CSR provides cards for site visitors, apprentices, skilled operatives and craftsmen
Red Card - Apprentice
Applicants registered for a recognised Apprenticeship will be eligible for this card. Applicants must complete the 1 day CSR Health and Safety Training and provide proof of registration on a recognised Apprenticeship.
Renewal Requirement - CSR 1 Day Health & Safety Training.
On achievement of NVQ Level 2, apprentices upgrade from a red card to a blue card. Apprentices should upgrade to a gold card when NVQ Level 3 is achieved.
Red Card - Trainee
The trainee card is available to applicants with limited construction experience who are in the process of completing a construction related NVQ qualification that leads to a Blue Skilled card.
Applicants must complete the 1 day CSR Health and Safety Training and provide proof of registration on an construction related NVQ qualification or equivalent.
Renewal Requirement - The Trainee card cannot be renewed.
On achievement of NVQ Level 2, trainees should upgrade from a red card to a blue card. Trainees should upgrade to a gold card when NVQ Level 3 is achieved.
Red Card - Experienced Worker
The Experienced Worker card is available to candidates who are experienced but do not currently hold a NVQ qualification.
Applicants must complete the 1 day CSR Health and Safety Training and provide proof of registration on an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification (or equivalent).
Renewal Requirement - This card cannot be renewed. Cardholders should upgrade to a Skilled or Craft card on achievement of the relevant NVQ qualification (or equivalent).
Blue Card - Skilled Construction Operative (Renewal Only)
The Blue Skilled Construction Operative card was available to applicants with experience on site. Applicants completed the CSR 1 day Health and Safety Training and Occupational Assessment.
Please note the Occupational Assessment route was withdrawn on 1 September 2019.
Renewal Requirement - Blue Skilled Construction Operative cards previously issued based on Occupational Assessment and Industry Accreditation are currently being short dated to expire on 31 December 2024 and cannot be renewed. Candidates should follow the guidance in Industry Accreditation and work towards gaining a qualification applicable to their current job role to ensure they can apply for a appropriate card.
Blue Card - Skilled
The Blue Skilled card is available to applicants who have completed the CSR 1 day Health and Safety Training and either a construction related NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent), or a recognised Apprenticeship or a City & Guilds Craft Certificate.
Please note the Occupational Assessment route was withdrawn on 1 September 2019.
Renewal Requirement - CSR 1 Day Health & Safety Training
Please note: Blue Skilled cards previously issued based on Occupational Assessment and Industry Accreditation are currently being short dated to expire on 31 December 2024 and cannot be renewed. Candidates should follow the guidance in Industry Accreditation and work towards gaining a qualification applicable to their current job role to ensure they can apply for a appropriate card.
Gold Card - Craft
The Gold Craft card is available to candidates who have completed the CSR 1 day Health and Safety Training and either a construction related NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or a Level 3 Apprenticeship or City and Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate.
Please note the Occupational Assessment route was withdrawn on 1 September 2019.
Renewal Requirement - CSR 1 Day Health & Safety Training
Please note: Gold Craft cards previously issued based on Occupational Assessment and Industry Accreditation are currently being short dated to expire on 31 December 2024 and cannot be renewed. Candidates should follow the guidance in Industry Accreditation and work towards gaining a qualification applicable to their current job role to ensure they can apply for a appropriate card.