Apply for 5 Year CSCS Red Trainee Card Online
Card Validity
2 years and 5 years
Who qualifies?
- For 5 years Card, must be registered on a construction qualification (NVQ/SVQ, academic or professional), valid for Skilled Worker Card.
- For 2 years Card, an approved Level 2 or higher qualification. Upon expiry, a three-year Trainee Card can be issued if the applicant is registered on a relevant NVQ/SVQ or alternative qualification. Registration must be verified before renewal.
Examples of non-competence qualifications related to specific occupations:
Here are several examples of occupation-related, non-competence qualifications that qualify for the two-year Trainee card.
- NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction)
- City and Guilds T Level Qualification in On-site Construction
- Pearson T Level Technical Qualification in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (Level 3)
- IMI Level 2 Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Site Carpentry
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma In Site Carpentry
- NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (Construction)
- City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Diploma In Site Carpentry
- NOCN Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
- NOCN Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry
- NOCN Level 2 Extended Diploma in Site Carpentry
What else you’ll need
- CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test passed within the last 2 years (at the correct level for your trade).
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Proof You’ll Upload (takes 2 minutes)
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Needed from your college / awarding body |
Age of document |
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Letter or enrolment confirmation showing: • Your full name • Exact course title & level |
Vocational (NVQ/SVQ): dated within 2 years Academic (Degree/HND/HNC): dated within 4 years |
How to renew CSCS Red Trainee Card?
The 2 years card is renewable, only if the applicant is registered on a relevant NVQ/SVQ or alternative qualification.
The 5 years card is non-renewable. After completing the registered qualification, the delegate will be eligible for the CSCS Skilled Worker Card.
Do you need a physical copy of your current CSCS Red Trainee Card?
In case you have lost your CSCS Card, or it's broken or stolen, then you can order a replacement for your CSCS Card.
All-inclusive fee
- The CSCS card booking costs £65 which includes the £36 CSCS fee + service cost.
Don't know which CSCS Card to Apply? Review our CSCS Card options and application requirements to find the right card for your next step in construction.
How long does it take?
- Apply online in under 2 minutes
- Instant confirmation by email/SMS
- Upload documents via email
- Card printed and on its way once approved
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