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For tradespeople working at Level 3. Requirements, renewal and how it differs from the Gold Supervisor card.
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The Gold Advanced Craft Card is for tradespeople who work at the top level of their craft. You may still hear it called the Gold Skilled Worker card on site.
It proves you hold an NVQ Level 3 or an approved apprenticeship in your trade, and that you have passed the CITB test.
Both cards are gold, but they cover different work. Choose by what you do day to day.
| Gold Advanced Craft | Gold Supervisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Skilled trade on the tools | Running a team or section |
| Qualification | NVQ Level 3 in your trade | Supervisory NVQ Level 3 or 4 |
| Validity | 5 years | 5 years |
If your qualification is at Level 2 rather than Level 3, the Blue Skilled Worker card is the one to apply for.
Your NVQ Level 3 does not expire, so renewal only needs a CITB test pass from the 2 years before you renew. You can apply from 6 months before the expiry date up to 6 months after it.
If you now run a gang or a section of the job, look at the Gold Supervisor card before you renew.
Gold Advanced Craft applicants sit the same Operatives test as blue card holders, or a specialist test for their trade. It has 50 questions in 45 minutes with a 90% pass mark.
Check your knowledge with the free Operatives mock test and book your CITB test when you are ready.
Apply for gold with your new certificate. You do not need to wait for the blue card to expire.
An approved apprenticeship such as NJCBI or BATJIC can still count, along with a recent test pass.
If supervision is now your main role, the Gold Supervisor card may fit better.
Next steps for the gold card.
Already have your Level 3? Send us your certificate and ID and we will handle the application from there.
Book your gold cardCall 0208 099 4324Yes. Advanced Craft is the current name; many people still say Gold Skilled Worker.
5 years, and you can renew it each time with a recent CITB test pass.
It shows trade skill at Level 3. For a supervisory role, the Gold Supervisor card with a supervisory NVQ is the better fit.
Coteca books it for £66 (£55 + VAT), which includes the £36 CSCS fee.
No. If you already hold an NVQ Level 3 or an approved apprenticeship, you can apply for gold directly.
No. Advanced Craft is for skilled trades at Level 3. Supervisor is for people who run a team and hold a supervisory NVQ.
Yes. It lasts 5 years and renews with a fresh CITB test pass from the last 2 years.
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