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Green Labourer Card
General labourers and site operatives
Valid for 2 years for new applications; 5 years for renewalsRed Apprentice Card
People on a recognised construction apprenticeship
Valid for 4 years and 6 monthsRed Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager Card
Experienced supervisors, managers and technical workers
Valid for 3 yearsRed Experienced Worker Card
Experienced workers completing a construction NVQ or SVQ Level 2
Valid for 1 yearRed Trainee Card
People registered for a construction qualification
Valid for 5 yearsRed Industry Placement Card
Students completing a construction-related industry placement
Valid for 3 yearsBlue Skilled Worker Card
Skilled workers with a construction NVQ or SVQ Level 2
Valid for 5 yearsGold Advanced Craft Card
Advanced craft workers with a construction NVQ or SVQ Level 3
Valid for 5 yearsGold Supervisor Card
Construction supervisors
Valid for 5 yearsBlack Manager Card
Construction managers and technical professionals
Valid for 5 yearsWhite Academically Qualified Person Card
People with approved construction-related degrees, HNDs or HNCs
Valid for 5 yearsWhite Professionally Qualified Person Card
Members of CSCS-approved professional bodies
Valid for 5 yearsRed Provisional Card
People on probation or work experience who have not previously held a CSCS card
Valid for 6 months