Construction Skills Certification Scheme cards - Revision history

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	In 2014, the board of the CSCS considered introducing a single 'smart' card, but these plans were dropped in 2015. Ref Construction Manager Magazine, 28 April 2015.		In 2014, the board of the CSCS considered introducing a single 'smart' card, but these plans were dropped in 2015. Ref Construction Manager Magazine, 28 April 2015.
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		+	== Labourers card ==
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		+	In October 2024 it was announced that a a new regime would take effect from February 2025, with the initial labourers card reduced from five years to two years.

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	The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) was established in 1995. It is a card certification scheme for construction. The cards certify that the holder has the appropriate training, experience and qualifications for their work, in particular in relation to health and safety.		The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) was established in 1995. It is a card certification scheme for construction. The cards certify that the holder has the appropriate training, experience and qualifications for their work, in particular in relation to health and safety.

−	For latest updates see Timeline of CSCS updates below or CSCS update on Professionally Qualified and Academically Qualified Person Cards. Further information at [https://www.cscs.uk.com/ https://www.cscs.uk.com/]	+	For latest updates see [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Construction_Skills_Certification_Scheme_cards#Timeline_of_CSCS_updates Timeline of CSCS updates] below or CSCS update on Professionally Qualified and Academically Qualified Person Cards. Further information at [https://www.cscs.uk.com/ https://www.cscs.uk.com/]

	= Background =		= Background =

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	The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) was established in 1995. It is a card certification scheme for construction. The cards certify that the holder has the appropriate training, experience and qualifications for their work, in particular in relation to health and safety.		The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) was established in 1995. It is a card certification scheme for construction. The cards certify that the holder has the appropriate training, experience and qualifications for their work, in particular in relation to health and safety.
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		+	For latest updates see Timeline of CSCS updates below or CSCS update on Professionally Qualified and Academically Qualified Person Cards. Further information at [https://www.cscs.uk.com/ https://www.cscs.uk.com/]

	= Background =		= Background =

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	== Professionally and academically qualified person changes ==		== Professionally and academically qualified person changes ==

−	In July, 2024, CIAT reported that CSCS would now accept both the membership card, membership confirmation letter and qualifications as evidence for the Professionally Qualified Person's Card (PQP) and the Academically Qualified Person's Card (AQP).	+	In July, 2024, CIAT reported that CSCS would now accept both the membership card, membership confirmation letter and qualifications as evidence for the Professionally Qualified Person's Card (PQP) and the Academically Qualified Person's Card (AQP). see article CSCS update on Professionally Qualified and Academically Qualified Person Cards.

	== Go Smart app closed ==		== Go Smart app closed ==

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	* Plumbers in Scotland and Northern Ireland.		* Plumbers in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

−	= ~~Historical timeline~~ of CSCS updates =	+	= Timeline of CSCS updates =
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−	Employers within construction are being reminded that card checking platform Go Smart is to be turned off on March 31st 2024 and organisations should put transition plans in place to move to its replacement CSCS Smart Check as soon as possible.	+

	== Professionally and academically qualified person changes ==		== Professionally and academically qualified person changes ==
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	In July, 2024, CIAT reported that CSCS would now accept both the membership card, membership confirmation letter and qualifications as evidence for the Professionally Qualified Person's Card (PQP) and the Academically Qualified Person's Card (AQP).		In July, 2024, CIAT reported that CSCS would now accept both the membership card, membership confirmation letter and qualifications as evidence for the Professionally Qualified Person's Card (PQP) and the Academically Qualified Person's Card (AQP).

−	== Go ~~smart~~ app closed ==	+	== Go Smart app closed ==

	At the end of March 2024, employers within construction were reminded that card checking platform Go Smart was to be turned off and al organisations should put transition plans in place to move to its replacement CSCS Smart Check as soon as possible		At the end of March 2024, employers within construction were reminded that card checking platform Go Smart was to be turned off and al organisations should put transition plans in place to move to its replacement CSCS Smart Check as soon as possible

−	== ~~Verification app~~ ==	+	== Smart Check switch ==

	In March 2022, CSCS announced the launch of a free mobile app to validate verified cards from all CSCS partner card schemes. The Go Smart had been the predominant platform for checking cards and had been running for some 10 years, to be replaced by the CSCS Smart Check scheme.		In March 2022, CSCS announced the launch of a free mobile app to validate verified cards from all CSCS partner card schemes. The Go Smart had been the predominant platform for checking cards and had been running for some 10 years, to be replaced by the CSCS Smart Check scheme.

