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CSCS LABOURER CARD FAQ'S
Why do you need a CSCS Card?
CSCS cards allow you to work on UK construction sites. CSCS cards ensure people are appropriately qualified and aware of health & safety standers in the construction industry. This is a requirement in the construction industry, even to do SIA Security work you need to obtain a CSCS Labourer Card.
What qualifications do I need to get a CSCS Labourer card?
There is a two-stage process to obtain a CSCS Labourer card, stage one is to complete a Health & Safety for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course or equivalent once completed you will need to book in for a CSCS CITB Health, Safety & Environment touch screen test, after you have passed this test, you will be able to apply for a CSCS Labourer Card.
How much does it cost to get a CSCS Labourer card?
Obtaining a CSCS Labourer Card to work in the UK industry is a two-stage process:
Stage One:
Health & Safety for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course is £119.99
Stage Two:
CSCS CITB Health, Safety & Environment Touch screen test is £22.50
CSCS Labourer Card Fee: £36
Total Cost: (If completed with DS Education) £178.49*
What course do I need to do to get a CSCS Labourer card?
Before you can obtain a CSCS green card you must complete a HS&E for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course this is a one-day course typically starts at 9am till 5pm including a hour break based in our training centre in Birmingham. At DS Education we offer this course for only £119.99.
What course do I need to do to get a CSCS Labourer card?
Before you can obtain a CSCS green card you must complete a HS&E for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course this is a one-day course typically starts at 9am till 5pm including a hour break based in our training centre in Birmingham. At DS Education we offer this course for only £119.99.
How long is the CSCS course?
Health & Safety for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course is one day course typically starts at 9am till 5pm including a hour break.
What happens if I fail my HS&E in The Construction Industry Level 1 test?
How many marks do you need to HS&E in The Construction Industry Level 1 test ?
To pass the HS&E in The Construction Industry Level 1 test you need 90% that is 25 out of 30 questions correct.
How to book your CITB HS&E test?
You can book the CITB HS&E test via phone or online; To book online you need to visit:
https://wsr.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/signin/SignInPage/CITB
To book by phone, you can call 0344 994 4488. Lines are open from 8am to 8pm (Monday to Friday), and from 8am to 12pm (Saturday). The line is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The Welsh booking line is: 0344 994 4490
How many marks do you need to pass the CSCS CITB Test?
To pass the CITB test you need 90% that is 45 out of 50 questions correct. Remember we offer 6 Hour CITB revision class at £79.99 for anyone that needs that extra support to pass the CSCS CITB Health, Safety & Environment touch screen test.
How to get the CSCS Card after passing CITB Test?
If you wish to apply for CSCS cards, we recommend using the online Construction Skills Certification Scheme service. It’s quick, easy and available whenever you need it. They have a step-by-step video on how to apply for a CSCS card online and on their YouTube channel as well as a in detail guide for help with online applications, which you can find here: https://www.cscs.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Online_flowchart_v7.pdf
What happens if I fail my CSCS CITB test?
If you are not successful first time around, not to worry; you can book another test 24 hours after you have had your result. You cannot sit another test within 48 hours of your first test time. To rebook the CITB Health, Safety & Environment touch screen Test will cost £22.50.
*Remember we offer 6 Hour CITB revision class at £79.99 for anyone that needs that extra support to pass the CSCS CITB Health, Safety & Environment touch screen test – just give us a call or drop us a message and we can provide you with further information with dates.
How do you renew your CSCS Card?
To apply for CSCS cards, we advise using the online Construction Skills Certification Scheme service. They have a step-by-step video on how to apply for a CSCS card online & on their YouTube channel as well as a in detail guide for help with online applications, which you can find clicking on the following link: https://www.cscs.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Online_flowchart_v7.pdf
*Remember the cost to renew your green, gold, blue or black CSCS card would total £55.50 (£36 for the card fee & £19.50 for the CITB Health Safety and Environment test).
When do you have to renew your CSCS Labourer Card?
