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CSCS will be carrying out planned maintenance to the the Smart Check platform on Saturday 25 July 2026, starting at 9:00am (UK time). The maintenance window is expected to last up to four hours.
What this means for you:
During this period CSCS Smart Check, CSCS Online, and My CSCS will be temporarily unavailable, this means no card applications will be possible during this period.
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It's crucial to hold the right CSCS card for the job you do and you may be refused entry to site without it. Whatever your occupation or level of experience, Card Finder finds the right card for you.
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Blue Skilled Worker
For those who have achieved an NVQ or SVQ level 2, an apprenticeship or other approved qualifications.
Professionally Qualified
Available to competence-assessed members of CSCS-approved professional bodies.
Supervisory
Available for supervisor and technical occupations where an NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or 4 has been achieved.
Apprentice
Issued free of charge to those registered onto a recognised construction-related apprenticeship.
Manager
Available for managerial and technical occupations where an NVQ or SVQ Level 4, 5, 6 or 7 has been achieved.
Labourer
Only for those carrying out labouring duties. Do not apply for this card if you work in a skilled occupation.
Academically Qualified
For those with certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas.
Gold Skilled Worker
For those who have achieved an NVQ or SVQ level 3, an apprenticeship or other industry approved qualifications.
Experienced Worker
A temporary card for trade related site workers with on the job experience registered to complete a qualification.
Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
A temporary card for trade related site workers with on the job experience.
Trainee
A temporary card for Trainees. Validity of the card varies, depending on the qualification.
Industry Placement
A temporary card for those undergoing a qualification requiring a minimum three-week work placement.
Provisional
A temporary card for those working through probationary periods while employers assess their suitability.
CITB Health, safety and environment test
To apply for a CSCS card you must pass the appropriate CITB Health, safety and environment test.
CSCS Smart Check
The CSCS Smart Check API can be built into existing site systems, while it can also be used as a mobile app or via CSCSSmartCheck.co.uk.
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