Validity of the card – 5 years
Steps to get this card:
- Fill out the online application form below and make the payment.
- Receive an email from the card processing team requesting relevant documents.
- Submit the documents within the given time frame.
- The documents will be reviewed, and if approved, the card will be sent for printing.
- Expect to receive the card within 5 working days.
The CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card, given by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) in the UK, is a card for skilled workers who have finished an apprenticeship or have a construction-related qualification. This card shows that the person has the needed skills, knowledge, and training to do their job safely and well on a construction site.
How to Apply:
Complete the CITB HS&E Test: Schedule and pass the appropriate Health, Safety, and Environment test along with an NVQ/SVQ Level 2.
Submit an Application: Complete the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card application form, which can be done online or over the phone on 02038352035 and provide the necessary documents.
Pay the Fee: There is a fee for processing the application, which can be paid online.
All the CSCS Cards having Industry Accrediation qualification listed on the back will no longer be valid after 31/12/2024 and will not be renewed from 01/07/2024. Therefore, going forward the easiest to demonstrate competence to obtain a new CSCS Card is via an NVQ.
If you find that your CSCS card is about to expire you must start taking step to renew the card by taking a valid and relevant CITB Test and then applying for the renewal of the CSCS Blue Card at least 15 days prior your card expires.
You cannot renew your CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card. However, if you have a City & Guilds Craft or Advanced Craft certificate, you can apply for a Blue or Gold Skilled Worker CSCS card, depending on your certificate type. If not, you will need to complete the NVQ Level 2 qualification to get a new CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card. To book yourself for an NVQ Level 2 qualification for your CSCS card, call us at 02038352035.
You can replace your CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card by completing a new NVQ/SVQ (National/Scottish Vocational Qualification). This will allow you to get a new CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card for the occupation you want. Alternatively, you have two other options:
CSCS Green Labourer Card: This is the most popular card in the construction industry. It allows you to work on-site and covers basic trades. The card is valid for 5 years.
CSCS Red Provisional Card: This card allows you to work on a construction site for 6 months. To qualify, you need to have taken the CITB HS&E test within the last two years.
For more information or assistance, call us at 02038352035.
To get a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card, you need two qualifications:
- CITB HS&E Test (as applicable)
- NVQ/SVQ Level 2 qualification certificate
To obtain a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card, you must have one of the qualifications listed below:
- NVQ/SVQ Level 2 qualification certificate
- Level 3 Certificate for Rope Access Technician (IRATA)
- Craft Certificate from City & Guilds
- Foundation Level Diploma in Signal Reception (CAI)
You need to go step by step to obtain CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card. First, you need to book CITB Test suitable for your trade using the given link – Book Now. Post booking this test you shall book NVQ qualification by ringing us on 02038352035. Once you have booked these two things and have completed the same successfully you shall apply for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card. Alternatively, you may call us at 02038352035 for additional support.
Following are the benefits of having a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card:
1) You get access to construction sites without any hindrance
2) Your pay gets increased
3) It has five years validity so once you have got the card you are free for 5 years
4) Quick employment, if you are someone who is currently not working you should be able to apply for jobs once you have this card.
It is an Electronic copy of your qualification certificate.
Generally the electrolnic copy of your certificate is not necessary. However, it is mandatory to provide certificate for those people who have completed their NVQ qualification from City & Guilds after 2012. The norms have been changed now and the E-Certificate is mandatory for applying a CSCS Card for verification purpose.
