Who needs a CSCS Green Card?
Anyone working in the construction industry who needs to visit a construction site as part of their job or as a visitor.
Why do I need a CSCS Green Card?
Because it shows that you have an acceptable knowledge of Health and Safety before you set foot onto a construction site. The training is designed to increase your safety and reduce accidents.
Which employers will accept my CSCS Green card?
The green card is becoming the industry standard with the Major Contractors Group (MCG), Civil Engineering Association
(CEA), Major Home Builders Group (MHBG), National Contractors Federation (NCF) all committed to targets for the number of operatives
holding the card by 2010.
As important for these groups and individual contractors is that the Office of Government Commerce and many Local Authorities have made
it mandatory to ensure all site workers and visitors in their supply chain are registered under CSCS.
What qualifications do I need?
Normally in order to take the CSCS test requires NVQ or SVQ. However you can apply for the test if you have suitable industry accreditation. This means that having two recommendations, one from your current employer or line manager confirming you level of ability, one from a person working in the same firm or a person with professional institutional membership, e.g. FICE or similar. If you are new to the industry i.e. you are not currently employed by a construction firm you can undertake a one day assessment by a relevant company. They will assess your suitability and accredit accordingly. Westwood CP can help with this assessment.
How do I book my CSCS training?
Simply click on the "How To Book" box on the right. We currently run our courses over a half day at a local venue (easy access by
public transport or car).
Most courses sign-in at 08:30 and start promptly at 09:00.
Everything you need will be supplied - all we ask you to do is to attend in smart casual dress.
The course normally finishes around lunch time (depending on the level of candidate involvement).
Please note that all courses must be pre-booked and pre-paid.
How do I take my test?
The test is taken at you local Driving Test Center. After you have successfully completed you training course we will book the test for you.
You will then receive notification of the date, time and place of your test.
When you have successfully passed your test you will immediately be given a certificate. This must be sent with the booking form, passport sized photo
and £25 fee to the CITB for your card. The card lasts 5 years.
Full details of how to apply will be given when you attend the training course.
Note: The £25 card fee is extra to the training course fee.
Can I arrange group training?
If you have more than 10 people who need training we can come to you. Our courses are flexible and designed to fit in with your needs. Saturdays and even Sundays are possible - on-site or at a local venue.
H&S Training
Not just CSCS, we also offer H&S training. If you are a company then Health and Safety training is vital
not only for the well-being of you employees but also as part of your company's H&S culture.
This is especially important for those tendering or already involved in Government and Local Authority contracts where proof of H&S awareness
training forms part of you H&S audit.
We can arrange H&S training courses for your employees either at a suitable venue or on-site.
Contact us to discuss your requirements.