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CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card

CSCS Gold Skilled Worker

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What is the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card?

The CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card is for those who have a level 3 or higher NVQ to show a high level of competence in their field of work.

How do you get a CSCSGold Skilled Worker Card?

In order to apply for this card Candidates must have an in date CITB health, safety & environment test which should be the Operative or Specialist test depending on occupation. Candidates also need one of the following:
Achieved a Construction Related NVQ or SVQ level 3
Completed an approved indentured apprenticeship (e.g. with NJCBI, BATJIC etc.)
Completed an employer sponsored apprenticeship which included the achievement of a City and Guilds of London Institute Advanced Craft Certificate

How long is the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card valid for?

The Gold Skilled Worker Card is valid for 5 years and can be renewed if the candidate has an in-date CITB health, safety & environment test which should be the Operative or Specialist test depending on occupation.

What test do you need for a CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card?

A Pass in the CITB health, safety & environment test For skilled worker occupations you should take the Operative or the Specialist test depending what your occupation is.

How much is a CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card?

The Initial CITB Health, Safety & Environment test costs £21 and can be booked directly with CITB, The CSCS Card will then cost an additional £36.
Use the CITB Card checker to identify exactly what Health, Safety & Environmental Test you need to do

Supporting Courses & Training

Supporting courses, training and qualifications for the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker Card
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Bricklaying – Trowel Occupations – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Advanced Craft - Bricklayer
The Level 3 NVQ in Trowel Occupations ( Bricklaying ) is for those undertaking works such as erecting and setting out complex masonry structures and other advanced crafts within the occupation.
BRICKLAYING
Cladding Occupations – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Advanced Craft - 
Specialist Cladding & Rainscreen Operative - or
Roof Sheeting And Cladding
The Level 3 NVQ in Cladding Occupations is aimed at learners that wish to develop skills in Roof and Wall Sheeting Cladding and Rainscreen or Wall Cladding Systems.
CLADDING OCCUPATIONS
Decorative Finishing & Industrial – Painting and Decorating – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Advanced Painting & Decorating
The Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting and Decorating NVQ L3 is for those working within painting & decorating and want to prove their competence at an advanced level to achieve the “Advanced Craft” Gold CSCS card.
DECORATIVE FINISHING
Formwork – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork
OCCUPATION
Advanced Craft Card- Formworker
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork enables you, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a specialist in handling, erecting, striking, constructing, maintaining and repairing complex and non-complex formwork within the construction industry.
FORMWORK
Heritage Skills – Leadwork - Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Heritage Skills – Fully Supported Lead & Hard Metal Roofing and Cladding
OCCUPATION
Advanced Craft Card- Tinsmith
The Heritage Leadwork Skills ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Heritage Skills (Construction) – Fully Supported Lead & Hard Metal Roofing and Cladding qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the construction industry who want to specialise in Heritage Skills..
HERITAGE LEADWORK SKILLS
Insulation and Building Treatments – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 3 NVQ in Insulation & Building Treatments
OCCUPATION
Insulation & Building Treatments
The Level 3 NVQ in Insulation & Building treatments is for those who work with different types of insulation and building treatments and want to prove their competence.
INSULATION & BUILDING TREATMENTS
Plant Maintenance (Construction) – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Supervisory Card - Plant Mechanic / Construction Plant Maintenance and Repair
The NVQ in Plant Maintenance relates to mechanics / fitters who are working to inspect, maintain and service plant equipment within in a real workplace environment and an advanced supervisory role within the Construction environment and want to prove their competence.
PLANT MAINTENANCE
Plastering (Construction) – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Advanced Craft Card - Plastering
The Level 3 NVQ in Plastering is for those wanting to develop skills in plastering through one of two pathways solid or fibrous.
PLASTERING
Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Plant or Machinery Maintenance
The Level 3 NVQ in NVQ Diploma Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction) qualification is for people who want to take a step into working in plant or machinery maintanace. 
CONSTRUCTION PLANT OR MACHINERY MAINTENANCE
Roofing Occupations – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations
OCCUPATION
Roofing Occupations
The Level 3 NVQ in Roofing Occupations is for candidates who work in the roofing industry with tiles, slates or both and want to show their competence at an advanced level.
ROOFING OCCUPATIONS
Steel Erecting - Level 3 Diploma
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 3 Diploma in Steel Erecting
OCCUPATION
Steel Erector
The Steel Erector Level 3 NVQ is a work-based, highly acclaimed qualification for steel erecting professionals. The qualification is completed on the job and does not require time away from work for training, making it a simple and convenient way for those who work in steel erecting to have their skills recognised.
STEEL ERECTING
Carpentry and Joinery – Level 3 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Advanced Craft - Carpenter and Joiner, Shopfitting Bench Work, Shopfitting Sitefixer
The Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations is for those working in Carpentry and Joinery within an Advanced role in various areas such as Site Carpentry, Architectural, Wheelwrighting, Shopfitting Bench, Shopfitting Site, Structural Post and Beam, Timber Frame Erection and want to prove their competence.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
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