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Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

CEIS Ayrshire is a CITB approved training provider offering training and testing for CSCS cards in Irvine, North Ayrshire. If you are applying for your first CSCS Labourer card or renewing an expired one, we can help. Our flexible options mean you can get your training, sit your test, and apply for your card all in one convenient location.

Why a CSCS Card Matters

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card proves that you have the right skills, qualifications, and health & safety knowledge to work on a construction site. While it’s not a legal requirement, most employers insist workers hold a valid CSCS card.

Benefits of having a CSCS card include:

  • Better job opportunities in the construction industry

  • Proof of your competence and safety awareness

  • Improved site safety for you and your team

The type of card you need will depend on the skills you have, the qualifications you hold, and your occupation. The card finder tool on the CSCS website can help you find out which card is right for you, or you can contact us, and we can guide you.

Flexible CSCS Card Options

First Time Applicants

If you’ve never had a CSCS card before, we offer a full-day training course in Irvine to help you gain the qualifications you need.

Renewals & Replacements

Already have a CSCS card or need to renew? You can sit your CITB Health, Safety and Environment test at our centre and we’ll assist with the renewal process.

Applying for a CSCS Card

Before you can apply for your card, you must prove your health & safety knowledge by passing the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. If you’re applying for the CSCS Labourer card, you’ll also need the SCQF Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.

Accredited Test and Training Centre in Irvine

We are fully accredited to deliver the SCQF Level 4 Award and can arrange your CITB test right here in Irvine. We also offer a hassle-free card ordering service — we’ll complete the application for you and order your card directly.

Our centre is easily accessible from Kilwinning, Stevenston, Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Kilmarnock, and we welcome learners from across Scotland and the UK.

Get Started

Get started by exploring our flexible training and testing options below. Choose the one that suits your needs, then take the next step in your construction career by contacting CEIS Ayrshire to book your place.

Full day training course: £200

This option is ideal for those who do not hold the relevant qualifications for the CSCS Labourers card. Candidates will undertake a full day training course that covers aspects of health and safety in construction, the SQA test to obtain the relevant qualification needed (SCQF Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment), the final CITB test, and our card ordering service.

SCQF Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Test and Card Order: £165

If you already have passed the CITB test but still need the relevant qualification this option covers the cost of the SQA test and the card ordering service.

CITB Test and Card Order: £110

This includes the cost of the card and the card ordering process. Please choose this option if you only need the to take the test and want to take advantage of our card ordering service.

CITB Test Only: £37

For those who only need to sit the CITB test to get their CSCS Card

Don’t wait to get certified, contact us now to book your spot!