It is obvious that the CSCS Green Card, also known as CSCS Card Labourer is a need for a work to enter a construction site first. This article, therefore, will dig into further information on what CSCS Green Card is and how to get CSCS Card Labourer.

1. What is a CSCS Green Card?

CSCS cards in the CSCS scheme have different colors that represent for diverse skill levels, qualifications, and job titles in the construction industry. The CSCS Green Card, or CSCS Labourer Card can be regarded as the very first step to work as a labourer on a variety of construction sites.

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The cardholders are the frequent applicants who aim to seek for entry-level positions such as plumbing, bricklaying, carpentry, electrics or tiling, and they are required to have appropriate skills and qualifications and meet the health, environment and safety requirements. As a result, before the application, you need to assure the steps to get the CSCS Green Card, or CSCS Card Labourer.

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2. Who needs to possess a CSCS Labourer Card?

CSCS Card Labourer is the only CSCS Green Card, compared to other card types with different colors. This card is specially used for blue-collar jobs on-site, which is necessary for workers to conduct various tasks in entry-level position. The valid time for CSCS Card Labourer is in 5 years and it is available on any construction sites. 

3. What are the requirements to get a Green CSCS Card?

CSCS Green cardholders, in the first place, need to surpass the age of 16. Then, some qualifications are in need:

  • CITB Health Safety and Environment Test for operatives within the last 2 years
  • RQF Level 1/SCQF Level 4 award in a construction environment
  • SCQF Level 5 REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate 
  • NOCN/CSkills Awards Construction Health and Safety

>> Read more: CSCS Red Card

4. How much is a CSCS Green Card?

Before obtaining a CSCS Green Card Labourer, you need to take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test for Operatives that costs £21. Once passing the test, you can apply for the CSCS Card with the price of £36 using credit or debit card. 

Your CSCS Card will arrive in around 20 days. Please contact CSCS if any problems during your process of receiving the card.

5. How to get a CSCS Green Card?

The followings are the steps you need to take into consideration when deciding to apply for a CSCS Green Card Labourer:

5.1. Preparing relevant qualifications

Several accepted qualifications are required for applications including:

  • CITB Health Safety and Environment Test for operatives within the last 2 years
  • RQF Level 1/SCQF Level 4 award in a construction environment
  • SCQF Level 5 REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate 
  • NOCN/CSkills Awards Construction Health and Safety

You should check what types of qualifications are available in your institutions or contact the awarding bodies to find a course. Remember that not all qualifications above is valid a lifetime, so it is highly recommended to complete a fresh course when renewing your CSCS Green Card, or CSCS Card Labourer.

Send your qualifications to the CSCS when you own enough of those via email [email protected]

5.2. Passing the CSCS Test

CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test is a must-have criterion to own any CSCS Card. The CSCS test will be in the form of multiple choice questions on the topic of health, safety, and environment to make sure the applicants to have a well-round knowledge of the construction industry. However, there will be a certain requirement in the test for the CSCS Green Card that qualifies your skill levels and positions.

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You should practice the CSCS Test on a daily basis and our website will be such a place for you to start your learning progress.

For the actual test, you may book the test via the booking line 0344 994 4488. The result will be sent after you complete the test and it is eligible for the CSCS Card Labourer within the last 2 years.

5.3. Apply for your CSCS Green Card

Once your qualifications and the CSCS test are in your hands, you now can make your payment by credit or debit card to receive the CSCS Green Card. You should dial 0344 994 4777 to take this step. 

6. How to renew and replace a Green  CSCS Card?

The CSCS Green Card Labourer has a time limit of 5 years, but it can be renewed over the phone easily. You can renew your card from 6 months before to 6 months after the expiry date written in the card. 

If your CSCS Green Card Labourer is lost or broken, you can direct the CSCS immediately and make sure you still keep the CSCS registration number or your national insurance.

Access various practice tests and mock tests for the CSCS test on our website now, or you can install the CSCS mobile app on Google Play and App Store