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Gold cards cover advanced craft workers and site supervisors. Find out which one fits you and what you need to apply.
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There are two gold CSCS cards. The Advanced Craft card is for experienced trades who hold a Level 3 qualification in their craft. The Supervisory card is for people who run work on site and hold a Level 3 or 4 qualification in supervision.
Both cards last five years and both need a recent CITB Health, Safety and Environment test pass. The difference is the qualification behind them and the job you do.
Pick the card that matches your role, not just your experience.
| Advanced Craft | Supervisory | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Skilled trades working at an advanced level | Supervisors, foremen and team leaders |
| Qualification | NVQ or SVQ Level 3 in your craft, or an indentured apprenticeship | NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or 4 in a supervisory occupation |
| Typical next step | Supervision NVQ | Site management NVQ for a black card |
Short supervision courses are not enough on their own An SSSTS certificate is useful safety training, but CSCS asks for a recognised supervisory qualification for the gold Supervisory card. See which NVQ you need for site management.
Many main contractors ask supervisors to hold a gold card before they can run a gang on site. It also sets you up for the next step. Once you move into managing projects, a Level 6 site management NVQ leads to the black card. Read how to become a site supervisor for the wider route.
Everything you need for a gold card, booked through Coteca.
Tell us what you do on site and what paperwork you hold. We will point you to the right card, book your test and handle the application.
Book your CSCS cardCall 0208 099 4324Advanced Craft is for skilled trades with a Level 3 craft qualification. Supervisory is for people who supervise work and hold a Level 3 or 4 supervisory qualification.
Not on their own. They are short safety courses. CSCS asks for a recognised Level 3 or 4 supervisory NVQ or SVQ.
Five years, as long as you keep a recent HS&E test pass for renewal.
The card application is £66 (£55 + VAT), including the £36 CSCS fee. The HS&E test is £47.
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