New rules will apply to Trainee cards from 1st August. Only one kind of Trainee card will be available and it will no longer be available for workers registered on SSSTS, SMSTS or NEBOSH General courses.
The quickest and cheapest way to apply for a CSCS card is to do so directly through the CSCS contact centre on 0344 994 4777. CSCS cards cost £30, so be aware of the prices charged by third party organisations offering CSCS card application services.
Basic skills cards are available to workers with a construction related NVQ/SVQ level 1 or certain construction related awards, certificates or diplomas. They are green, like Labourer cards, but indicate different skills.
CRO cards will stop being issued on 1st April 2017 as they are not currently linked to a construction related qualification. CSCS is working with trade associations to provide CRO occupations with routes to alternative cards.