The Academically Qualified Person card is valid for five years and is for individuals who have completed a qualifying construction related qualification at one of the following levels:

• Degree
• Higher National Diploma (HND)
• Higher National Certificate (HNC)
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Certificate
• Some NEBOSH diplomas and certificates.

For this card, you should practice the Managers and Professionals Test. 

The Apprentice card is for individuals who are on a construction related recognised apprenticeship.

This card is issued at no cost and is valid for four years and six months. When it expires, cardholders should have finished their apprenticeship and so apply for a Skilled Worker card.

Different courses and tests are acceptable to acquire the card.

For this card, you should practice the Operatives Test.

The Blue Skilled Worker card is valid for five years and is for individuals who have completed a qualifying construction related qualification:

• NVQ/SVQ level 2
• SVQ at SCQF level 5
  
• An employer sponsored apprenticeship
• A City and Guilds Craft Certificate (CGLI)
• An approved apprenticeship to the CSCS Standard
  

For this card, you should select the practice test that is appropriate to your desired occupation. This could be either the Operatives Test or the Specialists Test.

This card is for Supervisors, Managers and Technical Workers with at least one year of prior site experience and are registered to complete a qualifying construction related Technical, Supervisory or Management (TSM) qualification:

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3
• SVQ at SCQF level 6 or higher.
  

This card is valid for three years and cannot be renewed. When it expires, cardholders should have finished their course and so apply for an appropriate skill related CSCS card. 

For this card, you should select the practice test that is appropriate to your occupation. This could be either the Operatives Test or the Specialists Test.

The Experienced Worker card is for workers with at least one year of prior site experience and are registered to complete a qualifying construction related qualification:

• NVQ/SVQ level 2
• SVQ at SCQF level 5 or higher.

This card is valid for one year and cannot be renewed. When it expires, cardholders should have completed their qualification and so apply for an appropriate skill related CSCS card.

For this card, you should practice the Operatives Test.

The Gold Skilled Worker card is valid for five years and is for workers who have completed a qualifying construction related qualification:

• NVQ/SVQ level 3
  
• SVQ at SCQF level 6
  
• An employer sponsored apprenticeship that included the award of a City and Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate
  
• An apprenticeship to a CSCS approved standard
  

For this card, you should select the practice test that is appropriate to your desired occupation. This could be either the Operatives Test or the Specialists Test.

The Industry Placement card is for workers undergoing a qualifying construction related qualification which requires a work placement lasting a minimum of 30 days. Examples of such qualifications may include:

• T-Levels
• Trainee Skills Development Programmes
  

Other training programmes may be accepted and evidence should be submitted as part of the application process if a worker wishes to apply for this card.

This card is valid for three years and cannot be renewed. When it expires, cardholders should have completed their qualification and so apply for an appropriate skill related CSCS card.

For this card, you should practice the Operatives Test.

The Labourer card is for workers who are not in a skilled occupation and should possess a minimum of of one of the following qualifications:

• Level 1 (Scotland Level 4) Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
• Scottish Level 5 REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate
• NOCN/CSkills Awards Construction Health and Safety (F/618/0738) unit

An alternative qualification may be accepted so check on the CSCS website for the current list of acceptable alternatives to the Level 1 qualification.

This card is valid for five years and cannot be renewed. When it expires, cardholders should apply for a new Labourer card.

For this card, you should practice the Operatives Test.

The Manager card is valid for five years and is for managers who possess one of the following qualifying construction management or technical related qualification:

• NVQ Level 4, 5, 6 or 7
• SVQ Level 4, 5, 6, or 7
• SVQ at SCQF Level 10 or 11
  

For this card, you should practice the Managers and Professionals Test. 

The Professionally Qualified Person card is valid for five years and is for workers who are members of a CSCS approved professional body.

The full list of qualifying bodies is available on the CSCS website.

For this card, you should practice the Managers and Professionals Test. 

The Provisional card is for individuals who are working a probationary period whilst an employer assesses their suitability.

This card is only valid for six months and cannot be renewed.

When it expires, cardholders should have either completed or registered for a construction related qualification and so apply for an appropriate CSCS card for their job.

For this card, you should practice the Operatives Test.

The Supervisory card is valid for five years and is for workers in supervisor and technical occupations who possess a qualifying supervisory or technical related qualification:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4
  
• SVQ Level 3 or 4
  

For this card, you should practice the Specialists Test.

The Trainee card is for workers who are registered to complete a qualifying construction related qualification.

The full list of qualifying qualifications is available on the CSCS website.

This card is valid for five years and cannot be renewed. When it expires, cardholders should have completed their qualification and so apply for an appropriate skill related CSCS card.

For this card, you should probably practice the Operatives Test.