Gold CSCS card requirements, and how to meet them
What CSCS asks for
- A construction related supervisory or technical NVQ at Level 3 or 4.
- A pass in the CITB Specialist Supervisory Health, Safety and Environment test.
CSCS says the card lasts five years. These are CSCS's rules, and they can change: read the CSCS Supervisor card page.
Your route with us, step by step
- Phone us. We check your role and which NVQ fits it.
- Enrol and pay: half when you register and half when your certificate is ready, or in full at the start.
- Your assessor visits your site and guides your portfolio.
- Book and pass the CITB Specialist Supervisory test.
- Apply to CSCS for your card with your certificate.
NVQs that usually support a gold card
| Course | Level | Card it usually supports | Typical assessment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Wall and Floor Tiling | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Demolition (Construction) | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Interior Systems | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £1,000 + VAT (£1,200 inc VAT) |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Roofing Occupations | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Steelfixing Occupations | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Trowel Occupations | Level 3 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–8 weeks | £850 + VAT (£1,020 inc VAT) |
| Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision | Level 4 | gold (supervisor) CSCS card | 4–10 weeks | £1,150 + VAT (£1,380 inc VAT) |
SSSTS does not get you a card on its own, but many supervisors take it as well. See our SSSTS online.