If you're new to the industry or have less than 3 years of experience, the red Trained Worker ACAD Skill Card is the right choice for you. This card is valid for 3 years, during which time you must complete your relevant NVQ, as no replacement card will be issued without it.
For those with over 3 years of experience, the red Experienced Worker ACAD Skill Card is more suitable. This card is valid for 12 months and requires you to be enrolled in the appropriate NVQ programme. You must complete the NVQ within this timeframe, or the card will not be renewed.
Once you have obtained the relevant NVQ, you can apply for either the blue Skilled Worker ACAD Skill Card or the gold Supervisor ACAD Skill Card. Both of these cards are renewable every five years.
Validity: 3 years. No renewal.
Card Requirements:
ACAD/IATP/UKATA/ARCA New or Refresher Operative Training Certificate issued within the last 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 1 year. No renewal.
This card will be issued upon receipt of proof that the applicant has successfully completed one of the following routes:
AND
ACAD/IATP/UKATA/ARCA Operative Refresher Training Certificate within the last 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Note that holders of a trainee card cannot then obtain an experienced worker card, and vice versa. Holders must earn the appropriate qualifications and move on to the relevant skilled worker/supervisor/manager card.
Validity: 5 years. Renewable.
Card Requirements:
NVQ L2 Removal of Hazardous Waste (Construction) -Licensed Asbestos
AND
ACAD/IATP/UKATA/ARCA Operative Refresher Training Certificate within the last 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: three years. No renewal.
Card Requirements:
ACAD/IATP/UKATA/ARCA Supervisor. Refresher Training Certificate within the past 12 months.
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 1 year. No renewal.
This card will be given upon receipt of proof that the applicant has successfully completed one of the following routes:
AND
Registered for the L3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision
AND
ACAD/IATP/UKATA/ARCA Supervisor. Refresher Training Certificate within the past 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Note: Trainee card holders cannot obtain an experienced worker card or vice versa. Holders have to obtain the necessary qualifications before progressing to the relevant skilled worker/supervisor/manager card.
Validity: 5 years. Renewable.
Card Requirements:
NVQ L2 Removal of Hazardous Waste (Construction)-Licensed Asbestos
AND
L3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision
AND
ACAD/IATP/UKATA/ARCA Supervisor Refresher Training Certificate within the past 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 3 years. No renewal.
Card Requirements:
ACAD/IATP/UKATA/ARCA New or Refresher Manager Training Certificate within the last 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 1 year. No renewal.
This card will be issued upon receipt of documentation that the applicant is registered and actively pursuing the L4 Diploma in Licensed Asbestos Removal for Contract Managers.
AND
ACAD/IATP/UKATA/ARCA Manager Refresher Training Certificate within the past 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Note: Trainee card holders cannot then obtain an experienced worker card, and vice versa. Holders must earn the relevant qualification before progressing to the relevant skilled worker/supervisor/manager card.
Validity: 5 years. Renewable.
Card Requirements:
L4 Diploma in Licensed Asbestos Removal for Contract Managers
AND
ACAD/IATP/UKATA/ARCA Manager Refresher Training Certificate within the past 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 3 years. No renewal.
Card Requirements:
ACAD/IATP/UKATA Non-Licensed Operative New/Refresher Training Certificate within the last 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 1 year. No renewal.
Card Requirements:
Registered for a Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Hazardous Waste Removal (Construction)
AND
ACAD/IATP/UKATA Non-Licensed Operative Refresher Training Certificate issued within the past 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Note: Trained card holders cannot then obtain an experienced worker card, and vice versa. Holders must acquire the relevant qualifications before progressing to the relevant skilled worker/supervisor cards.
Validity: 5 years. Renewable.
Card Requirements:
Level 2 NVQ Certificate for Hazardous Waste Removal (Construction) - Hazardous Waste
AND
ACAD/IATP/UKATA Non-Licensed Operative Refresher Training Certificate during the last 12 months
AND have a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 1 year. No renewal.
Card Requirements:
Hold a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 5 years. Renewable
Card Requirements:
Have valid certificates in ONE of the following routes:
AND
Hold a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 1 year. No renewal.
Card Requirements:
Hold a valid certificate in any of the following:
Validity: 5 years. Renewable.
Card Requirements:
Have valid certificates in ONE of the following routes:
AND have a valid certificate in ONE of the following:
Validity: 5 years. Renewable.
