Courses

You need the Level 1 diploma and pass the CITB health and safety touchscreen test.

Or equally, you can apply for the green+white Labourer CSCS card, one day health and safety course + exam in the same day.

They are both CSCS card Labourer valid for 5 years, they are just issued through different institutions (CITB or GQA)

Yes, for each card application, the relevant CITB test need to be passed in addition to the NVQ diploma, in order to get the CSCS card issued.

Green card (Level 1 diploma + CITB operative test)

Blue card (NVQ Level 2 diploma + CITB operative test)

Gold card (NVQ Level 3 + CITB Supervisor test)

Black card (NVQ Level 6 diploma + CITB map test)

The only exception is if you already passed the needed test in the last 2 years.

Practical assessment: we are going to collect pictures, videos, documents, manager recommendation, everything needed to tick all requirements that complete a Level 2 portfolio. The ways of assessment can be different depending on the candidates circumstances at the time of assessment.

It takes as long as needed to collect all the necessary evidence for the portfolio, usually 6-8 weeks. In the meantime it is recommended you pass your CITB test, if you haven’t passed one in the last 2 years, to be able to order the card straight away.