CSCS Cards

Red Card – the GQA Red CSCS Q-Card can be either a temporary card, a trainee card or an apprentice card. The card is valid for 12 months (trainee and temporary) and 2 years (apprentice) and they are not renewable.

Blue, Gold or Black Card – the GQA Blue, Gold or Black CSCS Q-Cards are ‘full’ cards issued based on achievement of a role specific qualification and are valid for 5 years from the date of issue. In addition you must have passed either the GQA CSCS H&S test or the CITB H&S test within the last 2 years.

Green Card – the GQA Green CSCS Q-Card enables those who have achieved the GQA Level 1 Award in Construction Health and Safety and have proof of passing either the CITB H&S test or the GQA equivalent H&S test within the last 2 years to work on site as a general Construction site labourer.

Achievement of a relevant Construction Management/Technical related NVQ/SVQ level 4, 5, 6 or 7

The CSCS Gold Skilled Worker card is available for those who have:

• Achieved a Construction Related NVQ/SVQ level 3 or SVQ at SCQF level 6.
• Completed an approved apprenticeship (e.g.with NJCBI, BATJIC, Institute of Apprenticeships etc.)
• Completed an employer sponsored apprenticeship that included the achievement of a City and Guilds of London Institute Advanced Craft Certificate.