Card Requirements:
Have valid certificates in ONE of the following routes:
AND have a valid certificate in ONE of the following:
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Construction Site Management - Demolition | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 6 |
Demolition - (Top Man) Operative | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
Demolition - Chargehand | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 3 |
Demolition - Plant | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 3 |
Demolition - Demolition and Refurbishment Operative | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Demolition - Plant Operative | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Drilling Operations - Extractives Drilling | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 1 | 2 |
Drilling Operations - Directional Drilling - Drill Rig Operator | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 2 | 2 |
Drilling Operations - Directional Drilling – Drill Fluid Operator | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 3 | 2 |
Drilling Operations - Directional Drilling – Locator Operator | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 4 | 2 |
Drilling Operations - Land Drilling – Lead Driller | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 5 | 2 |
Drilling Operations - Land Drilling – Support Operative | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 6 | 2 |
Directional Drilling Operations - Driller | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 1 | 2 |
Directional Drilling Operations - Fluid Operative | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 2 | 2 |
Directional Drilling Operations - Drilling Rig Erector | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 3 | 2 |
Directional Drilling Operations - Guidance Operative | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 4 | 2 |
Land Drilling Operations - Land Driller | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 1 | 2 |
Land Drilling Operations - Land Driller Support Operative | NVQ, Diploma - pathway 2 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Fitted Interiors - Kitchen Fitter, Bathroom fitter, Educational furniture fitter, furniture installer, commercial kitchen equipment fitter | Certificate | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Floorcovering Occupations - Carpets, floor tiles, laminates, timber flooring Carpets, Floor tiles, Laminates, Timber flooring | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Formwork - Carpenter | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Formwork - Erector and Striker | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Formwork | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Occupational Health and Safety | Certificate | 3 |
Occupational Health and Safety | Diploma | 6 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Heritage Skills (Construction) – Wood Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
Heritage Skills (Construction) – Roof Slating & Tiling Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
Heritage Skills (Construction) – Fully Supported Lead & Hard Metal Roofing and Cladding | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Highways Maintenance – Structural Concreting | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
Highways Maintenance – Non-Structural Concreting | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
Highways Maintenance – Laying Kerbs and Channels | Diploma - Pathway 7 | 2 |
Highways Maintenance – General Building Operations | Diploma - Pathway 8 | 2 |
Construction Site Management - Highways and Maintenance Repair | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 6 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Interior Systems - Ceiling Fixing | Certificate - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Dry Lining Finishing | Certificate - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Dry Lining Boarder | Certificate - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Cavity Barrier Installation | Certificate - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Modular Demountable Partitioning | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Operable Partition Systems | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Glass Partition/Internal Screen Systems | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Dry Lining Fixing | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Access Flooring | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
Interior Systems - Acoustic Floor Installation | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Stonemasonry - Banker Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
Stonemasonry - Memorial Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 3 |
Stonemasonry - Banker Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - External Stone Fixing | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Internal Stone Fixing | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Memorial Masonry | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Stone Cutting | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Stone Cladding | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
Stonemasonry - Heritage Mason | Diploma - Pathway 7 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Occupational Work Supervision (Construction) | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (Wallpaper or Vinyls) | Diploma | 3 |
Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations - Painter | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations - Industrial Painter | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations - Heritage Painter | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Associated Industrial Services Occupations - Passive Fire Protection (Construction) | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Piling Operations - Piling Rig Operator | Diploma | 2 |
Piling Operations - Piling Operative | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Testing, Inspecting and thorough Examination Occupations (Construction) | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Plastering - Solid | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
Plastering - Fibrous | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 3 |
Plastering - Solid | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Plastering - Fibrous | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Plastering - Heritage Plastering – Solid | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Plastering - Heritage Plastering – Fibrous | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Post Tensioning Operations - Unbonded | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Post Tensioning Operations - Bonded | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Removal of Hazardous Waste - Licensed Asbestos | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Removal of Hazardous Waste - Hazardous Waste | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 3 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater and Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 3 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 3 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Slater and Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Roof Tiler | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Metal Roofer | Diploma - Pathway 4 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Thatching | Diploma - Pathway 5 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Solar Collector Roofer – Access | Diploma - Pathway 6 | 2 |
Roofing Occupations - Solar Collector Roofer – Protection/Handover | Diploma - Pathway 7 | 2 |
Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems - Reinforced Bitumen Membrane Roofing | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems - Single Ply Membrane Roofing | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems - Liquid Applied Membrane Roofing Systems | Diploma - Pathway 3 | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Senior Site Inspection | Diploma | 6 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Site Logistics Operations (Construction) | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Steel Erecting | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Steelfixing Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
Steelfixing Occupations | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Sub - Structure Work Occupations | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Trowel Occupations | Diploma | 3 |
Trowel Occupations | Diploma | 2 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer - Self Lay | Certificate - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer - Self Lay | Diploma - Pathway 1 | 2 |
Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer - Distribution | Diploma - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer - Distribution | Certificate - Pathway 2 | 2 |
Network Construction Operations (Water) | Diploma | 3 |
Title | Qualification | Qualification Level |
---|---|---|
Associated Industrial Services Occupations - Water Jetting | Certificate - Pathway 1 | 2 |