The vast majority of people working in the UK construction industry now need to be in possession of a CSCS Card. This applies to everyone, no matter what occupation you are in be it a basic operator, a skilled worker, a supervisor or manager, or even a regular visitor to a construction site.

A CSCS card in london and the rest of the UK proves to your employers and people around you that you have completed the training required to adhere to the health and safety standards as set out by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme. Most companies will now only employ working with a CSCS card,  so read on to find out how you can obtain a CSCS card in London.

The Health, Safety & Environment Test in London

The CSCS Health, Safety and Environment Test is in place to ensure that all construction personnel are competent and understand what to do and what not to do, to complete jobs without endangering either themselves or others on a building site. The Health, Safety & Environment Test differs depending on the exact occupation you are in, as each occupation has varying levels of risk attached to it. If you are thinking of taking the CSCS Health, Safety & Environment Test in London, you have numerous options.

One of the easiest ways to sign up for a Health, Safety & Environment Test in London is online. There are just over 300 test centres in the UK and it is relatively simple to find one in your local area.

Where to Get a CSCS Card in London

Obtaining a CSCS card in London and the rest of the UK is simple. If this is your first time applying for the card, you must have already taken and passed the required CSCS Health, Safety & Environment Test. Although you may feel slightly daunted by the application process there is nothing to worry about as long as you read the instructions carefully and are sure to submit the correct documentation.

It is not possible to book a Health, Safety & Environment Test in London or elsewhere through a test center as they only provide the test. Book a Health, Safety & Environment Test in London online or call 0203 051 1004. CSCS Cards typically last for five years, after which point they will need to be renewed.

When Will My CSCS Card Arrive?

It usually takes between 3 to 4 weeks for your CSCS Card to arrive. You will be able to work on London construction sites if you have passed your CSCS Health, Safety & Environment Test, have paid for your CSCS card and your documents are being processed.