The Apprentice card is designed for individuals officially enrolled in a recognised construction apprenticeship program, and it is provided free of charge.
This card has a validity period of four years and six months, and it cannot be extended. Cardholders are expected to successfully complete their apprenticeship before the card’s expiration and proceed to apply for a skilled CSCS card.
To apply for this card, you must furnish evidence of your apprenticeship registration and proof of passing a CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test or an approved alternative.
*Broken down as £22.50 test fee. £20 admin fee
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Not sure when your card expires? You can either download the CSCS Smart Check app on App Store or Google Play to check any construction industry card displaying the CSCS logo, or you can use the online card checker.
To apply for this card you will be required to submit evidence that you are registered for an apprenticeship
All applicants must pass the CITB health, safety and environment test (HSE) for operatives or any other test relevant to your role. You can select this option when booking online or let the team know if you’re booking over the phone.
The quickest and most convenient way to apply for your Red Apprentice CSCS card is via the CSCS online application service.
An Internet Test Centre (ITC) is a centre approved by CITB to provide testing facilities for tests such as the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test and Managers and Professionals (MaPs) test as well as many more.
Completing the HSE tests is a step towards your CSCS card, you will also need your individual course or qualifications depending on which card you want, for example the Green Labourers CSCS card you will have to have completed a Level 1 H&S or CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course and a CITB HS&E Operatives Test to apply for your Green Labourers CSCS card.
View the different coloured cards to view which qualifications and CITB Tests you require or head over to the CSCS Card Finder for a more detailed search.
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