Green Card — Labourer / Operative
GreenThe entry-level card for general site labouring.
- Valid for
- 2 years (new) · 5 years (renewal)
- Renewable
- Yes
Card library
Which CSCS card do you need?
Every CSCS card, side by side — who it's for, the qualification you need, how long it lasts and which CITB test to book. No jargon, no scrolling through sales pages.
13 cards coveredUpdated for the current schemeIndependent guide
Showing 13 of 13 cards
Blue Card — Skilled Worker
BlueFor qualified tradespeople with an NVQ Level 2.
- Valid for
- 5 years
- Renewable
- Yes
Gold Card — Advanced Craft
GoldFor advanced craft and highly skilled trades.
- Valid for
- 5 years
- Renewable
- Yes
Gold Card — Supervisor
GoldFor those supervising teams on site.
- Valid for
- 5 years
- Renewable
- Yes
Black Card — Manager
BlackThe senior management card.
- Valid for
- 5 years
- Renewable
- Yes
Red Card — Apprentice
RedTemporary card while you complete an apprenticeship.
- Valid for
- 4 years 6 months
- Renewable
- No
Red Card — Experienced Worker
RedBridging card while you work towards an NVQ.
- Valid for
- 1 year (cannot be renewed)
- Renewable
- No
Red Card — Technical, Supervisor & Manager
RedTemporary card for management roles in training.
- Valid for
- 3 years (cannot be renewed)
- Renewable
- No
Red Card — Trainee
RedFor learners on a recognised qualification.
- Valid for
- 5 years (cannot be renewed)
- Renewable
- No
Red Card — Provisional
RedSix months of site access while you get qualified.
- Valid for
- 6 months (cannot be renewed)
- Renewable
- No
Red Card — Industry Placement
RedFor T Level and traineeship work placements.
- Valid for
- 3 years
- Renewable
- No
White Card — Academically Qualified Person
WhiteFor construction-related degrees and diplomas.
- Valid for
- 5 years
- Renewable
- Yes
White Card — Professionally Qualified Person
WhiteFor members of CSCS-assessed professional bodies.
- Valid for
- 5 years
- Renewable
- Yes