All construction workers should hold the relevant CSCS card to access a construction site, but those attending site to perform a non-construction occupation should not be expected to carry a card.
If you work in a non-construction occupation or are on a short-term work experience placement for less than 30 days you do not need a card.
It is the responsibility of site managers to induct non-construction workers and those on short-term work experience before escorting them where appropriate.
CSCS is aware some sites insist everyone must hold a card and continues to work with industry to tackle the issue. Such practices result in legitimate, non-construction workers being incorrectly refused entry.
Should your entry to site be incorrectly refused because you do not hold a CSCS card, please direct the site manager to this webpage, the Build UK Training Standard or ask that they contact CSCS directly.
Non-construction occupations
For a full list non-construction occupations click below.