12.0 SKILLED CARD – NVQ OR SVQ UNIT ROUTE

12.1 This route is for occupations where a full NVQ or SVQ does not exist, but trade specific units do.

12.2 This route is for achievers of the trade specific NVQ or SVQ units who have met current CSCS health and safety requirements.

12.3 A blue unit card is issued.

12.4 This card is valid for five years. The card is renewable upon application, providing CSCS health and safety requirements are met.

13.0 TRAINEE CARD

13.1 This card is for new entrants to craft and operative occupations. It acts as an identification card during on-site training periods and shows that the holder has registered for the relevant NVQ or SVQ but has not yet achieved it.

N.B. CSCS will also accept the relevant equivalent QCF (Qualification and Credit Framework) qualification, providing it has NVQ in its title.

13.2 Trainees must have attended a health and safety course (see www.cscs.uk.com/healthandsafety for a copy of the syllabus) or passed the ConstructionSkills Health and Safety Test.

13.3 A red trainee card is issued. 13.4 This card is valid for three years and is non-renewable.

13.5 The card is issued while a trainee is working towards an NVQ or SVQ, and it is expected to be replaced by a skilled card.

14.0 CONSTRUCTION SITE OPERATIVE CARD

14.1 This card is for those employed in general site work. It shows that the holder can carry out basic site skills and acts as proof of identification and has met current CSCS health and safety requirements.

14.2 The card is issued upon recommendation from the present or previous employer. 14.3 Achievers of an NVQ or SVQ Level 1 may apply for this basic level card. 14.4 A green Construction Site Operative card is issued. 14.5 This card is valid for five years.

14.6 The card is renewable upon application, providing CSCS health and safety requirements are met.

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