What is the Cost of CSCS Card?

1. What is the Cost of CSCS Card? If you are a part of the construction industry, chances are that you already have a CSCS Card relevant to your role. But if you don’t then you surely know you need one, isn’t it? CSCS Cards are after all, an indispensable part of your qualifications that are required to work in the construction sector. If you are also here enquiring about CSCS Cards, what is their cost, how to get one and so on, well, you are at the right place. Today, let’s see what they cost and how you can get them in a completely hassle-free manner. Read on to find out. CSCS Cards- What are they? CSCS Cards are necessary qualification needed to work in a construction industry. They are issued by the regulating body called Construction Safety Certification Scheme or CSCS which aims to make this sector safer and healthier. They do this by encouraging you to opt for CSCS Cards which can only be obtained after doing a CITB Health and Safety course and passing a CITB H,S&E Test, thus ensuring you are well versed in the health and safety practices of the industry. Types of CSCS Cards There are different types of temporary or provisional and permanent CSCS Cards too which are available to individuals based on their level of qualifications and experience. For entering a construction site, the lowest level of CSCS Card available to you is CSCS Green Labourer Card and similarly the highest card is Black Manager Card. Once you get a CSCS Card you can work your way up the ladder through the acquisition of essential qualifications to gain a higher one. You can apply CSCS Card based on your current role working at a construction site and your acquired qualifications. Requirements To get a CSCS Card you need to have the appropriate qualification in the form of the relevant NVQ/ SVQ training. For example, to get a Blue CSCS Card you require NVQ Level 2, while for getting a Black Manager CSCS Card you need to have an NVQ Level 5,6 or 7 training. In addition to this, you also need to have completed your CSCS Course or CITB Health and Safety Course relevant to your role, as well as passed the appropriate level of CITB Health, safety and Environment Test. Validity Permanent CSCS Cards viz. Green Labourer, Blue Skilled Worker, Gold Supervisory, Gold Advanced Craft, Black Manager, White Academically Qualified Person and White Professionally Qualified Person, have 5 years of validity and can be renewed after this period. The Red CSCS Cards have different validity periods and cannot be renewed. While Red Apprentice CSCS Card has 4 years 6 months validity, Red Experienced Worker has 1 year, Red Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager has 3 years, Red Trainee has 5 years and Red Provisional CSCS Card has 6 months validity. Cost of a CSCS Card

2. For getting a CSCS Card from us, you need to pay a fee of ₤50.00 + vat. In case you want to renew it or replace your card, you will be required to pay a fee of ₤41.00 for the first attempt and ₤53.99 for your second attempt. If, however, you need to renew or replace your CSCS Card for a third or more times, you will have to reapply for your card. How to Apply for a CSCS Card To apply CSCS Card, you need to log onto our website and apply online by filling out your details in an online form and attaching any required supporting documents with it. Alternatively, you can also call us at 03303800996 for our assistance in the matter. You can also call us to get any additional information that you require regarding our services.