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−	[[File:CSCS_Cards_samples_banner.jpg\|link=~~File~~:~~CSCS_Cards_samples_banner~~.~~jpg~~]]	+	[[File:CSCS_Cards_samples_banner.jpg\|link=https://www.cscs.uk.com]]

	= What is the CSCS? =		= What is the CSCS? =
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	Yellow cards were Visitor cards with no construction skills. These expired on 31st August 2020 and CSCS stopped issuing the card from 28th February 2020. See below.		Yellow cards were Visitor cards with no construction skills. These expired on 31st August 2020 and CSCS stopped issuing the card from 28th February 2020. See below.
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		+	For further information visit [https://www.cscs.uk.com/ https://www.cscs.uk.com/]

	== Other card schemes ==		== Other card schemes ==

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	Black card are for managers and technical occupations with relevant Construction Management/Technical related NVQ/SVQ level 5, 6 or 7 or SVQ Level 4 in Construction Management/Technical related qualification or pre-existing NVQ level 4 in construction management. For further information on transition of IA [https://www.cscs.uk.com/black-manager-card-industry-accreditation-guidance/ Black Manager cards follow this link.]		Black card are for managers and technical occupations with relevant Construction Management/Technical related NVQ/SVQ level 5, 6 or 7 or SVQ Level 4 in Construction Management/Technical related qualification or pre-existing NVQ level 4 in construction management. For further information on transition of IA [https://www.cscs.uk.com/black-manager-card-industry-accreditation-guidance/ Black Manager cards follow this link.]

−	== Grey cards ==	+	== Grey / White cards ==

−	Grey cards are for professionally or academically qualified persons and are not being replaced as they will no longer be needed. They were available to people who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas or assessed members of CSCS approved Professional Bodies.	+	Grey cards (sometimes called white cards) are for professionally or academically qualified persons and are not being replaced as they will no longer be needed. They were available to people who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas or assessed members of CSCS approved Professional Bodies.

	Grey cards for Construction Related Occupations (CRO) stopped being issued in April 2017. The card did not require any qualifications, following guidance from the CLC, it was recommended these cards were no longer issued, since March 2017, and all existing cards expired at the end of September 2017.		Grey cards for Construction Related Occupations (CRO) stopped being issued in April 2017. The card did not require any qualifications, following guidance from the CLC, it was recommended these cards were no longer issued, since March 2017, and all existing cards expired at the end of September 2017.

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	= Historical timeline of CSCS updates =		= Historical timeline of CSCS updates =

−	== Employers within construction are being reminded that card checking platform Go Smart is to be turned off on March 31st 2024 and organisations should put transition plans in place to move to its replacement CSCS Smart Check as soon as possible. ==	+	Employers within construction are being reminded that card checking platform Go Smart is to be turned off on March 31st 2024 and organisations should put transition plans in place to move to its replacement CSCS Smart Check as soon as possible.
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		+	== Professionally and academically qualified person changes ==
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		+	In July, 2024, CIAT reported that CSCS would now accept both the membership card, membership confirmation letter and qualifications as evidence for the Professionally Qualified Person's Card (PQP) and the Academically Qualified Person's Card (AQP).
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		+	== Go smart app closed ==
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		+	At the end of March 2024, employers within construction were reminded that card checking platform Go Smart was to be turned off and al organisations should put transition plans in place to move to its replacement CSCS Smart Check as soon as possible

	== Verification app ==		== Verification app ==

−	In March 2022, CSCS announced the launch of a free mobile app to validate verified cards from all CSCS partner card schemes. For more information see: CSCS verification app.	+	In March 2022, CSCS announced the launch of a free mobile app to validate verified cards from all CSCS partner card schemes. The Go Smart had been the predominant platform for checking cards and had been running for some 10 years, to be replaced by the CSCS Smart Check scheme.
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		+	The CSCS Smart Check was initially launched as a mobile app in April 2022 with its API technology the being able to be built into existing site access and card checking systems, while its desktop version CSCSsmartcheck.co.uk was also launched. For more information see: CSCS verification app.

