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Do I need a CSCS card? If you hold an existing card
CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working If you already have an existing CSCS card, you can
on construction sites have the appropriate claim this from the previous CSCS system. Please

training and qualifications for the job they do, follow these simple steps to claim your card.
thereby helping to improve standards and safety 1. Once you have created your online account,
in UK construction. CSCS do not deliver courses, please select ‘My cards’ from the main menu,

training, qualifications or exams. then select ‘Claim my card’.
Holding a CSCS card is not a legislative 2. Enter your registration number and press enter.
requirement, and it is entirely up to the principal
contractor or client whether workers are required 3. This will link your previous card to your new
to hold a valid card before they are allowed on site. online account, while allowing to keep the same
However, most principal contractors and major registration number.
house builders require workers on their sites to You can then either renew your card or apply for
hold a valid CSCS card. the same or a different card.
Applying for CSCS cards How do I book a CITB Health,
CSCS card applicants need to prove they have the safety and environment test?

training and qualifications required to carry out To book a test, please call 0344 994 4488
their job and apply for the correct card for their or visit: www.citb.co.uk
occupation.
CSCS cards cost £36 and the separate CITB Who doesn’t need a CSCS card?
Health, safety and environment test costs £23.50 All construction workers are generally expected
to hold the relevant CSCS card to access a
Before you apply, please ensure you: construction site, but those attending site to
1. Use the CSCS Card Finder at perform a non-construction related occupation
www.cscs.uk.com/card-finder to find the should not be expected to carry a card.

right card for your occupation. Holding the If you work in a non-construction related role, you
wrong card may result in you being refused do not need a card. Similarly, if you are on a short-
entry to site. term work experience placement for less than 30

2. Have a scanned copy of your qualification days you do not need a card.

certificate, or proof that you are registered to
complete a recognised construction related It is the responsibility of site managers to induct
qualification relevant to your occupation. non-construction related workers and those on

3. Pass the appropriate level of the CITB short-term work experience before escorting them
Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test where appropriate.
within the last two years. Have the test ID CSCS is aware some sites insist everyone must
number ready, this can be found at the top of hold a card and continues to work with industry

the pass certificate. to tackle the issue. Such practices result in
4. Have a credit or debit card to pay the £36 legitimate, non-construction related workers being
application fee. incorrectly refused entry.

Profile pictures are taken when you take the HS&E Should your entry to site be incorrectly refused
test. If you are applying with an exemption to the because you do not hold a CSCS card, please
HS&E test requirement, then you will have to provide a visit www.cscs.uk.com/applying-for-cards/non-
passport style photograph as part of your application. construction-related-occupations/ or ask that they
For guidance on making an online application use contact CSCS directly.
the CSCS Online instruction guide by visiting Alternatively, please contact CSCS who can, if
www.cscs.uk.com/applying-for-cards/ necessary, arrange for the site team to be contacted.
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