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Changes to CSCS cards

Industry Accreditation Card Labourer Card
The Industry Accreditation (IA) card, also In October 2024, Construction Skills Certification

known as Grandfather Rights, has now been Scheme Cards Limited (CSCS Cards Limited)
withdrawn with those still affected required announced major changes to the Labourer card,
to achieve a construction-related vocational which took effect from February 1st, 2025.

or academic qualification or be members of The initial card has been reduced from five

approved professional bodies to retain a CSCS years to two years, with workers who continue
card. Construction Industry Training Board
(CITB) has announced a one-year extension of in labouring roles then able to renew their card

funding to support the CSCS in transitioning for five years by providing evidence they are
all Industry Accreditation (IA) cardholders to employed in a labouring role.
recognised qualifications meaning grants are The changes support the direction of travel

available to CITB-registered employers for specific emerging from the Building Safety Act, which

qualifications achieved until 31 March 2026. challenges how all in the construction industry
must operate, with anyone undertaking a

Those requiring a qualification to replace their
IA card do not need to attend college and CITB construction role now under a legal duty to
grants are available to support CITB-registered ensure they are competent for their role. This
employers achieve recognised qualifications. means having the appropriate skills, knowledge,

experience, and behaviours.
Members of CSCS-approved professional bodies CSCS has a range of red cards to support those

can apply for a Professionally Qualified Person on recognised training pathways, such as
card, while those with City and Guilds Craft or
Advanced Craft certificates can apply for a full- apprenticeships and NVQs. For more information

term Blue or Gold Skilled Worker card, depending visit CSCS.uk.com/cards.
on which type they hold. Additionally, the accompanying CITB Health,
safety, and environment test used for the initial
FOR MORE INFORMATION two-year card application will see its validity
extended to three years, allowing it to be used
To find out more about Industry for renewal and to avoid placing undue financial

Accreditation card removal visit:
www.cscs.uk.com/about/industry- burdens on those who continue in labouring roles.
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The adjustments are also designed to address
the current oversupply of Labourer cards and to
ensure only those carrying out genuine labouring
duties carry the card.
FOR MORE INFORMATION

To find out more about CSCS and the
card application process, visit:
www.cscs.uk.com/applying-for-cards/

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