4 Easy Steps to Ensure Your CSCS Card is Valid
Coronavirus had impacted the CSCS’s ability to issue new cards and renew cards before they had expired; this was mainly due to applicants not being unable to sit the CITB Health, Safety and Environmental test due to the pandemic and the temporary closure of the CSCS’s test centres. Because of this setback, the CSCS offered a grace period for card renewals whilst they resolved the backlog of test requests.
Thankfully, things are back to normal, the CSCS has now resolved any issues with applicants being able to sit their tests, and test centres are now back to running at total capacity. Nevertheless, while construction workers should no longer face delays in obtaining cards, many workers aren’t aware that the extended renewal period has now been removed and that they now must ensure their CSCS card is up to date.
Sometimes, updating your card, resitting tests, and making sure you are fully compliant can be daunting. But, if you follow these 4 easy steps to ensure your CSCS card is valid, you’ll find you can do it all online in no time at all.
4 easy steps to make sure your CSCS card is valid.
If you wish to apply for a new CSCS card or need to renew your existing card, we recommend you follow these four easy steps and use the CSCS online service. It’s quick, easy, and available all year round when you need it.
1: Make sure you understand precisely which CSCS Card you need and the tests you need to pass.
If you’re unsure which CSCS card to apply for and which tests you need to pass, you can visit the ‘Card Finder’ site here https://www.cscsonline.uk.com/card-finder.
2: Make sure you’ve passed all the tests relating to your profession.
First off, make sure you have passed the CITB Health Safety and Environment test. To take the test, visit https://www.citb.co.uk/courses-and-qualifications/health-safety-and-environment-hse-test-and-cards/
Then make sure you have the proper training and qualifications required to carry out your job to either renew your CSCS card or apply for a brand new card.
IMPORTANT: Keep a digital copy of all your certifications and qualifications and note your CITB testing ID.
3: Login or Create your online CSCS Account
To apply for a renewal or a new CSCS card, you need to log in or create your CSCS account.
To log in, visit https://www.cscsonline.uk.com/login
To create a new account, visit https://www.cscs.uk.com/applying-for-cards/
IMPORTANT: Labourer, Academically Qualified Person (AQP), and Professionally Qualified Person (QPP) cards cannot be renewed. Therefore, holders of these cards must apply for a new card rather than apply to renew an existing card. Further information on these cards can be found on the “new, not renew” page (https://www.cscs.uk.com/newnotrenew/)
4: Now apply for your new or renewal CSCS card
Access your CSCS account (https://www.cscs.uk.com/login/) and step through each page of the CSCS form application process.
complete the application form and click submit. That’s it, your application has been sent, and you should receive your CSCS card within three to four working days.
You’ll need to have the following to complete the CSCS Card application process.
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CITB test completed
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You know which CSCS card you want
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Your CITB Test Certification
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Your CITB Testing ID
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All Your Test Certifications
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A form of payment
So there it is, 4 easy steps to ensure your CSCS Card is valid, and without doubt, the CSCS website is 100% the easiest for you to keep your CSCS card in check.
If you need further help and advice on this subject, you can call the CSCS helpdesk 0344 994 4777.
The 4 easy steps to ensure your CSCS card is valid are:
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Make sure you understand precisely which CSCS Card you need and the tests you need to pass.
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Make sure you’ve passed all the tests relating to your profession.
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Login or Create your online CSCS Account
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Now apply for your new or renewal CSCS card
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