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CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card

CSCS Blue Skilled Worker

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What is the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card?

The Blue Skilled Worker Card or CSCS Blue Card is a skill card gained after a candidate has completed an appropriate NVQ or apprenticeship at level 2 or above.

How do I get a Blue Skilled Worker Card?

In order to apply for this card, candidates must have an in date CITB Health, Safety & Environment test, and appropriate level 2 qualification of an NVQ/SVQ or Apprenticeship, such as:
A level 2 construction related NVQ/SVQ
An Employer Sponsored Apprenticeship
City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate
CSCS approved Trailblazer

What qualifications do I need for a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card?

You need an in date CITB Health, Safety & Environment test within 2 years, and one of the following:
A level 2 construction related NVQ/SVQ
An Employer Sponsored Apprenticeship
City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate
CSCS approved Trailblazer

Can I get this card without an NVQ?

Yes, you can get a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card if you have completed an appropriate construction apprenticeship, however if you do not have this then you can also use a level 2 NVQ.

How long does this card last?

The CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card lasts 5 years, it can be renewed for £36 if the candidate has an in date relevant health and safety Operative test.
Use the CITB Card checker to identify exactly what Health, Safety & Environmental Test you need to do

Supporting Courses & Training

Supporting courses, training and qualifications for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
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Associated Industrial Services – Damage Repair – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Associated Industrial Services
OCCUPATION
Associated Industrial Services
The Level 2 NVQ in Associated Industrial Services is for those want to show their competence in several areas, candidates can choose one of 4 pathways including, Water Jetting, Façade preservation, Damage Repair & Resurfacing and Installing Protective Components
ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIAL SERVICES DAMAGE REPAIR NVQ
Bricklaying – Trowel Occupations – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
​Bricklayer
The Level 2 NVQ in Trowel Occupations ( Bricklaying ) is for those undertaking works such as setting out and forming masonry structures using Brick / Block and local materials.
TROWEL OCCUPATIONS BRICKLAYING NVQ

