CSCS Red Card – Apprentice

Guide to how to get your Red Apprentice card, including requirements, costs and test centres.

Valid for: 4 years and 6 months – cannot be renewed

Cost: £36 for CITB Health, safety and environment £22.50 test cost

Qualifications Required: Passed the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety and Environment Test

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What is the Red Apprentice Card

The Red Apprentice card is for operatives who are on their first steps towards a career in the construction industry. They must have registered on an apprenticeship scheme.

Holding this card show employers that you have the relevant health & safety awareness required to gain hands-on site experience.

CSCS RED Card Requirements

Step 1 – All applicants apply for the Red card need to be on an accredited apprenticeship scheme.

Step 2 – You have to confirm you are on a apprentice scheme by the following ways:

• Your Apprenticeship Agreement.
• Provide a letter from your apprenticeship training provider saying you are registered with them and which qualifications.
• Provide a letter from the Managing Agency of your apprenticeship agreeing that you are registered on a scheme.

You do need to have pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test

You may be exempt from passing this if you have any of the below:

• An email or letter from your apprenticeship managing agency stating hat they are a managing agency and confirming that you have met the their health and safety requirements.
• Provide certificate for a one day Health and Safety Awareness course.
• A Health and Safety unit included in your induction or initial qualification.

How to get a Red CSCS Card

1. Call directly 0344 99 44 777 – You will have to email your qualifications to cscs@citb.co.uk BEFORE you call
2. MAY 2019 – CSCS no longer provides a postal application service. To apply then call CSCS direct on 0344 994 4777
3. You can use a company to manage your application, use our select form below to find a test centre near you

ACTION – CSCS Red Card test – Centres near you

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CSCS Red Card Cost

Cards cost £36 and the separate CITB Health, safety and environment test costs £21. Total cost £57.
*PLEASE NOTE – Some companies card a administration fee to manage your test and course.

Career Path

Once you have completed your apprenticeship you are eligible to apply for a Blue Skilled Worker or Gold Advanced Craft card.

CSCS Red Apprentice Card FAQS

How long does it take for the Red Card to arrive?
It takes up to 5 working days for your card to arrive once you have call CSCS and provided them your course certificate.

How long is the Red Card Valid for?

Valid for 5 Years

How do I renew my Red CSCS Card?

Once the 5 years had passed you need to apply for the card again and retake the test. More information can be found on our CSCS card renewal info.