What information do I need to book a test?

You will need to have the following information before you can book a HS&E test: 

Which test you need to take – Operative, Labourer, Specialist, or Managers and Professionals

Whether you require any special assistance – see below for a full list of available services

Your chosen method of payment – debit/credit card or a voucher purchased from our online store

Your address details

Please call 0844 6820 844 or visit www.cslinks.co.uk for further details 

How to renew a CSCS Card

To renew a CSCS card you need to prove you have the appropriate training and qualifications required to carry out your job.  You also need to pass the CITB Health Safety and Environment test.  The test costs £29.99.  The type of work you do, how experienced you are and your qualifications or membership of professional bodies will determine which type of CSCS card you should apply for and which test you need to pass. You must advise us if you have changed occupation since your exising cscs card was issued. 

If you are renewing your own card, once you have passed the appropriate CITB Health, Safety and Environment test, please call the CSCS Contact Centre on 0844 682 0844.  Before you ring please ensure you have a credit or debit card to pay £50 for the card and details of your current or previous employer’s details including contact name, full address and telephone number.  Your card will usually be dispatched on the next working day.

New rules to apply cscs card ?

You may have heard about the new changes that the CITB have bought in regarding the Green CSCS Labourer cards. There have been lots of rumors regarding this, but here are some facts below:

What are the changes?

The Green Construction Site Operative (CSO) card is now no longer being issued and has been replaced by the new Green labourer Card.

From when did these changes occur?

From the 1^st of July 2014 the Green Construction Site Operative (CSO) card will no longer be issued.

What do I need to do to get the new Green Labourers Card?

You will then need to apply for the new Green Labourer Card by doing the following:

1. Attending either of the following courses:

• 1 NVQ Level 1

Or

• CITB Site Safety Plus Health And Safety Awareness Course 

2. Passing the CITB Operative Health, Safety + environment test within 2 years of applying for a new card.

What do I do if I have an old style Green Card but it is not yet expired?

If you have a Green CSCS card that expires after 1^st of July 2014, the card will be valid until the expiry date. Having said that some large construction sites are asking that all operatives have the new Green Labourers card so it would be best to check with the site you are working on.

What if I only need to renew my Green CSCS card? Do the changes still apply?

*CSCS cards can be renewed up to 6 months before they expire. If you hold a green card CSCS Construction Site Operative (CSO) card that expires before the 31^st of December and have passed the operative level CITB Health, Safety + environment test you can renew your current CSO card before 1^st of July 2014.

How do I apply for my Green Labourer Card?

Steps to achieve the Green Labourer Card are as follows:

1. Book onto your NVQ Level 1 or CITB Health & Safety Awareness course–
2. Book onto your CITB Operative Health, Safety & Environment test
3. Apply for your Green Labourer Card

How do I book onto the CITB Health & Safety Awareness training course?

We have lots of regular courses all over UK from £200 + VAT per person so phone them on 0844 682 0844, or book online at www.cslinks.co.uk.

Can I book onto the CITB Operative Health, Safety & Environmental test prior to attending the CITB Health & Safety Awareness course?

You can book onto the test this prior to taking the CITB 1 day health and safety training course, but the test must actually be taken after the delegate has passed it.

How do I book the CITB Operative Health, Safety & Environment test?

Just phone CS LINKS Certification Scheme on 0844 682 0844.

How do I apply for my Green Labourer Card?

After attending the CITB Health & Safety Awareness course and the CITB Operative Health, Safety & Environmental test, phone CSCS Card Application Department on 0844 682 0844

Will I need to wait for my CITB Health & Safety Awareness Certificate prior to applying for my Green Labourer Card?

No, the CITB will have your details uploaded onto their system from your CITB Health & Safety Awareness course.

I am an individual, can you train me?

Yes, we have plenty of open courses where individuals are more than welcome to attend. Just phone us on 0844 682 0844 or email info@cslinks.co.uk , or you can check our availability online at www.cslinks.co.uk

I have a group of delegates, can you train us at our site?

As long as you have 6 or more delegates (CITB rules) we can arrange a course for you anywhere in the country. Just phone us on 0844 682 0844 or email info@cslinks.co.uk.

How do I book?

