The Construction Industrys

Leading Certification
Card Scheme
How SmartCards work
SmartCards can be read using an enabled smartphone, tablet
device or Card reader connected to a laptop or PC
 Android Smartphones with Near Field
Communication (NFC)
Not available through Apple
3 different apps available through Google
Play CSCS Go Smart, CSCS Time and
Attendance and CSCS On-Site Training
CITB Health, safety an environment test
information now shown on CHIP
New online Card Checker available soon
Scheme changes
 Scheme Changes
Recognition of Academic Qualifications

Requirement for a QCF Single Unit Level One Award to

obtain a Green Card for Labourers

Introduction of a red Apprentice Card

Introduction of a red Provisional Card

CRO and Site Visitor card clean up

 Academically Qualified Persons Card
(AQP)
CSCS AQP cards issued to holders of:-
Construction Related HNC and HND
Construction Related Degrees
NEBOSH Construction Certificates and National
Diplomas
CIOB Certificates
 AQP Card
5 year life
Renewable
AQP cardholders who go on to achieve a relevant
vocational qualification, or membership of a
recognised professional body, can then apply for a
different card on renewal
 Green Card Changes
From 1st July 2014 green card applicants must achieve a
new level one qualification - Health and Safety in a
Construction Environment Award (or a recognised
equivalent more information is available on the CSCS website)
Green cards will be renamed:
Health and Safety in a Construction
Environment Award
Covers five key areas:
Principles of Risk Assessment
Safe Manual Handling
Working Safely at Height
Risks to Health
Working Safely around Plant and Machinery.

More information on the content available at

www.cscs.uk.com/greencard
Recognition of existing training
Process for mapping existing training courses against the
new standard not only content but also assessment
protocols
If approved, continue with current arrangements
Currently only Site Safety Plus Health and Safety
Awareness has been mapped and approved.
Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness must be in
date at time of application.
Also required to be retaken at Renewal of Labourer card
Summary

From 1st July 2014 everyone applying for a new or

renewed Green Card will be required to:
Pass the HS&E test
Complete the QCF Level 1 single unit Award or
approved alternative
By end of 2019 all Green Cards will be based on the
achievement of a suitable qualification.
 Provisional Card
For those with no qualification recognised by CSCS
and not registered on a relevant training course
Applicants must pass CITBs Operative Health, Safety
and Environment Test
Valid for 6 months and cannot be renewed
Available from July 14
 Provisional Card
Purpose:
o probationary periods whilst employers assess
suitability for employment
o supervised work experience
o Holders of expires CSO card (only until 31 January
2015)
Before this card expires the cardholder must be
registered for or achieve a recognised construction
related qualification to then apply for the Labourer card
or the appropriate card for their occupation.
 Apprentice Card
Applicants need to be registered on a recognised
apprenticeship framework
Valid for 4 years and 6 months
Available from July 14
Health, safety and environment test

Apps now available on Android and Apple for the

Revision Materials
3 levels of App Free, 3.99, 5.99 through Google Play
and Apple Store
Download also available for XP, Vista and Windows 8 PCs
 Fraud
Arrests, convictions and
imprisonment a result of
CITB investigations into card
fraud
In some instances,
deportations have occurred
following imprisonment
Assets seized
HS&E tests revoked following
investigations
Several centres suspended
due to abuse of scheme rules
Campaign underway to
highlight fraud issues.
Report.it@citb.co.uk
www.cscs.uk.com