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CSCS Card Renewal – What you need to know and do

CSCS Card Renewal Process

Whats your CSCS card renewal situation?





Expiring within 6 months

If your CSCS card is about to expire WITHIN 6 months then its basically the same process as when you acquired you initial CSCS card. You must pass the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test.

Requirements for Renewal

PASS: CITB health, safety and environment test.

How much how CSCS card renewal cost?

CARD COST: The cost of the CSCS card renewal is £30, this does not include the cost to take the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test.
CITB TEST: The CITB Health Safety and Environment Test test costs £19.50.

The Process for Renewal

You must call CSCS Contact Centre on 0344 994 4777 and have a valid credit/debit card inorder to pay the £30 and have the required information:

  1. Details for you current employment, this will include the company name, address and any other contact information for that company.
  2. A standard password photo will be needed so they can add this to your new card; some may ask that the photo is signed on the back.

Your card will usually be dispatched on the next working day.





Expired Less Than 6 months

If your CSCS card has expired in LESS THAN 6 months then its basically the same process as when you acquired you initial CSCS card. You must pass the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test.

Requirements for Renewal

PASS: CITB health, safety and environment test.

How much how CSCS card renewal cost?

CARD COST: The cost of the CSCS card renewal is £36, this does not include the cost to take the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test.
CITB TEST: The CITB Health Safety and Environment Test test costs £21.

The Process for Renewal

You must call CSCS Contact Centre on 0344 994 4777 and have a valid credit/debit card inorder to pay the £36 and have the required information:

  1. Details for you current employment, this will include the company name, address and any other contact information for that company.
  2. A standard password photo will be needed so they can add this to your new card; some may ask that the photo is signed on the back.

Your card will usually be dispatched on the next working day.




How long does CSCS card last?

The validity of your CSCS card and whether you are able to renew it really depends on your skill set.

  • Trainee (Craft and Operative) – 3 Years
  • Experience Worker – 1 Year
  • Experienced Technician, Supervisor or Manager – 3 Years
  • Trainee (Technical, Supervisory or Management) – 3 Years
  • Skilled Worker – 5 Years
  • Manager – 5 Years
  • Site Visitor – 5 Years
  • Advanced Craft/Supervisory – 5 Years
  • Professionally Qualified Person – 5 Years
  • Construction Related Occupation – 5 Years
  • Academically Qualified Person – 5 Years
  • Construction Site Operative – 5 Years

How do I get a replacement CSCS card?

Lost, stolen and replacement cards

If your CSCS card has been lost, stolen or needs to be replaced call 0344 994 4777.

PROCESS: Ensure you have a credit/debit card with you to pay the fee of £36 and your CSCS Registration number.

The card will usually be dispatched the next working day.

FAQ for CSCS card renewal

  1. Is it a simple process to renew my card?

    Anser: Yes, once you have passed the appropriate CITB Health, Safety and Environment test, please call the CSCS Contact Centre on 0344 994 4777.

  2. How can I check the expiry date on my card?

    Answer: All CSCS Cards contain a chip which makes them Smart cards. You can download an app and scan your card to find out when your card expired.

    To download the Go Smart app go to their website, or for Android Google Play or for iPhone App Store.

  3. I have heard that some CSCS cards cannot be renewed. Why is this?

    Answer: The below cards can not be renewed:

    1. Apprentice
    2. Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager
    3. Experienced Worker
    4. Trainee Card
    5. Provisional

    For a full list of CSCS cards visit our CSCS cards explained page.

  4. It’s a long time since I took the CSCS Test. What are the pass criteria?

    Answer: You will probably have to retake the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test in order to take the CSCS card test.

  5. What does the test consist of now?

    Answer: The CSCS card test is multiple choice via a computer terminal, for a list of booking centres local to you see our CSCS card test page.

  6. What Should You Do When Your CSCS Card Expiry Approaches?

    Answer: You need to follow the above instructions.

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