NVQ or SVQ Level 2
Hold a construction-related NVQ or SVQ Level 2, or an approved apprenticeship. The qualification and the CITB test are both required.
About NVQ Level 2CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
Apply online
You can apply for a new CSCS Card, or renew one, via our online application service.
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Eligibility requirements
The Blue Skilled Worker card is for qualified trades. Have these two things ready.
CITB test
Pass the CITB Health, safety and environment test within the last 2 years, at the level for your occupation. Use the Card Finder if you are not sure which test to book.
Both are required. Completing only the test or only the qualification is not enough to apply. If you are experienced in your job but do not hold the qualification yet, register for one and apply for a Red Experienced Worker Card.
Renewal
Renew your Blue Skilled Worker Card
You can renew from six months before the expiry date printed on the card, and for up to a year after that date.
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Same qualification
Use the construction qualification from your previous card. That is your NVQ or SVQ Level 2, or your approved apprenticeship. You do not take it again.
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A current CITB test
Pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test, or an approved alternative, within the last two years. The level must match your occupation. Use the Card Finder if you are not sure.
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Choose Renew Card
Start with Easy Apply. On the application, choose Renew Card and enter the number on your current or expired card.
If the card has been expired for more than a year, apply as a new applicant. If you have changed occupation, or you now hold a different qualification, apply for a new card. Some occupations need a copy of the qualification certificate. You will be asked for it when it is required.
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Five years, then renew
The CSCS Card booking is £65 which includes the £36 CSCS fee, booking fee and VAT. If expired for over a year, you must reapply as a new applicant.
- The Blue Skilled Worker Card is valid for five years, subject to the latest CSCS scheme rules.
- Renew from six months before the expiry date, and for up to a year after, with the same qualification and a current CITB test.
- A new application needs a construction-related NVQ or SVQ Level 2, or an approved apprenticeship, plus a CITB test from the last 2 years.
Questions
New cards and renewals
A new card needs a Level 2 qualification and a current CITB test. A renewal uses the qualification already on your card, plus a new test pass.
What qualification do I need?
A construction-related NVQ or SVQ Level 2, or a completed apprenticeship.
Accepted apprenticeships include an employer-sponsored apprenticeship, a City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate, and a CSCS-approved Trailblazer.
What if I do not have a Level 2 qualification yet?
If you are experienced in your job, register for a qualification for your occupation and apply for a Red Experienced Worker Card. For enrolment, see NVQ Level 2.
Which CITB test do I need?
Pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test within the last 2 years, at the level for the occupation you are applying for. Use the Card Finder if you are not sure which level to book.
How long is the card valid?
The Blue Skilled Worker Card is valid for five years. You can renew it from six months before the expiry date, and for up to a year after.
When can I renew?
From six months before the expiry date printed on the card, and for up to a year after that date. If it has been expired for more than a year, apply as a new applicant.
What do I need to renew?
The construction qualification from your previous card, and a CITB Health, Safety and Environment test passed within the last two years, or an approved alternative. On the application, choose Renew Card and enter the number on your current or expired card.
I am not sure which test to take. Who can help?
Email support@cisac.co.uk.
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