Guide to how to get your Green Labourers card, including requirements, costs and test centres.
What is the Green CSCS Labourers Card
The CSCS Green Card for labourers was launched in 2014 allowing operatives to work on construction sites in lower level job positions.
Acquiring the Green Labourers card show employers you have the passed the CITB Health and Safety course and shows you have awareness on site as labourers jobs tends to be more physical work.
CSCS Green Card Requirements
Step 1 – All applicants apply for the Green CSCS card need to have passed the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety and Environment Test.
The test is a 1 day course and you need to pass this in order to take the CSCS test.
Step 2 – Attend a CSCS card test with a course provider. The test is multiple choice and lasts 45 minutes. Find your nearest CSCS test centre.
Green Labourers Card Expiry Time
5 years
How to get a Labourers CSCS Card
- Call directly 0344 99 44 777 – You will have to email your qualifications to cscs@citb.co.uk BEFORE you call
- You can download the CSCS Green Card application form directly from CSCS UK
- You can use a company to manage your application, use our select form below to find a test centre near you
ACTION – CSCS Green Card test – Centres near you
CSCS Green Card Price
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.
Valid for
5 Years
Cost
£36 for CITB Health, safety and environment
£21 test cost
Qualifications Required
Passed the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety and Environment Test
FAQ
How long does it take for the Green 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 a Green card valid for?
Valid for 5 years.
How do I renew my 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.