The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is a card for construction workers in the UK. The CSCS card is not just a proof of your qualifications; it also proves that you have the correct health and safety training for the construction industry. In order to get your CSCS card, you first need to complete the CSCS Smartcard Application Form. This guide will walk you through the process of completing the form. The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is a card scheme that was set up by the government in 1996 as a way of ensuring that anyone working on construction projects in the UK had the required health and safety training. The scheme has two parts: first, there are regulations that state which
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Form Name | Cscs Smartcard Application Form |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | smart card online registration, smart card online apply, smart card apply form, i smart card online |
CSCS SMARTCARD APPLICATION FORM
For Craft and Operative level occupations
Authorisation code
(See reverse of form for use)
SECTION A - Your Details - please complete this section
A1 Your details:
Title
Surname
Forename
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CSCS Registration No.
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I confirm that I meet: current CSCS Health & Safety requirements |
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a different address, which is:
The company address in section C
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A4 I confirm to the best of my knowledge the information above is correct and I agree to comply with the CSCS Scheme rules as laid
out in the CSCS Scheme booklet. I understand and agree that the information on this form will be used by ConstructionSkills for the purposes of administering the CSCS Scheme, this may include passing on information to Employers or Training Providers and for this purpose, your data may be entered onto a secure database accessible via a website.
Please note that all application fees are
We may contact you by mail, telephone or
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SECTION B - Occupation & Card Details - please complete this section
CSCS Occupation Title:
Your occupation must be one as listed on the CSCS website: www.cscs.uk.com/occs as titles vary e.g. The CSCS occupation title for a groundworker is a General Construction Operative
Please tick one box from section 1 and one box from section 2 N.B - Don't forget to attach any necessary evidence - see overleaf.
1.Card Type
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SECTION C - Employer Declaration - a current or previous employer must complete this section
By completing and signing the declaration below, I certify that:
•The applicant meets the requirements for the CSCS card they are applying for (www.cscs.uk.com)
•The applicant has 1 years site experience in the last 3 years (basic level card only)
PLEASE ENSURE THIS BOX IS FULLY COMPLETED (The applicant cannot complete this section)
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information on your application. |
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* C S C S 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 *
Form number: CSCS/CR/01/10
Section D - Card requirements
Details of evidence required for craft & operative cards:
Skilled Cards
Approved Apprenticeship - a copy of your completion certificate or other proof of completion.
Employer Apprenticeship - a letter from the employer you served your apprenticeship with, stating your name, occupation and completion date, and a copy of your full City & Guilds Craft or Advanced Craft certificate.
S/NVQ level 2 or 3 - a copy of your *S/NVQ certificate level 2 or 3 certificate.
Industry Accreditation - (only available for a limited number of occupations). **Your employer must read the industry accreditation competences for this card, before signing the box overleaf; ensuring the relevant grade (A or B) is ticked in Section B.
If the competences for your occupation ask you to select a number of options from the list provided you must enclose a copy of the competences, with the relevant number of options selected to support your application.
Experienced worker cards - this card is issued on a temporary basis, while an S/NVQ is being achieved. It is expected to be replaced by a skilled five year card on achievement of the appropriate S/NVQ. The card is available to everyone with on the job experience (normally at least one year in the last three), but who missed the industry accreditation opportunity.
Other Craft & Operative cards
Assessed Route - available in some occupations when transferring into CSCS from another scheme e.g. SCORE - you must provide a copy of your existing valid registration card showing the expiry date.
N/SVQ unit card - proof of achievement of the relevant *S/NVQ units.
Construction Site Operative (labourer) card - you must either supply proof of achievement of a level 1 S/NVQ in the allowed occupations OR **your employer must read the industry accreditation competences for this card, before signing the declaration overleaf.
Basic Level card - a copy of your *S/NVQ level 1 certificate.
Trainee card - proof of registration onto an *S/NVQ
Construction Related Occupations (CRO) card - you must know the full occupation title of the card you are applying for, or the occupation code. **Your employer must read the industry accreditation competences for this card, before signing the box overleaf.
Renewals - no other proof is required
General Notes
*If your S/NVQ registration or certificate was issued by the Awarding Body for Construction (ConstructionSkills /City & Guilds) you do not need to attach a photocopy of your certificate. **The industry accreditation competences can be found at WWW.CSCS.UK.COM.
Section E - Check list for returning application forms
IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO RING 0844 576 8777 TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET A FASTER SERVICE. Quick Check List
Before returning your application please ensure that you have:
Completed Section A with your details, attached a photograph and signed and dated the form.
Indicated your occupation and which card type you require in Section B.
Ensure your employer has completed Section C.
Included any extra information required to complete your application.
Payment - either
•Enclosed payment of £30.00 by cheque or postal order - cheques should be made payable to ConstructionSkills or
•If you have
Send form to CSCS PO Box 114, Bircham Newton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6XD