If you are still working in a construction-related occupation and need to obtain a CSCS card once your current one expires under Grandfather Rights, these are the possible routes to obtaining the correct card for you:

1. Have achieved or be registered for a construction related National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) or a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) and have proof of having passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.  You will be able to obtain a skilled CSCS card with this.
2. Have achieved or be registered on a construction related Apprenticeship and you will need to provide evidence of registration and have proof of having passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.  You will be able to obtain a skilled CSCS card with this.
3. Possess a construction related academic qualification such as a Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or a degree.  You may also need to have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.  You will be able to obtain a CSCS Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card with this.
4. Possess other construction related qualifications which you are unsure will be accepted.  In this case, contact CSCS directly.
5. Possess a valid membership of a professional body as listed on CSCS’ list of approved professional bodies.  These memberships are recognised as being equivalent to a qualification.   You will be required to provide sufficient evidence that you are a member of the body.  You must also provide proof of having passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.   You will be able to obtain a CSCS Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) card with this. 
6. If you are registered to complete a construction qualification that you have not yet achieved.  One of two temporary cards you can apply for is the Experienced Worker card (valid for 1 year only).  You must be registered on a Level 2 NVQ or higher to apply for this card.
   The other temporary card you can apply for is the Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager card (valid for 3 years).   You must be registered on an NVQ Level 3 or higher to apply for this card.
   Temporary cards are non-renewable, and you must complete your qualification and plan your route to obtaining the next level of CSCS card.   You must also provide proof of having passed CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.  You will be able to obtain an Experienced Worker card or an Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager card with this. 
7. If you do not hold any construction related qualifications but you work in a trade, you must register for the appropriate construction related qualification.  If you fail to do so, you will not be able to obtain another CSCS card.  If you currently hold an Industry Accredited card and register for a qualification but the qualification will not be completed by the time your card expires, you can apply for the Experienced Worker card. 

If you work in a technical, supervisory or managerial role, you must register for the appropriate construction related qualification.  If you fail to do so, you will not be able to obtain another CSCS card.  If you currently hold an Industry Accredited card and register for a qualification but the qualification will not be completed by the time your card expires, you can apply for the Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager card. 

Find out more about our NVQs and which cards they lead to.