CSCS Red Provisional Card

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Red Provisional Card

Easy apply for CSCS Red Provisional Card.

Eligibility requirements

The card lasts 6 months and can only be applied for once. If you take the Health and Safety course, you can apply for a Green Labourer card instead.

Validity

6 months, and it can only be applied for once

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.

  • No construction qualification is required.
  • Pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives test.
  • The card lasts 6 months, can only be applied for once, and is not renewable.

Questions

Red Provisional card

A temporary card for probation or work experience. It is not a route you can take twice.

How long does the Red Provisional card last?

It is valid for 6 months.

Can I apply for a Red Provisional card more than once?

No. It can only be applied for once, and it is not renewable.

Do I need a construction qualification?

No. No construction qualification is required for this card.

Do I need a CITB test?

Yes. You need a pass in the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives test.

Who can apply?

People on probation or work experience who have not previously held a CSCS card.

What if I want a longer card?
Take a Health and Safety Awareness course and apply for a Green Labourer card instead. That route needs the course and a CITB Operatives test pass.

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