There are more CSCS Cards then there are days of the week, so knowing what CSCS Card is right for you and your occupation can sometimes be a little confusing. So, for those in the labouring trade, what CSCS Card do you need to be able to perform your job on a construction site?
What does a labourer do?
While a job title that can hold many interpretations, construction labourers generally perform physical and manual work, for example digging trenches, laying foundations, building walls, plastering and fitting windows. They also clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards, and generally help around the site.
What CSCS Card do I need to work as a labourer?
For those looking to work as a labourer on the construction, the Green CSCS Labourer Card is the perfect fit for you. The Green CSCS Labourer Card is a level entry card and is normally the card that many labourers begin with when first starting out in the construction card.
If you are a more experienced worker or are working towards a management or supervisory role, then a more advanced card would be more adequate. But for those performing general duties on the construction site, then a Green CSCS Labourer Card is your best choice.
How do I apply for a Green CSCS Labourer Card?
For those looking to apply for a Green CSCS Labourer Card, you will first need to complete a training course, as well as successfully pass a test.
The one-day CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course aims to ensure that those applying for a Green CSCS Labourer Card understand why they are carrying out their identified duties, what is expected of them and to ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace.
Delegates will then need to pass the CITB Health safety and environment Test, a mandatory examination which includes 50 questions covering five core knowledge areas. This includes legal and management, health and welfare, general safety, high risk activities and environment.
Once an individual has completed CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course and passed the CITB Health safety and environment Test, will they then be able to apply for a Green CSCS Labourer Card and begin their career within the construction sector.
How to work in the construction sector
To work in the construction sector, you will need to obtain a CSCS Card. To obtain a CSCS Card, you will need to complete a CITB Health and Safety Awareness Training Course and pass a CITB health safety and environment test.