You can give us a ring on 0844 682 0844, email info@cslinks.co.uk or book online via the link below….

- See more at: http://www.cslinks.co.uk

For Construction Site Operative Card Employers

From 1st July 2014 the CSCS card that should be applied for depends on the type of work individuals carry out on site and/or the qualifications they have achieved.  If you apply for cards on behalf of your employees and:

they do not work in a labouring occupation use the CSCS cardfinder to find out which is the right card for them.  Further information is also available here.

they work in a labouring occupation you can apply for the new green Labourer card.  You will need to provide evidence they have achieved one of the following:

QCF Level 1 or SCQF Level 4 Award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.*

or

One day Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness course

or

IOSH Working Safely

They must also pass the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment test within two years prior to applying for a new card. You can find out more about the test here.

CSCS GREEN CARD CHANGES

From 1st July 2014 the green Construction Site Operative (CSO) card is no longer being issued.  There is a new green CSCS card only available for people working in labouring occupations.

CSCS’ role is to provide a scheme for the construction industry that confirms site workers’ training and qualifications.  Many site workers who are carrying out skilled occupations have been applying for the green CSO card as the easiest route to gain access to construction sites.  This makes it difficult for contractors to use CSCS cards as a reliable method of checking that site workers have the appropriate skills to work on construction sites safely and effectively.

If you have a green CSO card click here

If you are an employer who has applied for green CSO cards in the past click here

If you are a labourer applying for a CSCS card click here

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions here

For Construction Site Operative Card holders

Your green CSO card will remain valid until its current expiry date.

If you do not work in a labouring occupation use the CSCS cardfinder to find out which is the right card for you depending on the type of work you carry out and/or the qualifications you hold.  There is further information explaining your options here.

If you work in a labouring occupation you can apply for the new green Labourer card.  You will need to provide evidence that you have achieved one of the following:

QCF Level 1 or SCQF Level 4 Award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment*

or

One day Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness Course

or

IOSH Working Safely

You must also pass the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment test within two years prior to applying for a new card. You can find out more about the test here.

CSCS Test and Card for LABOURERS

If you work in a labouring occupation you can apply for the new green labourer card.  You will need to:

Provide evidence that you have achieved one of the following:

QCF Level 1 or SCQF Level 4 Award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment* 

or

One day Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness course

or

IOSH Working Safely

You must also pass the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment test within two years prior to applying for a new card. You can find out more about the test here. 

cscs cards-cscs tests-cscs test centres

Here follows a list of the key CSCS Card Tests Testing centres in the UK

CSCS Cards & Tests Birmingham

CSCS Cards & Tests Manchester

CSCS Cards & Tests London

CSCS Cards & Tests Nottingham

CSCS Cards & Tests Scotland

CSCS Cards & Tests Liverpool

CSCS Cards Tests for Supervisors

CSCS Cards Tests for Managers

More to follow when they become available or call 0844 682 0844 to book your CSCS test today

Birmingham CSCS Test Centre - Tel 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centre Birmingham (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

38 Dale End
Birmingham
B4 7NJ

Tel - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Birmingham:

The CSCS Test Centre entrance is located off Dale End opposite NCP Londonderry House and adjacent to the law court areas. You cannot access the CSCS Test Centre through the McLaren Building, our entrance is off Dale End.

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

York CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres-UK York (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

Stirling House - Station Business Park
Holgate Park Drive
York
YO26 4GB

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in York:

This centre is located on the Holgate Business Park on the A59 ( Poppleton Road ) out of York.

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Yeovil CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres-UK Yeovil (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

The Coach House, Ground Floor
St Nicholas Close, Penn Hill
Yeovil
BA20 1SF

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Yeovil:

ON FOOT From town centre, proceed along King George Street & turn left at the Library into South Street. Take first right up Penn Hill & first right again into St. Nicholas Close. The Test Centre is up the hill on the right hand side.

BY CAR. At the POLICE STATION roundabout turn into Brunswick Street across the mini roundabout, up the hill turn left into Penn Hill (one way) second left into St Nicholas Close, we are the first on the right (sign posted)

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Worthing CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres-UK Worthing (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

Chatsworth House, 1st Floor
31 Chatsworth Road
Worthing
BN11 1LY

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Worthing:

From Worthing station: (approx 20 minutes walk) Follow signs for Town Centre. Turn left into Chatsworth Road (off Chapel Road). The Test Centre is on the same side of the street as the Police Station, and the entrance is next to a bicycle shop and opposite a NCP car park.