	== Withdrawal of Industry Accreditation ==		== Withdrawal of Industry Accreditation ==

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	= Historical timeline of CSCS updates =		= Historical timeline of CSCS updates =
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		+	== Employers within construction are being reminded that card checking platform Go Smart is to be turned off on March 31st 2024 and organisations should put transition plans in place to move to its replacement CSCS Smart Check as soon as possible. ==

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	== Withdrawal of Industry Accreditation ==		== Withdrawal of Industry Accreditation ==

−	In March 2019, CSCS confirmed it would phase Industry Accreditation (sometimes known as Grandfather Rights) from 2020, abolishing it from 2024. The scheme allowed workers to obtain CSCS cards on the basis of industry knowledge and employer recommendation rather than by a recognised qualification. Ref [https://www.cscs.uk.com/news/ia-withdrawal/ https://www.cscs.uk.com/news/ia-withdrawal/]	+	In March 2019, CSCS confirmed it would phase Industry Accreditation (sometimes known as Grandfather Rights) from 2020, abolishing it from 2024. The scheme allowed workers to obtain CSCS cards on the basis of industry knowledge and employer recommendation rather than by a recognised qualification. As of July 1, 2024 these are no longer valid. Ref [https://www.cscs.uk.com/news/ia-withdrawal/ https://www.cscs.uk.com/news/ia-withdrawal/]

	== Withdrawal of the Construction Site Visitor card ==		== Withdrawal of the Construction Site Visitor card ==

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−	The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) was established in 1995. It is a card certification scheme for construction. The cards certify that the holder has the appropriate training, experience and qualifications for their work (in particular in relation to health and safety).	+	= What is the CSCS? =
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		+	The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) was established in 1995. It is a card certification scheme for construction. The cards certify that the holder has the appropriate training, experience and qualifications for their work, in particular in relation to health and safety.

	= Background =		= Background =

−	Many contractors ~~have required~~ that site workers hold a valid CSCS card. Checks ~~being~~ made before allowing workers entry to a construction site, and if they do not have the appropriate card for their work, they are not allowed access. Increasingly these checks are made by electronically reading smart cards. Cards can also be used for checking identity and recording on-site training. In 2015 the CLC recommendation, which was then updated in 2017 ~~&~~ 2020, set an expectation that all CSCS cards would be achieved via qualification by the end of 2024.	+	Many contractors require that site workers hold a valid CSCS card. Checks are made before allowing workers entry to a construction site, and if they do not have the appropriate card for their work, they are not allowed access. Increasingly these checks are made by electronically reading smart cards. Cards can also be used for checking identity and recording on-site training. In 2015 the CLC recommendation, which was then updated in 2017 and 2020, set an expectation that all CSCS cards would be achieved via qualification by the end of 2024.

−	As such from the 1st Jan 2020 all Industry Accreditation (IA) cards will expire on 31st Dec 2024 and cannot be renewed. The process will be to replace the IA card with relevant qualifications, though CSCS have assured IA cardholders that they will not need to attend college as much of the assessment can be carried out remotely. These changes specifically effect blue, gold or black industry accreditation cards, those issued by CSCS, via industry accreditation~~. Whilst it is possible these cards are no longer required because the role has moved into an office-based role and/or no longer attend site regularly, transition routes are possible~~. Transition to the appropriate card can be by recognising an existing qualification, assessing competence against a relevant qualification ~~the occupation~~, undertaking additional training as required or for a minority more extensive training.	+	As such from the 1st Jan 2020 all Industry Accreditation (IA) cards will expire on 31st Dec 2024 and cannot be renewed. The process will be to replace the IA card with relevant qualifications, though CSCS have assured IA cardholders that they will not need to attend college as much of the assessment can be carried out remotely. These changes specifically effect blue, gold or black industry accreditation cards, those issued by CSCS, via industry accreditation. Transition to the appropriate card can be by recognising an existing qualification, assessing competence against a relevant qualification, undertaking additional training as required or for a minority more extensive training.

−	Historically there are 7 different colour cards (or 8 as there were two slightly differing grey cards) according to and covering 11 different roles and level of experience, the guidance for changing cards where required differs for the different colour cards, as does the validity of ~~the specific types~~ cards ~~(as opposed to the colours) this information is outlined below via the links below.~~	+	= Types of cards =

−	~~= Types~~ of ~~Cards =~~	+	Historically there are 7 different colour cards (or 8 as there were two slightly differing grey cards) covering 11 different roles and level of experience, the guidance for changing cards where required differs for the different colour cards, as does the validity of the specific card types (as opposed to the colours) this information is outlined below.

	== Green Cards ==		== Green Cards ==

−	The Green Card is the Labourer card specifically for people carrying out labouring duties, not work in a skilled occupation. Valid for five years, currently it is not possible to renew ~~but~~ apply for a new Labourer card.	+	The Green Card is the Labourer card specifically for people carrying out labouring duties, not work in a skilled occupation. Valid for five years, currently it is not possible to renew, labourers must apply for a new Labourer card.

