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Construction Skills Certification Scheme
About CSCS Cards
In 1995 the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) was unveiled with the aim of registering competent operatives and craftspeople. Originally the Scheme only covered a few particular sectors of the industry, and the need for a CSCS card was not considered vital. However, the importance of having a fully qualified health and safety aware workforce now means that anyone who may visit a construction site must be trained to CSCS standards, and carry the required level of CSCS card for their profession.
Any queries you may have about the scheme should be directed to 
CSCS.
Candidate Eligibility
ABE members are automatically entitled to obtain a CSCS card through the route of professional membership/professional person.
The ABE can help you Apply for a card.
Your ABE membership grade will apply to the CSCS card as follows:
Membership Grade |
Card Type |
CSCS Card |
|---|---|---|
Student |
Red |
Trainee Card |
Technician |
Gold |
Professionally Qualified Persons Card OR Construction Site Management |
Associate |
Platinum |
Professionally Qualified Persons Card OR Building Control Officer |
Graduate |
Platinum |
Professionally Qualified Persons Card OR Building Control Officer |
Member |
Platinum |
Professionally Qualified Persons Card OR Building Control Officer |
Fellow |
Platinum |
Professionally Qualified Persons Card OR Building Control Officer |
Non members can obtain a CSCS card through achieving a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).
Within the area of competence there are various card types available ranging from occasional site visitors and trainees to more experienced levels such as supervisory and managerial roles. The CSCS website breaks down these types by occupation on their Skills Cards page. To gain scheme membership, a competency card must be issued. Cards issued are directly connected with your current job role.