How to get a Green Labourers CSCS card?
You must fulfil several requirements to be granted a green card.
Throughout this brief multiple-choice exam, you will be evaluated on your understanding of the fundamental concepts of working safely in a building environment. Before continuing, you must have passed the Operatives CITB Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) test. This must have been finished within two years before your card application.
Additionally, you need a more comprehensive qualification demonstrating your suitability for site work. These consist of:
- CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course
- RQF Level 1/SCQF Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
- SCQF Level 5 REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate
- NOCN/CSkills Awards Construction Health and Safety
- IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers
- NPORS Site Safety Awareness Course
At Hurak, we offer Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment as an additional e-learning option (Leading to CSCS Green Card). This is an online e-learning course, as the name would imply, that will give you the credentials you need to apply for a CSCS green card. You can complete this online course at your speed and leisure from the comfort of your home.
Whatever qualification you pursue will determine how quickly you can obtain your CSCS green card.
Although the CITB Health & Safety Awareness, IOSH, and NPORS courses are only valid for five years, they often take less time to complete. This indicates that you will need to do a refresher course every five years. Although it will take longer, the RQF Level 1 qualification is valid for life and does not need to be renewed.
You must apply to CSCS once you have met the requirements for your card. Any of the following choices are available to you:
- Phone: 0333 344 1293
- Online: CSCS Card Application (the online service is advised because it is convenient, quick, and always available).
Your CSCS card will be mailed to you the following business day after your application is approved, and most cards arrive between 3-5 days after the approval. Please contact CSCS if your card does not come within 10 days. You don’t have to wait for your physical card to activate. Once your application is complete, the CSCS card checker immediately uploads learner information, allowing your employers to verify your credentials without needing to see your actual card.