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i have a gold card ,you may have this if you have achieved nvq level 3 advanced craft and can supervise site jobs also you can also have it if you have industry accreditation b this is very rare only a few tilers were given this when the scheme 1st startedGREEN CARD
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The green card is available to operatives who carry out basic site skills only and on the reverse shows the occupation the individual is involved in.
There are two ways to apply for a green card: via NVQ level 1; or by employer's recommendation (industry accreditation), which is only open for a limited period of time. The employer must use the industry accreditation competencies
BLUE CARD - EXPERIENCED WORKER
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This card is available to everyone with on the job experience (normally at least one year in the last three), but missed the industry accreditation opportunity.
To qualify for a card you need to:
Check to see if your trade is covered by CSCS.
Pass the health and safety test
The card is valid for one year and is non-renewable.
The card is issued on a temporary basis, while a NVQ or SVQ is being achieved. It is expected to be replaced by a skilled five year card on achievement of NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or higher.
An Experienced Worker Card can not be replaced by a Construction Site Operative or a Basic Skills Green Card.
BLUE CARD - SKILLED WORKER
You may qualify for a blue skilled card if you have achieved an NVQ or SVQ level 2 or if you have completed an employer sponsored apprenticeship and completed a City and Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate.
If you do not have these qualifications, you may apply for a skilled card if you are experienced in your job (see Experienced Worker Card for more information)