	Green Basic Skills cards stopped being issued in September 2018 but remain valid until expiry date. Green Construction Site Operative (CSO) cards stopped being issued in July 2014.		Green Basic Skills cards stopped being issued in September 2018 but remain valid until expiry date. Green Construction Site Operative (CSO) cards stopped being issued in July 2014.
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	== Grey cards ==		== Grey cards ==

−	Grey cards are for professionally or academically qualified persons and are not being replaced as they will no longer be needed. ~~Available~~ to people who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas or assessed members of CSCS approved Professional Bodies.	+	Grey cards are for professionally or academically qualified persons and are not being replaced as they will no longer be needed. They were available to people who have completed certain construction related degrees, HNDs, HNCs, CIOB Certificates and NEBOSH diplomas or assessed members of CSCS approved Professional Bodies.

−	Grey cards for Construction Related Occupations (CRO) stopped being issued in April 2017. he card did not require any qualifications, following guidance from the ~~Construction Leadership Council~~, it was recommended ~~this~~ cards were no longer issued, since March 2017, and all existing cards expired at the end of September 2017.	+	Grey cards for Construction Related Occupations (CRO) stopped being issued in April 2017. The card did not require any qualifications, following guidance from the CLC, it was recommended these cards were no longer issued, since March 2017, and all existing cards expired at the end of September 2017.

	== Yellow cards ==		== Yellow cards ==

−	Yellow cards were Visitor cards with no construction skills. These ~~will~~ expired on 31st August 2020 and CSCS stopped issuing the card from 28th February 2020. See below.	+	Yellow cards were Visitor cards with no construction skills. These expired on 31st August 2020 and CSCS stopped issuing the card from 28th February 2020. See below.

	== Other card schemes ==		== Other card schemes ==
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	* Plumbers in Scotland and Northern Ireland.		* Plumbers in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

−	= Historical updates =	+	= Historical timeline of CSCS updates =
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−	~~== Industry Accreditation (IA) cards ==~~	+
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−	From the 1st Jan 2020 all Industry Accreditation (IA) cards will expire on 31st Dec 2024 and cannot be renewed. The process will be to replace the IA card with relevant qualifications, though CSCS have assured IA cardholders that they will not need to attend college as much of the assessment can be carried out remotely.	+

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	== CITB Withdrawal ==		== CITB Withdrawal ==

−	Administration and testing for the scheme is provided by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), however, in December 2017, CITB announced it was giving notice to withdraw from this role. ~~CSCS have 3.5 years to find an alternative provider.~~	+	Administration and testing for the scheme was provided by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), however, in December 2017, CITB announced it was giving notice to withdraw from this role.
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−	Graham Wren, CSCS chief executive said; “The three-and-a-half-year notice period provides an opportunity to identify new and smarter ways of working, such as online applications, that could benefit not just individual card holders, but their employers too. We would like to reassure card holders that the scheme will operate as normal while the process to identify a new service provision takes place."	+

	== Training Standard ad Safety Helmet Colours ==		== Training Standard ad Safety Helmet Colours ==

−	In April 2016, Build UK published a Training Standard, specifying and promoting card schemes carrying the CSCS logo. This was published alongside a new standard Safety Helmet Colours.	+	In April 2016, Build UK published a Training Standard, specifying and promoting card schemes carrying the CSCS logo. This was published alongside a new standard Safety Helmet Colours. Suzannah Nichol MBE, Chief Executive of Build UK, said: “Health and safety is a priority for Build UK and we are delighted with the positive response from our members who have welcomed the latest standards, which aim to make life easier and help them meet the increasing demands of working on-site."
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−	Suzannah Nichol MBE, Chief Executive of Build UK, said: “Health and safety is a priority for Build UK and we are delighted with the positive response from our members who have welcomed the latest standards, which aim to make life easier and help them meet the increasing demands of working on-site."	+

	== Single 'smart' card ==		== Single 'smart' card ==

−	In 2014, the board of the ~~Construction Skills Certification Scheme~~ considered introducing a single 'smart' card, but these plans were dropped in 2015. Ref Construction Manager Magazine, 28 April 2015.	+	In 2014, the board of the CSCS considered introducing a single 'smart' card, but these plans were dropped in 2015. Ref Construction Manager Magazine, 28 April 2015.

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