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Having a CSCS card is not a legal requirement. It is entirely up to the major contractor or client to determine whether workers must have a card before entering the site. However, most principle contractors and major home builders require all construction workers on their sites to have a valid CSCS card.
Yes, you will need to pass the right Health, Safety and Environment test for your CSCS card. Please use the card finder to find which Health, Safety and Environment test you need.
We can advise on the right CSCS cards and qualifications you need. Please get in touch and speak to one of our advisors.
There are many types of CSCS cards you can apply for. Find out more.
You can check CSCS cards and partner card schemes electronically to verify the card. This is the quickest and most straightforward method of confirming cards from all 38 CSCS Alliance schemes, which is accessible via CSCSSmartCheck.co.uk, or available as a mobile app.
To use the CSCS smart check you will need to know the card scheme – CSCS or one of the 38 CSCS Alliance schemes that should be clear on the physical card you are checking, the registration number from the card and surname to complete the search.
To identify cards that have been obtained fraudulently, visual checks are insufficient. Site managers and employers should use CSCS Smart Check to electronically verify cards on a regular basis to make sure they are current, authentic, and that the holder possesses the qualifications and credentials needed for their job.
CITB Online Card Checker
https://www.citb.co.uk/courses-and-qualifications/check-a-card-training-record/online-card-checker/
Data from the CSCS and NOCN systems should upload automatically to the Online Card Checker. However, due to ongoing technical issues between the systems, there are delays in the upload of CSCS, CPCS, and CISRS card achievements.
NOCN Online Card Checker
https://cardchecker.nocn.org/
Use this tool to search for and view CISRS and CPCS cards, as well as test records for individuals.
NPORS Operator Card Checker
https://online.npors.com/
To search for a card, you will need the following information:
You must use the CSCS online application service to replace CSCS cards that have been lost, stolen, or damaged.
For replacement NPORS cards you will need to contact NPORS directly - 01606 351240
For replacement CPCS cards you will need to contact NOCN job cards - [email protected], 0300 999 1177 (option 1)
You can use the relevant card checkers in the interim for digital evidence of cards.
You can easily renew your CSCS card by creating an account and signing into your CSCS Online account when it expires.
The earliest CSCS cards can be renewed is six months before and up to six months after the card's stated expiration date.
Professionally Qualified Person (PQP), Academically Qualified Person (AQP), and provisional cards cannot be renewed. Holders of AQP and PQP cards must apply for a new card instead of renewing their current one when their current card expires.
If you have changed occupations after your current card was issued, you must notify CSCS.
Upon expiry, the following cards must be applied for as new applications:
Labourer Cards
There are several approved routes to obtain a Labourer card, ranging from lifetime qualifications to training courses that require renewal every 3–5 years. The number of renewal conditions adds significant complexity to the application process. Therefore, all Labourer card applications must now be submitted as new applications. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their qualification or training course certificate as part of the new card application.
Academically Qualified Person Cards
CSCS has implemented a new process whereby the qualification title (e.g. degree, HND, HNC) is printed on the reverse of the card—for instance, “Quantity Surveying Degree” will appear.
Each time you apply for a card, CSCS will need a copy of your qualification certificate, as the qualification title shown on the certificate must exactly match the title printed on the card.
Professionally Qualified Person Cards
All applications for Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) cards must be made as new applications. Previously, PQP cards displayed only the name of the Professional Body. Now, they also show the applicant’s membership level. To record this information, applicants must submit a copy of their supporting evidence as part of the new application.
You can easily renew your CSCS card by creating an account and signing into your CSCS Online account when it expires.
The earliest CSCS cards can be renewed is six months before and up to six months after the card's stated expiration date.
Professionally Qualified Person (PQP), Academically Qualified Person (AQP), and provisional cards cannot be renewed. Holders of AQP and PQP cards must apply for a new card instead of renewing their current one when their current card expires.
If you have changed occupations after your current card was issued, you must notify CSCS.
Upon expiry, the following cards must be applied for as new applications:
Labourer Cards
There are several approved routes to obtain a Labourer card, ranging from lifetime qualifications to training courses that require renewal every 3–5 years. The number of renewal conditions adds significant complexity to the application process. Therefore, all Labourer card applications must now be submitted as new applications. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their qualification or training course certificate as part of the new card application.
Academically Qualified Person Cards
CSCS has implemented a new process whereby the qualification title (e.g. degree, HND, HNC) is printed on the reverse of the card—for instance, “Quantity Surveying Degree” will appear.
Each time you apply for a card, CSCS will need a copy of your qualification certificate, as the qualification title shown on the certificate must exactly match the title printed on the card.
Professionally Qualified Person Cards
All applications for Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) cards must be made as new applications. Previously, PQP cards displayed only the name of the Professional Body. Now, they also show the applicant’s membership level. To record this information, applicants must submit a copy of their supporting evidence as part of the new application.
CPCS and NPORS Renewals
Renewals for CPCS and NPORS must be carried out directly with the relevant card issuer, in the same way as replacements.
