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Supporting apprentices with free CSCS cards
The CSCS Apprentice card is issued free of the new entrant can apply for the Provisional
charge and is for individuals on UK recognised Card (at £36), before moving onto the Apprentice
apprenticeships. card, free of charge. This means employers and
apprentices will apply for a Provisional card prior to
It is valid for four years and six months and cannot completing the apprenticeship enrolment process.
be renewed. Cardholders are expected to complete
their apprenticeship by the time the card expires and The Provisional card is valid for six months, cannot
apply for a skilled CSCS card. be renewed and requires the completion of the CITB
Health, safety, and environment test, which can be
CSCS will accept one of the following as proof transferred across to the Apprentice card. When
of registration for an apprentice:
enrolled onto the apprenticeship, the apprentice can
• A letter or email from the Managing Agency of your apply for the Apprentice card free of charge.
apprenticeship, confirming which qualifications The Provisional card does not require the applicant

(with full titles and pathways) you are registered to achieve a Level 1 award (as per the Labourer
with them for. card), thereby reducing time and costs for both the
• A letter from your apprenticeship training provider employer and the new entrant.

confirming which qualifications (with full titles and The Provisional card option also gives employers
pathways) you are registered with them for.
and new entrants a six-month window to decide if
• Your Apprenticeship Agreement, provided it the apprenticeship is right for them.
shows the occupation and qualification (including

pathways) you are registered for.
• A letter or email from your apprenticeship training
provider or managing agency confirming the FOR MORE INFORMATION

qualifications (including full titles and pathways) For further information on

you are registered for. Apprentice card applications visit:
At the same time CSCS has introduced a new www.cscs.uk.com/apprentice
process for individuals experiencing difficulties with

their apprenticeship registration.. In this scenario,
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