How to get a CSCS Card - Fast

To work on a large building site in the UK you must hold a CSCS Card. Here is the whole process in four simple steps.

Step 1: Book and pass the CITB Test

To apply for a CSCS Card you MUST complete the CITB Test. You can sit it at 150 test centres around the country and there are next day appointments available. Add revision material online to help you pass first time.

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Step 2: Get the right qualification

Each CSCS Card needs proof of a qualification. The fastest route is the short 3 hour Online CSCS Green Card course for labourers and operatives. Skilled workers need an NVQ 2 or higher.

CSCS Green CardFastest

Who is it for?

Operative / Labourer - easiest and fastest Card to get

Qualification needed

Short 3 hour Online CSCS Green Card course

CSCS Blue Card

Who is it for?

Skilled Worker (bricklayer, carpenter etc)

Qualification needed

NVQ 2 or equivalent

CSCS Gold Card

Who is it for?

Supervisor or higher skilled worker (supervisor, highly qualified plumber or electrician)

Qualification needed

NVQ 3 or equivalent

CSCS Black Card

Who is it for?

Highly qualified managers

Qualification needed

NVQ 4/5 or equivalent

CSCS White Card

Who is it for?

Highly qualified person

Qualification needed

NVQ 5 or higher, or a degree

CSCS Red Card

Who is it for?

Trainee or apprenticeship

Qualification needed

Signed up to an NVQ 2 or higher (does not need to be completed)

Card	Who is it for?	Qualification needed
CSCS Green CardFastest	Operative / Labourer - easiest and fastest Card to get	Short 3 hour Online CSCS Green Card course
CSCS Blue Card	Skilled Worker (bricklayer, carpenter etc)	NVQ 2 or equivalent
CSCS Gold Card	Supervisor or higher skilled worker (supervisor, highly qualified plumber or electrician)	NVQ 3 or equivalent
CSCS Black Card	Highly qualified managers	NVQ 4/5 or equivalent
CSCS White Card	Highly qualified person	NVQ 5 or higher, or a degree
CSCS Red Card	Trainee or apprenticeship	Signed up to an NVQ 2 or higher (does not need to be completed)

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Step 3: Apply for your CSCS Card

Once you have your CITB Test pass and proof of the correct qualification you can apply for a CSCS Card. The application takes about two minutes and our team checks it before it is submitted.

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Step 4: Your CSCS Card arrives

Your CSCS Card usually arrives in 5-7 working days. Keep it on you and you are ready to work on site.

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Once you have the CITB Test complete and proof of the correct qualification you can apply for the CSCS Card. The Card usually arrives in 5-7 working days.

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