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NVQs/Blue CSCS Card
Blue CSCS Card
Skilled Worker

How to get the Blue CSCS Card

The Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card is required by most UK construction sites for tradespeople who have demonstrated competence in their occupation. It is obtained by completing an NVQ Level 2 in your trade combined with the CITB Operative Health & Safety test.

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NVQ Level 2 in your trade
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CITB Operative or Specialist Health & Safety test
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5 years

Who needs the Blue Card?

  • check_circleTradespeople working on sites that require CSCS cards
  • check_circleWorkers who want to access Tier-1 and principal contractor sites
  • check_circleThose whose employer or client requires them to hold a CSCS card
  • check_circleTradespeople looking to improve their employability on UK construction sites

Trades that lead to the Blue Card

9 trades available
Bricklaying
Level 2 · 6–18 months
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Carpentry & Joinery
Level 2 · 6–18 months
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Site Carpentry
Level 2 · 6–18 months
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Plastering
Level 2 · 6–18 months
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Painting & Decorating
Level 2 · 6–18 months
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Groundwork
Level 2 · 6–12 months
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Wall & Floor Tiling
Level 2 · 6–12 months
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Roofing (Slating & Tiling)
Level 2 · 6–18 months
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Dry Lining
Level 2 · 6–18 months
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Frequently asked questions

Other CSCS card levels

Green Card
Level 1 H&S · Operative
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Gold Card
NVQ Level 3–5 · Supervisor
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Black Card
NVQ Level 6/7 · Manager
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Ready to start?

Get your Blue CSCS Card this year

Choose your trade above and enrol directly. Your assessor is assigned within 5 working days. No exams, no college — assessed around your job.

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