CSCS Labourer cards are valid for 5 years. To renew your CSCS Labourer card you need to prove you have the appropriate training and qualifications required to carry out your job (such as Health & Safety for The Construction Industry Level 1). You also need to pass the CITB Health Safety and Environment test.
*Please remember CSCS cards can only be renewed 6 months prior to, and up to 6 months after, the expiry date printed on the card. After 5 years you must renew your CSCS Card.
Can I get CSCS card without doing a test?
To obtain a CSCS Card you need to have passed a CSCS test (a Health and Safety Environment touch screen test) and you need to have a National Vocational Qualification such as HS&E in The Construction Industry Level 1 Course (provided by DS Education) to your name that's relevant to your trade.
Is there any refresher / top up course when renewing the CSCS Labourer card?
When renewing your CSCS Green Card you are not required to do another course however at DS Education we offer a 6 Hour CITB revision class at £79.99 for anyone that needs that extra support to pass the CSCS CITB Health, Safety & Environment touch screen test – just give us a call or drop us a message and we can provide you with further information with dates.
What card do you need to work on a HS2 site?
To work on a HS2 Site you must have a minimum of CSCS Labourer Green Card.
Can you work on a HS2 Site with a JQA White Card?
Unfortunately you need a minimum of a CSCS Labourer Green Card to work on any HS2 Site.
Why do you need a CSCS Labourer Card?
CSCS cards allow you to work on UK construction sites. CSCS cards ensure people are appropriately qualified and aware of health & safety standers in the construction industry. This is a requirement in the construction industry, even to do SIA Security work you need to obtain a CSCS Labourer Card.
What qualifications do I need to get a CSCS Labourer card?
There is a two-stage process to obtain a CSCS Labourer card, stage one is to complete a Health & Safety for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course or equivalent once completed you will need to book in for a CSCS CITB Health, Safety & Environment touch screen test, after you have passed this test, you will be able to apply for a CSCS Labourer Card.
How much does it cost to get a CSCS Labourer card?
Obtaining a CSCS Labourer Card to work in the UK industry is a two-stage process:
Stage One:
Health & Safety for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course is £119.99
Stage Two:
CSCS CITB Health, Safety & Environment Touch screen test is £22.50
CSCS Labourer Card Fee: £36
Total Cost: (If completed with DS Education) £178.49*
What course do I need to do to get a CSCS Labourer card?
Before you can obtain a CSCS green card you must complete a HS&E for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course this is a one-day course typically starts at 9am till 5pm including a hour break based in our training centre in Birmingham. At DS Education we offer this course for only £119.99.
What course do I need to do to get a CSCS Labourer card?
Before you can obtain a CSCS green card you must complete a HS&E for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course this is a one-day course typically starts at 9am till 5pm including a hour break based in our training centre in Birmingham. At DS Education we offer this course for only £119.99.
How long is the CSCS course?
Health & Safety for The Construction Industry Level 1 Course is one day course typically starts at 9am till 5pm including a hour break.
What happens if I fail my HS&E in The Construction Industry Level 1 test?
How many marks do you need to HS&E in The Construction Industry Level 1 test ?
To pass the HS&E in The Construction Industry Level 1 test you need 90% that is 25 out of 30 questions correct.
How to book your CITB HS&E test?
You can book the CITB HS&E test via phone or online; To book online you need to visit:
https://wsr.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/signin/SignInPage/CITB
To book by phone, you can call 0344 994 4488. Lines are open from 8am to 8pm (Monday to Friday), and from 8am to 12pm (Saturday). The line is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The Welsh booking line is: 0344 994 4490
How many marks do you need to pass the CSCS CITB Test?
To pass the CITB test you need 90% that is 45 out of 50 questions correct. Remember we offer 6 Hour CITB revision class at £79.99 for anyone that needs that extra support to pass the CSCS CITB Health, Safety & Environment touch screen test.
How many marks do you need to pass the CSCS CITB Test?
To pass the CITB test you need 90% that is 45 out of 50 questions correct. Remember we offer 6 Hour CITB revision class at £79.99 for anyone that needs that extra support to pass the CSCS CITB Health, Safety & Environment touch screen test.
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