Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for your green CSCS Labourer card you must be aged 16+ and have a recognised construction health and safety qualification, such as the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification. You must have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test within the past two years. Providing you have passed the Operative CITB Health, Safety and Environment test and have completed a recognised construction health and safety qualification, you are then eligible to apply for the green CSCS labourers card.
To apply for your blue CSCS skilled worker card you must be able to prove competence within your trade or occupational area. This will generally be following successful completion of a Level 2 Construction related NVQ or SVQ. You must have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test within the past two years. Providing you have passed the Operative CITB Health, Safety and Environment test and have completed a recognised construction related Level 2 qualification, you are then eligible to apply for the blue CSCS skilled worker card.
To apply for your gold CSCS supervisors card you must have completed a construction related supervisory Level 3 or 4 NVQ or SVQ. You must have passed the CITB Supervisors Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test within the past two years. Providing you have passed the Supervisors CITB Health, Safety and Environment test and have completed a recognised construction related Level 3 or 4 qualification, you are then eligible to apply for the gold CSCS supervisors card.
To apply for your black CSCS managers card you must have completed a construction related managerial Level 5, 6 or 7 NVQ or SVQ. You must have passed the CITB managers and professionals Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test within the past two years. Providing you have passed the managers and professionals CITB Health, Safety and Environment test and have completed a recognised construction related Level 5, 6 or 7 qualification, you are then eligible to apply for the black CSCS managers card.
We do not include qualification prices on our website as we have varying deals and offers on our qualifications. Prices may vary depending on the level and type of qualification. We always aim to keep our qualification prices fair and affordable. To find out prices please get in touch.
All our qualifications come with flexible payment plans.
Plan One-Payment in full
Plan Two-50% up front – 50% on completion
Plan Three- 75% monthly payments over the first 3 months and final 25% payment on completion
To discuss alternative payment options please get in touch, we will be happy to help.
You can start immediately if you meet the entry requirements. We will work with you to decide on a suitable date.
No. Our NVQ/SVQ assessments are carried out at your workplace and use existing knowledge and experience.
Yes, we cover the whole of the United Kingdom.
An NVQ stands for a National Vocational Qualification. It is a work-based qualification designed so you can show employers that you are competent and have the skills and knowledge required to carry out your role on site and to the national industry standards.
SVQ stands for Scottish Vocational Qualification. It is a work-based qualification designed so you can show employers that you are competent and have the skills and knowledge required to carry out your role on site and to the national industry standards.
An SVQ is the Scottish equivalent of the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). Both these qualifications are vocational, competence-based qualifications that use practical learning to develop your skills to do the job.
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork Installation at SCQF level 5 is the equivalent for a NVQ Level 2 in Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork Installation.
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork Planning and Installation at SCQF level 6 is the equivalent for a NVQ Level 3 in Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork Planning and Installation.
The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Occupational Health and Safety Practice at SCQF level 9 is the equivalent for a NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
No. Unlike traditional courses that often expire after 3-5 years, NVQ’s/SVQ’s do not expire and do not require a requalification.
This depends on the qualification you are doing. This can be planned to meet your needs. Don’t worry if it takes you longer. Everyone works at a different pace. To find out the average completion time for a specific qualification please read the Course Outline.
No. There are no exams.