25 cards, tickets and checks
Get the card first
Nearly every role needs some piece of paper before you can start. Most are cheaper and faster than people assume — and getting one is usually the difference between applying and being able to start.
| Card | Issuer | Indicative cost | Valid | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSCS Green (Labourer)CSCS Labourer Card | CSCS | £100–£180 | 5 years | 7 |
| CSCS Blue (Skilled Worker)CSCS Skilled Worker Card | CSCS | £100–£200 | 5 years | 11 |
| CSCS Gold (Supervisor)CSCS Supervisory Card | CSCS | £100–£200 | 5 years | 1 |
| CSCS Black (Manager)CSCS Manager Card | CSCS | £100–£200 | 5 years | 1 |
| CSCS White (Professionally Qualified)Professionally Qualified Person Card | CSCS | £100–£200 | 5 years | 7 |
| CPCS cardConstruction Plant Competence Scheme | NOCN Job Cards | £900–£2500 | Red 2 years, Blue 5 years | 2 |
| NPORS cardNational Plant Operators Registration Scheme | NPORS | £600–£2000 | 3 to 5 years depending on card type | 1 |
| CISRS cardConstruction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme | CISRS | £1200–£3500 | 5 years | 1 |
| SSSTSSite Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme | CITB | £250–£400 | 5 years | 2 |
| SMSTSSite Management Safety Training Scheme | CITB | £550–£850 | 5 years | 2 |
| NEBOSHNEBOSH General or Construction Certificate | NEBOSH | £900–£2200 | Does not expire | 1 |
| First Aid at WorkFirst Aid at Work (FAW) | HSE-recognised providers | £180–£300 | 3 years | 11 |
| IPAFInternational Powered Access Federation licence | IPAF | £200–£400 | 5 years | 1 |
| PASMAPrefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association | PASMA | £130–£220 | 5 years | 0 |
| Traffic marshal / banksmanVehicle Marshal and Banksman training | Various accredited providers | £90–£180 | 3 years typically | 2 |
| HGV licence + Driver CPCCategory C / C+E licence with Driver Certificate of Professional Competence | DVSA | £1500–£3500 | Licence to age 45 then periodic renewal; CPC 5 years | 1 |
| PCV licence + Driver CPCCategory D licence with Driver CPC | DVSA | £1500–£3000 | Licence with periodic renewal; CPC 5 years | 1 |
| ECS Gold cardElectrotechnical Certification Scheme Gold Card | ECS / JIB | £60–£150 | 3 years | 1 |
| 18th EditionCity & Guilds 2382 Requirements for Electrical Installations | City & Guilds / EAL | £300–£550 | Until regulations are updated | 5 |
| SIA licenceSecurity Industry Authority licence | SIA | £300–£500 | 3 years | 2 |
| DBS checkDisclosure and Barring Service check | DBS | £18–£50 | No formal expiry, but employers usually want a recent one | 6 |
| Level 2 Food HygieneLevel 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering | Various awarding bodies | £15–£80 | 3 years recommended | 3 |
| Level 3 Food HygieneLevel 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering | Various awarding bodies | £120–£300 | 3 years recommended | 1 |
| Personal LicencePersonal Licence to sell alcohol | Local authority | £150–£300 | Does not expire | 1 |
| PA1 / PA6 sprayingPesticide application certificates | City & Guilds NPTC | £350–£700 | Does not expire, but employers may require refreshers | 1 |
Costs are indicative ranges observed across providers and change regularly. Always confirm with the issuing body before booking. We do not sell training and receive nothing from the providers linked on these pages.