The CSCS skills card is an industry wide scheme to promote safety and improve competency of individuals on construction sites.
The scheme is not compulsory, however major contracting groups insist on all site personnel having the skills card or there is no access to site! Skills cards are obtained by completing a touch screen test and in most cases by achieving an NVQ. Cards are issued in different colours to different occupations:-
Green - for General Construction Site Operatives
Black - for Senior Management
Blue - for Craft Operatives
These are just a sample of the cards that can be obtained.
Excellent information on the whole process of achieving a card can be viewed on www.cslinks.co.uk click on ‘Apply for CSCS card with us’.
There are also good links on the web site that explain the process, give details of support materials and explain the types of card also how to book a touch screen test (cost £29.99).
In short the website gives full and concise information.
However, if you would like to speak to someone rather than trawl the internet, advice lines are available by calling
As a business you need to assess whether it is appropriate for you to obtain and achieve CSCS cards for your workforce, if this is the case using the contact points above is the easiest way to simplify the process and fast track achievement.
We trust you find this information and guideline bulletin of use as a source of reference, please don’t forget also to contact us anytime free of charge for any advise or assistance. Our company is CSCS DIRECT; telephone number is 0844 682 0844 /email info@cslinks.co.uk or visit our website www.cslinks.co.uk
