CSCS Card types are accessible to view through the official site of Construction Skills Certification Schemes. Professionals and candidates can use the CSCS card finder tool to find a suitable card according to the occupation and qualification. The CSCS card is a recognition for the training and work skills possessed by a candidate. An individual possessing a CSCS Card can build confidence with his or her client while working on a project. Owning a CSCS card is not a compulsory requirement while working in the construction industry. However, if a candidate does possess a card, then he or she can find many opportunities to build a career in the industry. There are different types and colours of cards which are recognised in the construction sector. The CSCS issue labourer, apprentice, experienced technical/supervisor, experienced worker, trainee card, skilled worker, supervisory, manager and academically qualified cards. These cards can be obtained by gaining qualifications.
Example of obtaining cards through qualifications
- The CIOB Qualifications- the Chartered Institute of Builder professional qualifications provide an opportunity for the candidate to apply for a CSCS card. The regulated UK CIOB qualification, the CIOB Level 4 Certificate and Diploma in Site Management helps a candidate to obtain a managerial card from the CSCS. The 2-year course providing a certificate in year 1 offers the candidate to be eligible to apply for a CSCS white Card, and the diploma offers the candidate to obtain a CSCS Black Card.
- NVQ Qualification- An NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Site Management will not only provide the candidate with an opportunity to apply for the CSCS Black Card. But also help a candidate to progress to become an MCIOB or an Assoc RICS of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Candidates can obtain these opportunities through enrolling to a suitable qualification. The CIOB course and NVQ qualification are available through online courses provided by the College of Contract Management.
Benefits of obtaining a CSCS managers card
- The CSCS card is proof that the candidate possesses the occupational training and qualification to work as a professional in the industry. Owning a CSCS managers card will build trust, confidence and professionalism with clients.
- Candidates who work with a CSCS card will have many opportunities to work with highly rated projects in the industry.
- A black CSCS card is a professional recognition in the industry which will help a candidate find jobs with professional construction firms in the sector.