Carpentry and Joinery – Level 2 NVQ

QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Carpentry & Joinery
The Level 2 NVQ in Wood Occupations is for those working within Carpentry and Joinery in various areas such as Site Carpentry, Heritage and Timber frames ( decks and cladding ) and want to prove their competence.
CARPENTRY & JOINERY WOOD OCCUPATIONS NVQ
Cladding and Roofing – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Specialist Cladding & Rainscreen Operative, Roof Sheeter & Cladder
The Level 2 NVQ Cladding Occupations is for those working with roofing and Cladding and want to prove their competence, this NVQ covers the Roof sheeting & cladding and Specialised Cladding & Rainscreen Systems Pathways.
ROOFING & CLADDING OCCUPATIONS NVQ
Decorative Finishing & Industrial – Painting and Decorating – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Industrial Painter & Decorator
The Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting and Decorating NVQ is for those working within painting & decorating and want to prove their competence, this NVQ has 3 pathways covering painter, Industrial painter and Heritage painter.
DECORATIVE FINISHING & INDUSTRIAL PAINTING NVQ
Directional Drilling Operations – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Directional Drilling Operations
OCCUPATION
Driller, Fluid Operative, Drilling Rig Erector, Guidance Operative
The Directional Drilling Operations NVQ is for those working within the operations of either Driller, Fluid Operative, Drilling Rig Erector, Guidance Operative and want to prove their competence.
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING OPERATIONS NVQ
External Render – Manual and Machine Applied – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma External Render – Manual and Machine Applied
OCCUPATION
External Render – Manual and Machine Applied
Ideal for experienced renderers that wish to expand their knowledge on how to apply external render manually and with machines.
EXTERNAL RENDER NVQ
Fitted Interiors – Furniture Installer, Kitchen Fitter, Bathroom Fitter – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Fitted Interiors (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Furniture Installer, Kitchen / Bathroom Fitter
The Fitted interiors NVQ is for those that work with fitting furniture Installer, Kitchen Fitter, Bathroom Fitter and want to prove their competence.
FITTED INTERIORS NVQ
Floorcovering Occupations – Carpets, Floor tiles, Laminates, Timber flooring – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
L2 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations
OCCUPATION
Floorcovering Occupations
The Floorcovering occupations NVQ is for those that install various types of floor coverings ( Carpets, Floor tiles, Laminates, Timber Flooring ) and want to prove their competence, this NVQ has 3 optional unit relating to Textile, resilient and timber based floorcoverings.
FLOORCOVERING OCCUPATIONS NVQ
Formwork – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Formwork
The Formwork NVQ is specifically for those working in this industry and want to prove their competence in Installation, Fabrication, Erection, Striking and maintaining of timber and proprietary Formwork.
FORMWORK NVQ
Groundwork Highways – Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Highways Maintenance – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services – Highways Maintenance (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Roadworks - Groundworks Highways
Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Highways Maintenance NVQ is for Groundwork on Highways, and is aimed at people who are working in this industry and want to prove their competence. This covers drainage, aspects of concreting, kerbs, paving (modular or flexible), excavation / reinstatement.
ROADWORKS - GROUNDWORKS HIGHWAYS MAINTENANCE NVQ
Groundworks – Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Construction Operations – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Groundworks
The Construction operations and Civil engineering NVQ is specifically for Groundworks and for those working in this industry and want to prove their competence, this covers drainage, aspects of concreting, kerbs, paving, excavation / reinstatement.
GROUNDWORKS CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS NVQ
Insulation and Building Treatments – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 2 NVQ in Insulation & Building treatments
OCCUPATION
Insulation and draught proofing
The Level 2 NVQ in Insulation & Building treatments is for those who work with different types of insulation and building treatments and want to prove their competence in the following areas Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing- Wall Tie Replacement - Cavity Wall Insulation - Solid Floor Insulation - Under Floor Insulation- Cold Roof Insulation
INSULATION AND BUILDING TREATMENTS NVQ
Interior Systems Certificate – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Interior Systems (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Access Flooring Operative, Ceiling Fixer, Dry Liner : Fixer, Dry Liner : Finisher, Operable Partitioner, Partition Fixer / Demountable Partitioner​
The NVQ in Interior Systems is for those working with interior systems and want to show their competence. There are 4 pathways, these are Ceiling Fixing, Dry Lining Finishing, Dry Lining Boarder, Cavity Barrier Installation.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE NVQ
Interior Systems Diploma – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Interior Systems (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Modular Demountable Partitioning, Operable Partition Systems, Glass Partition/Internal Screen Systems, Dry Lining Fixing, Access Flooring,  Acoustic Floor Installation
The NVQ in Interior Systems is for those working with interior systems and want to show their competence. There are 6 pathways, these are Modular Demountable Partitioning, Operable Partition Systems , Glass Partition/Internal Screen Systems, Dry Lining Fixing, Access Flooring, Acoustic Floor Installation
INTERIOR SYSTEMS DIPLOMA NVQ
Land Drilling – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations - Land Driller
OCCUPATION
Land Drilling
The Land Drilling NVQ is for those that prepare and use land drills and powered equipment to drilling and completing holes to drilling specifications and want to prove their competence. This NVQ has several optional units that candidates can choose from based on their profession.
LAND DRILLING NVQ
Network Construction Operations – Main Layer – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer
OCCUPATION
Network Construction Services
The Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations is a competency based qualification that requires learners to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed by those working as an Operative in a construction team on the water network.
NETWORK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MAIN LAYER NVQ
Network Construction Operations – Service Layer – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 2 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Layer
OCCUPATION
Network Construction Services
The Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations is a competency based qualification that requires learners to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed by those working as an Operative in a construction team on the water network.
NETWORK CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS SERVICE LAYER NVQ
Off-site Manufactured Assemblies – Certificate – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Construction using Off-site Manufactured Assemblies (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Cold Formed Steel Frame Assembly, Precast concrete erection (flooring & cladding)
