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Supporting apprentices with free CSCS cards
The CSCS Apprentice card is issued free of charge of charge. This means employers and apprentices
and is for individuals on recognised apprenticeships. will apply for a Provisional card prior to completing
the apprenticeship enrolment process.
It is valid for four years and six months and cannot
be renewed. Cardholders are expected to complete The Provisional card is valid for six months, cannot
their apprenticeship by the time the card expires and be renewed and requires the completion of the CITB
apply for a skilled CSCS card. Health, safety, and environment test, which can be
transferred across to the Apprentice card. When
CSCS will accept one of the following as proof enrolled onto the apprenticeship the Apprentice
of registration for an apprentice:
will move off the Provisional card and onto the
• A letter or email from the Managing Agency of your Apprentice card free of charge.
apprenticeship, confirming which qualifications The Provisional card does not require the applicant

(with full titles and pathways) you are registered to achieve a Level 1 award (as per the Labourer
with them for.
card), thereby reducing time and costs for both the
• A letter from your apprenticeship training provider employer and the new entrant.

confirming which qualifications (with full titles and The Provisional card option also gives employers

pathways) you are registered with them for.
and new entrants a six-month window to decide if
• Your Apprenticeship Agreement, provided it the apprenticeship is right for them.
shows the occupation and qualification (including

pathways) you are registered for.
• A letter from your training provider delivering
a programme from the CSCS Approved
Apprenticeship Standards list. FOR MORE INFORMATION
At the same time CSCS will be introducing a new For more further information on
process for anyone experiencing difficulties with Apprentice card applications visit

their apprenticeship registration. In this scenario, the www.cscs.uk.com/apprentice
new entrant can apply for the Provisional Card (at
£36), before moving onto the Apprentice card, free

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