How to get the Gold CSCS Card

The Gold CSCS Supervisor Card is required by most UK construction sites for supervisors, senior tradespeople, and technical staff. Obtained by completing an NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in a relevant occupation combined with the CITB Health & Safety test.

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NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in a relevant occupation

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CITB Operative or Specialist Health & Safety test

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5 years

Who needs the Gold Card?

check_circleFirst-line supervisors and team leaders
check_circleExperienced tradespeople moving into supervisory roles
check_circleSenior supervisors and assistant site managers
check_circleTechnicians and specialists in supervisory construction roles

Trades that lead to the Gold Card

9 trades available

Occupational Work Supervision

Level 3 · 9–18 months

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Bricklaying

Level 3 · 6–18 months

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Carpentry & Joinery

Level 3 · 6–18 months

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Site Carpentry

Level 3 · 6–18 months

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Plastering

Level 3 · 6–18 months

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Painting & Decorating

Level 3 · 6–18 months

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Roofing (Slating & Tiling)

Level 3 · 6–18 months

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Dry Lining

Level 3 · 6–18 months

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Construction Site Supervision

Level 4 · 12–18 months

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Other CSCS card levels

Green Card

Level 1 H&S · Operative

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Blue Card

NVQ Level 2 · Skilled Worker

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Black Card

NVQ Level 6/7 · Manager

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Ready to start?

Get your Gold 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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