The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Construction using Off-site Manufactured Assemblies gives candidates 3 pathways to choose, these include the erection of precast concrete and assembly of cold steel frames.
OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED ASSEMBLIES NVQ
Off-site Manufactured Assemblies – Diploma – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction using Off-site Manufactured Assemblies (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Erection and assembly of cold formed steel frame products
OFF-SITE MANUFACTURED ASSEMBLIES DIPLOMA
Passive Fire Protection – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Associated Industrial Services Occupations – Passive Fire Protection (Construction)
OCCUPATION
​Passive Fire Protection
The NVQ in Passive Fire protection is for those contributing in installing, maintenance and repairing of various fire protection systems in the existing and new build properties and want to prove their competence.
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION NVQ
Piling Operations - Diploma - Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Piling Operations - Diploma - Level 2 NVQ
OCCUPATION
Piling Operative or Rig Operator
PILING OPERATIONS NVQ
Plastering – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Coving Installer, Plasterer: Fibrous, Plasterer: Solid, Specialist Rendering Operative​
The NVQ in Plastering is for those working with different types of plastering and want to prove their competence, candidates can choose 4 pathways that include working with Solid and Fibrous Plaster or working as a Heritage Plasterer with Solid and Fibrous materials.
PLASTERING NVQ
Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance -Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance
OCCUPATION
Plant or Machinery Maintenance in construction
Level 2 NVQ Diploma Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the construction and the built environment sector in plant or machinery maintenance.
CONSTRUCTION PLANT OR MACHINERY MAINTENANCE NVQ
Removal of Hazardous Waste – Licensed and Non-Licensed Asbestos – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Removal of Hazardous Waste (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Asbestos Removal Operative
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Removal of Hazardous Waste -Licensed Asbestos and Non-Licensed Asbestos qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means you need to be employed to undertake this qualification. This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a Hazardous Waste Remover within the construction industry.
REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE NVQ
Roadbuilding & Maintenance – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Road Builder
This level 2 NVQ is for those who want to show their competence in several areas, candidates can choose one of 18 pathways from Manual Roadbuilding - Slurry surfacing to Pavement Making
ROADBUILDING & MAINTENANCE NVQ
Roadbuilding Plant – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services - Roadbuilding (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Road Builder
Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Roadbuilding - Road Plant, machinery and equipment NVQs are for those working in this industry and want to prove their competence, this covers all aspects of Plant machinery incorporated within the Roadbuilding sector, refer to the Qualification Structures for list of plant machinery.
ROADBUILDING PLANT NVQ
Roofing Occupations – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Roofer
The Level 2 NVQ in Roofing Occupations is for people working on various roofing systems ( tile, slate, thatch, metal, solar collector ) in the workplace and want to prove their competence, this NVQ has 7 pathways that candidates can choose from based on their profession within the roofing sector.
ROOFING OCCUPATIONS NVQ
Shopfitting – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
L2 NVQ Certificate in Wood Occupations (construction)
OCCUPATION
Wheelwrighting, Shopfitting Site Work, Shopfitting Bench Work
The Level 2 NVQ in Wood Occupations is for those working within Carpentry and Joinery in various areas such as Wheelwrighting, Shopfitting Site Work, Shopfitting Bench Work and want to prove their competence.
WOOD OCCUPATIONS SHOPFITTING NVQ
Specialist Concrete Operations – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete Operations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Specialist Concrete Installer
The Specialist Concrete Operations NVQ is for those who work with concrete using various methods ( Concrete Repairer, Spray Concreter, In Situ Flooring: Concrete, Specialist Operative: Sprayed Concrete, Concrete Repairer, Diamond Driller & Sawer, In Situ Flooring : Cementitious Screeding​) want to prove their competence.
SPECIALIST CONCRETE OPERATIONS NVQ
Specialist Installation Occupations Certificate – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Proqual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Door Systems Engineer: Installation & Repair, Installation, Repair, Blind & Shutter Installer, Brise Soleil / Louvre Installer, Aluminium Louvres, Screens & Acoustic Enclosures Installer, Eaves & Rainwater Installer, Industrial Storage Equipment Installer, Roof line System Installer, Sealant Applicator
The Level 2 Certificate NVQ in Specialist Installation occupations is for those who install and repair types of Internal & External Fittings.
SPECIALIST INSTALLATION OCCUPATIONS CERTIFICATE
Specialist Installation Occupations Diploma – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Specialist Systems Installer
The Level 2 NVQ in Specialist Installation occupations is for those who install and repair various types of Insulated enclosures, door systems, Architectural Metalwork Installer and Internal blinds and Shutters who want to prove their competence.
SPECIALIST INSTALLATION OCCUPATIONS DIPLOMA
Steel Erecting – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Steel Erecting
OCCUPATION
Steel Erecting
The Steel Erecting NVQ is for those that are working with various types of steelwork in steel erecting in the construction and engineering industries and want to prove their competence.
STEEL ERECTING NVQ
Steel Fixing – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Steel Fixing Occupations (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Steel Fixer
The Level 2 NVQ in Steelfixing is for people working within fabrication, installation and production of structural reinforcement in approved methods and want to prove their competence.
STEEL FIXING NVQ
Stonemasonry – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
Proqual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Stonemasonry (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Stone Fixer​
The Level 2 NVQ in Stonemasonry is for those undertaking works such as Banker Masonry, external / internal stone fixings, memorial masonry, stone cutting, stone cladding and heritage masonry and want to prove their competence.
STONEMASONRY DIPLOMA
Waterproof Membrane – Single Ply / Bitumen / Liquid Applied Roofing – Level 2 NVQ
QUALIFICATION TITLE
ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems (Construction)
OCCUPATION
Liquid Waterproofing Operative, Build Up Felt Roofer, Single Ply Roofer
The Level 2 NVQ in Waterproof Membrane Roofing is for those who work with Different Membrane Roofing systems and want to prove their competence. This NVQ has 3 pathways, these are, reinforced bitumen, single ply and liquid applied Membrane Roofing Systems.
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE ROOFING SYSTEMS DIPLOMA
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