The initial Labourer card will reduce from five years to two years, with workers who continue in labouring roles then able to renew their card for five years by providing evidence they are employed in a labouring role.
The Trainee card will become available to those holding certain occupation related non-competence qualifications to help ensure new entrants start their careers on a training pathway that leads to a recognised qualification and a skilled CSCS card.
CSCS has a range of red cards to support those on recognised training pathways, such as apprenticeships and NVQs. For more information visit CSCS.uk.com/cards.
Additionally, the accompanying CITB Health, safety, and environment test used for the initial two-year card application will see its validity extended to three years, allowing it to be used for renewal and to avoid placing undue financial burdens on those who continue in labouring roles.
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