Competency card applications
We can apply for your CSCS, CPCS or NPORS card for you, whether you need a red card while you complete your NVQ, an extension, an upgrade such as Red to Blue, or your full card once you have qualified.
How it works
Achieve your NVQ
Complete the NVQ for your role. We confirm which card and category it leads to.
Pass your HS&E test
Most cards need the relevant health, safety and environment test passed within the last two years.
Order your card application
Add the card application to your basket, or ask us to add it when you enrol on your NVQ.
We apply for you
We check your details, submit the application to the card scheme and keep you updated until your card arrives.
Cards we can apply for
CSCS cards
While you complete your NVQ (red cards):
- Trainee – once you are registered on your NVQ
- Experienced Worker – on-the-job experience and registered on your NVQ
- Experienced Technical, Supervisor or Manager – for supervisory and management roles
- Provisional – while an employer assesses you on probation
When you have qualified: Blue Skilled Worker, Gold Supervisor or Advanced Craft, Black Manager or White Academically Qualified Person.
CPCS cards
- Red to Blue upgrade – once you achieve the NVQ for your category, for example A61 Appointed Person or A62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor
- 12-month Red card extension – if you are registered on the relevant NVQ and your Red Trained Operator card is in date or expired less than 12 months ago
- Adding a category to an existing card
NPORS cards
- Red to Blue upgrade – once you achieve the NVQ for your category, for example N401 Appointed Person or N405 Crane / Lift Supervisor
- 12-month Trained Operator extension – if you are registered on the relevant NVQ. NPORS allows one extension, so the NVQ must be completed within it
- Adding a category to an existing card
Most cards need the relevant health, safety and environment test passed within the last two years. Card scheme rules and fees can change, so we confirm exactly what you need before we apply.
Official sources: CSCS Card Finder · CPCS Red to Blue upgrade · NPORS card information · CPCS 12-month extension · NPORS Trained Operator card · CSCS card types · CITB HS&E test