The Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) is making changes as to how to obtain a CSCS Green Card (Labourer Card).
These new requirements being introduced from July 2014, state that along with the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Test, a qualification (or alternative) must be achieved in order to apply for the Green Card.
Information on the Types of CSCS Green Card, and which one you should apply for can be found here.
Different types of CITB cards from CITB
The changes will take effect from the 1st July 2014
CSCS Green Card – Changes to the Green Card from 1st July 2014
If you work in a labouring occupation you can take the Site Safety Plus route when applying for the new Green Labourer Card. You will need to provide evidence that you have achieved Level 1 Award Site Safety Plus Heath and Safety Awareness Course.
You must also pass the CITB operatives Health, Safety and Environment test within two years prior of applying for a new card.
How do you get the new CSCS Green Card card?
Complete either:
The CITB Site Safety Plus – Health & Safety Awareness – 1 day course
Or
Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (QCF)
and then:
Pass the Health Safety & Environmental Operative Test.
Once achieved complete a CSCS Card Application form.
NB: A CIEH Level 2 Award Health and Safety in the Workplace will also qualify you to hold the new CSCS Green Labourer’s Card
CITB Construction Skills Health Safety and Environment Test Centres
Once you have taken your CITB Health and Safety awareness training you will then need to complete your Health and Safety and Environment Touch Screen Test. Check out where your nearest centre is below: