Get your gold CSCS card
NVQ registration, assessment, and card application — all handled for you
Most learners complete their NVQ within 6–12 weeks, then receive their card within around 15 days of passing.
NVQ OWS Level 3 → CITB HS&E test → Gold CSCS card — all included
Want to start smaller?
Register for NVQ — £250
Includes your CITB Managers & Professionals Test (worth £48) and your Experienced Worker Red Card application.
- CITB Managers & Professionals Test included
- Experienced Worker Red Card application included
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Choose the Right Option for You
Register for NVQ
£250
Includes free CITB Managers & Professionals Test (worth £48) and free Experienced Worker Red Card application
- CITB Managers & Professionals Test included
- Experienced Worker Red Card application included
CSCS Card Application Only
£59
For learners who've completed their NVQ elsewhere
- CSCS card application submission only
Full Package
Everything included, one price
- CITB test free
- Full NVQ completion
- Gold Supervisor CSCS card free
The CITB HS&E Test price of £48 includes CITB's own £23.50 test fee plus our booking/processing service — the same all-inclusive pricing used on our CITB Test pages. The CSCS card application price of £59 includes CSCS's own £36 card fee plus our processing service — the same all-inclusive pricing used across our Card Pathways pages. Experienced Worker Red Card eligibility requires evidence of prior industry experience in addition to NVQ registration, and the card is typically valid for a limited, non-renewable period. Eligibility is assessed by CSCS at the point of application — contact us to check you qualify before registering. Prices shown are correct as of April 2026.
Bought separately: £1,208 total. The Full Package saves you £59 (5%).
Booking for a group or need a corporate/multi-learner invoice?
How It All Connects
NVQ Level 3 / OWS Level 3 / Building & Civil Engineering L4 (your route)
We register and support you
CITB HS&E Test (Managers & Professionals)
We book it for you
Gold card
Supervisor
Enquire — tell us your current role and experience.
We confirm which of the three NVQ routes fits you.
Complete your chosen NVQ (portfolio-based, assessed on your own supervisory work).
We book your CITB HS&E Managers & Professionals Test with our delivery partner.
Attend your test at the scheduled centre.
We handle your Gold CSCS card application submission.
About the Gold CSCS Card
The Gold CSCS card marks the step up into supervisory responsibility. Whether you're supervising your own trade or taking on wider site coordination, Gold confirms you hold a recognised Level 3 (or higher) qualification alongside your practical experience. It's typically the card held by chargehands, trade supervisors, and those stepping into their first formal leadership role on site.
What You Need (One Of)
- NVQ Level 3 in your trade
- OR
- NVQ OWS Level 3 (Occupational Work Supervision)
- OR
- NVQ Building & Civil Engineering Level 4
Also Relevant at This Stage
SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) — online or classroom, plus a refresher course once your original certificate is due for renewal.
Courses Available
| Course | Format |
|---|---|
| NVQ Level 3 (trade-specific) | Portfolio-based |
| NVQ OWS Level 3 | Portfolio-based |
| NVQ Building & Civil Engineering Level 4 | Portfolio-based |
| SSSTS | Online or Classroom Based |
| SSSTS Refresher | Online or Classroom Based |
Why Get This Card
Supervisory Authority
Confirms you're qualified to supervise others on site, not just carry out your own trade.
Site Access at Every Level
Required by most principal contractors for anyone in a chargehand or supervisory role.
Path to Management
The natural next step toward a Black Manager card as your responsibilities grow.
Renewal
Your Gold card is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Full Package guarantee my CSCS card?
No — CSCS's approval decision is theirs alone, based on you meeting their requirements, and we can't guarantee that outcome. What we do guarantee is that we'll coordinate your NVQ registration and assessment correctly, book your CITB HS&E Test with our delivery partner, and submit your CSCS card application promptly and accurately once you've passed.
Is funding available?
It depends on your circumstances and whether your employer is CITB-registered. CITB funding rules changed significantly in January 2026. We'll give you an honest, specific answer for your situation rather than a blanket promise.
Which of the three NVQ routes is right for me?
It depends on your current role — NVQ Level 3 suits those supervising within their own trade, OWS Level 3 suits those with broader site supervision responsibility, and Building & Civil Engineering Level 4 suits a different progression route. Speak to our team and we'll confirm the right one for your situation.
Do I need SSSTS as well as the NVQ?
SSSTS isn't required for the Gold card itself, but it's commonly held alongside it, since both relate to supervisory competence. We offer SSSTS separately if you need it.
How long does the NVQ take?
Most learners complete their chosen NVQ within 6–12 weeks, since it's portfolio-based and assessed on your actual supervisory work.
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