By - Last updated July 7th, 2019
What is a JIB Card? – How to get the card
You can get your JIB card direct from JIB-PMES website as long as you have the correct qualifications and certificates. Or you can use affiliated services who will charge you an admin fee.
You have to make sure you have passed the CITB HS&E test. One thing all JIB-PMES Cards have in common is the requirement that you take (and pass) one of the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Tests before applying.
You can find what JIB card required qualifications below.
JIB Card – How long does it take to get?
It can take between 14 – 21 days to get your JIB card, depending on all documents submitted with application form.
How long is JIB Card valid for?
Different JIB-PMES Cards are valid for different lengths of time, but in general they are vaild for up to 5 years.
Lost JIB Card – What to do
If your original card was still valid, you will be issued a replacement card without any additional testing or certification.
Renew JIB Card – The JIB Card renewal process
Renewing a JIB card is the same process as applying for one. The HS&E course will have to be taken again and any other course which are required for your JIB card. You can see the JIB card qualification requirements below.
JIB Card Price
| All craft cards – Blue or Gold | £40 |
| Plumbing Related Occupation card | £45 |
| Manager / Supervisor / Visitor card | £40 |
| Green Card | £40 |
| Work Experience | £20 |
| Apprentice / Trainee | £20 |
| Non CSCS JIB-PMES Student registration card | £10 |
JIB Card Renewal Cost
| All cards | £40 |
JIB Card Updates Cost
| All cards | £40 |
Replacement JIB cards lost or stolen
| Replacement cards (lost or stolen) | £40 |
JIB License Card Types
All content below has been taken from the JIB-PMES website in order for the information to be accurate and upto date. JIB-PMES.
Blue JIB Card (Plumber)
| Card | Aimed for | Valid for | Turnaround |
 | Plumber | Valid up to 5 years | 14 – 21 days |
Issued to those who have achieved Level 2 NVQ/SVQ or Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing or an equivalent qualification (i.e. City and Guilds Craft Certificate).
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Heating Fitter Blue Registration Card
| Card | Aimed for | Valid for | Turnaround |
 | Heating Fitter | Valid up to 5 years | 14 – 21 days |
Issued to those who have achieved Level 2 NVQ/SVQ or Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing or an equivalent qualification (i.e. City and Guilds Craft Certificate).
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Mechanical Pipe Fitter Blue Registration Card
| Card | Aimed for | Valid for | Turnaround |
 | Pipe Fitter | Valid up to 5 years | 14 – 21 days |
Issued to those who have achieved Level 2 NVQ/SVQ qualifications or an equivalent qualification in *Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Marine Engineering, Installing Plant & Systems, Pipefitting.
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Gas Service Fitter Blue Registration Card
| Card | Aimed for | Valid for | Turnaround |
| Gas Fitter | Valid up to 5 years | 14 – 21 days |
Issued to those who have achieved Level 2 NVQ/SVQ qualifications or an equivalent qualification in *Gas Installation & Maintenance; Domestic Natural Gas Installation & Maintenance; Central Heating & Water Heating; Gas Emergency Services Operations; Gas Maintenance; Gas Network Operation Service Paying (Mains); Gas Equipment Fault Diagnosis & Rectification. PLEASE NOTE: SOME CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATES MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.
*This is not an extensive list – you may be eligible for this card if you hold similar qualifications. Please contact the JIB for clarification (you may be asked to send in your certificates for this purpose).
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Plumber Gold Registration Card
Issued to those who have achieved Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing or an equivalent qualification (i.e. City and Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate).
Note: VRQ 6129 or 6035 certificates are not acceptable.
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Heating Fitter Gold Registration Card
Issued to those who have achieved Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or Level 3 NVQ Diploma or an equivalent qualification in Heating & Ventilating.
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Mechanical Pipe Fitter Gold Registration Card
Issued to those who have achieved Level 3 NVQ/SVQ qualifications or an equivalent qualification in *Refrigeration & Air Conditioning; Marine Engineering; Installing Plant & Systems; Pipefitting.
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Gas Service Engineer Gold Registration Card
Issued to those who have achieved Level 3 NVQ/SVQ qualifications or an equivalent qualification in *Gas Installation & Maintenance; Domestic Natural Gas Installation & Maintenance; Central Heating & Water Heating; Gas Emergency Services Operations; Gas Maintenance; Gas Network Operation Service Paying (Mains); Gas Equipment Fault Diagnosis & Rectification. PLEASE NOTE: SOME CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATES MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE. *This is not an extensive list – you may be eligible for this card if you hold similar qualifications. Please contact the JIB for clarification (you may be asked to send in your certificates for this purpose).
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Plumbing Supervisor Registration Card
Issued to Plumbing Supervisors who hold suitable Level 3 or Level 4 NVQ/SVQ qualifications OR have equivalent site experience, and who can provide 2 endorsements from their employer/clients to support their application.
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Plumbing Related Occupations Registration Card (Gas)
Issued to those who have NOT achieved a gas related NVQ/SVQ qualification.
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Plumbing Related Occupations Registration Card
Issued to those working in Plumbing Related Occupations who have not achieved plumbing related trade qualifications but have passed the CITB Operatives Health and Safety test or job related test. plumbing related occupations.
The Plumbing Related White card is available to tradesmen working in areas that do not yet have NVQ qualifications. These include:
Environmental Technology System (EVTS) Installation, Servicing and Maintenance: Heat Pumps (air source and ground source), Solar Thermal, Solar Photovoltaic, Rainwater/greywater recycling systems, etc.
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Green (Labourer) JIB Card
Issued to General Operatives/Labourers who pass the JIB-PMES/Operatives Health and Safety test and who can provide an endorsement from either a current or previous employer on their application form (section 14).
Apprentice and Trainee Registration Card
This card is accepted as identification during on-site training and will confirm that the holder is registered for a recognised course, and has either passed a Health and Safety test or completed the appropriate NVQ/SVQ or NVQ Diploma Health and Safety units. Issued to new entrant trainees as follows:
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available
Plumbing Manager Registration Card
issued to Plumbing Managers who hold suitable NVQ/SVQ Level 4 qualifications OR have equivalent site experience, and who can provide 2 endorsements from their employer/clients to support their application.
Valid: Valid up to 5 years | Turnaround: 14 – 21 days | Fast track: Available