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Worcester CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres-UK Worcester (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

3rd Floor Haswell House
Block B1, St. Nicholas Street
Worcester
WR1 1UN

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Worcester:

When leaving Foregate Street Railway Station, turn left and head towards the city centre. At the 2nd Junction opposite MacDonalds, turn left down St Nicholas Street. Haswell House is 100 yards on the left. The Centre is located on the 3rd Floor.

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Wolverhampton CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - Tel: 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres Wolverhampton (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

2nd Floor Derwent House
42-46 Waterloo Road
Wolverhampton
WV1 4XB

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Wolverhampton:

On leaving the bus or railway station walk along Lichfield St. through Queens Square and on into Darlington St. As you leave Queens Square and go into Darlington St you will pass through a set of traffic lights. Carry on along Darlington St to the next set of traffic lights, turn RIGHT and you are now in Waterloo Rd. Keep to the right hand side of the road and walk towards the next set of traffic lights which are at the junction of Waterloo Rd with the Ring Road. Derwent House is on the right at this junction. If you are being driven there is a road which runs parallel with Waterloo Rd, Red Lion St, and there is ample pay and display parking for up to two hours in this road and Paternoster Row.

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Wigan CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres-UK Wigan (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

Ground & Basement
38 - 40 Market Street
Wigan
WN1 1HX

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Wigan:

Situated on Market street opposite the Galleries Shopping Centre and directly adjacent to Wigan Bus Station entrance.

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Wick CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres-UK Wick (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

Wick Harbour
End of the Fish Mart
Wick
KW1 5HB

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Wick:

From Mackays Hotel (River Street), proceed towards Martha Terrace. Carry straight on pass fire station. Turn right at Harbour Quay. Follow the Quay round until you reach the Jetty. The Fish Mart building is located straight across the John S Duncan fish handlers building.  *Please Note a mobile testing Center is in use at this location.

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Weymouth CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres-UK Weymouth (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

Phoenix House
St. Nicholas Street
Weymouth
DT4 8AA

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Weymouth:

Pheonix House is opposite the Lakeside Superbowl which is well signosted as a tourist attracion.

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Watford CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - Tel: 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres Watford (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

1st Floor, Cassiobury House
11-19 Station Rd
Watford
WD17 1AP

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Watford:

From Watford Junction Station turn right into Station Road. The Watford CSCS Test Centre is in Cassiobury House, 100 metres on the left. There is no parking at the CSCS Test Centre and candidates are recommended to travel by public transport to Watford Junction Station. 

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Please note that there is no waiting allowed in the CSCS Test Centre for non candidates.

Truro CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres-UK Truro (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

Palace Buildings
Quay Street
Truro
TR1 2HE

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Truro:

The test centre is located next to the Britannia Inn on Quay Street which is located by turning right on Green Street, then first right onto Quay Street. The single door is marked Pearson Professional Centre

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.

Torquay CSCS Card Test and Testing, Health and Safety Card Test - 0844 682 0844

Pearson Professional Centres Torquay (CSCS Card Test and Testing Centre, Health & Safety Card Test)

Castle Circus House, Rooms 36 - 38
136 Union Street
Torquay
TQ2 5QB

T - 0844 682 0844

Directions to the CSCS Card, Health & Safety Card, Test Centre in Torquay:

From Castle Circus (Town Hall) walk down Union Street, the main shopping street, for about 40 metres. Castle Circus House is situated on the right hand side next to Irvine Nott Estate Agents. The CSCS Test Centre is at the rear of the first floor and is well signposted inside the building. If travelling by train there is a frequent bus service to Castle Circus from either Torre or Torquay stations. 

Please note that there is no waiting allowed in the CSCS Test Centre for non candidates. 

Your confirmation has your CSCS Test start time; you must arrive at the CSCS Test centre at least fifteen minutes before the test time. If you are late you may not be tested and no refund can be given for lateness.

We urge candidates to please refer to the directions provided above for the most up to date directions to their CSCS Testing Centre.