CSCS Card Types Explained
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) provides different cards to identify a worker’s qualifications, skills, and experience level in the UK construction industry. Each card type is designed for a specific role — from general labourers to advanced technical managers.
What Are CSCS Cards?
A CSCS Card acts as proof that a construction worker has completed the necessary health, safety, and skills training to work safely on site. It’s not a legal requirement, but most construction companies across the UK now insist that all site operatives, supervisors, and managers hold one.
Different Types of CSCS Cards
Each card colour represents a particular skill level or occupation category. For example, the Green Labourer Card is for entry-level operatives, while the Black Manager Card demonstrates advanced management qualifications.
The right CSCS card helps you work on larger projects, gain recognition for your skills, and meet the safety standards expected by contractors and employers.
🏗️ Browse All CSCS Card Types
Explore all available CSCS cards below. Click “Know More” to learn about qualification requirements, training, and test details, or apply directly online.
CSCS Green Card - Labourers Card
For General Labourers and Site Operatives
🕒 Validity: 5 Years (For Renewals), 2 years (For New Applicants)
Blue CSCS Card - Skilled Worker
For the skilled workers who have Level 2 NVQ or SVQ.
🕒 Validity: 5 Years
Provisional - CSCS Temporary card
This card does not require any qualification.
🕒 Validity: 6 Months
Trainee Card
For applicants registered for NVQ / SVQ or relevant Construction Award.
🕒 Validity: 5 Years
Experienced Worker Card
For applicants registered for a Construction NVQ or SVQ Level 3.
🕒 Validity: 1 Years
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
For Supervisors with at least one year of experience in the last three years.
🕒 Validity: 3 Years
CSCS Gold Card - Advanced Craft
For people who have achieved a Construction Related NVQ or SVQ level 2.
🕒 Validity: 5 Years
CSCS Gold Card - Supervisor
For supervisors with a Construction-Related Supervisory SVQ or NVQ Level 3.
🕒 Validity: 5 Years
CSCS Black card - Managers
For managerial and technical roles with NVQ/SVQ Level 5, 6, 7, or NVQ Level 4 in construction management.
🕒 Validity: 5 Years
CSCS White Card - Professionally Qualified Person
This card is available to members of CSCS approved Professional Bodies.
🕒 Validity: 5 Years
CSCS White Card - Academically Qualified Person
For anyone with a construction degree, HND, HNC, CIOB Certificate, or NEBOSH diploma.
🕒 Validity: 5 Years
How to Choose the Right CSCS Card
When applying, you’ll need to match your role with the correct CSCS card type. Factors such as your current job title, completed NVQ/SVQ level, and health & safety test determine which card suits you best.
- Green Card: For general labourers or new entrants.
- Blue Card: For skilled workers with Level 2 NVQ/SVQ.
- Gold Card: For supervisors or advanced craft professionals.
- Black Card: For managers and senior technical staff.
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