General & VRS Labourer
This card is for Labourers employed in General Fencing, (including Environmental Noise Barriers), Site Work and the option to be a VRS Labourer* supervised by a competent and qualified Skilled Fencing Blue card holder.
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To get this card you need to:
Pass the CITB Operative Health Safety and Environment “Touch Screen” Test
To book your CITB Operative Touch Screen Test click here
* VRS Labourer
Successfully complete the NHSS 10B VRS Foundation Course and test (within two years prior to initial application). This is optional for those who also work in VRS gangs.
For details click here
When you have completed your Level 1 Award, Touch Screen Test download the FISS CSCS application form here
VRS Labourers may also need to provide evidence of NHSS 10B VRS Foundation course certificate
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Labourer/General Fencing Labourer/VRS Labourer*
* Only if VRS Training Course completed (which can be added on to the chip at a later date without having to change your card)
Initial applications must include:
1. A letter confirming that the applicant has passed the CITB Operative Health Safety and Environment “Touch Screen” Test (within two years of initial application)
2. VRS Route ONLY NHSS 10B Foundation Course – certificate of training (within two years of initial application)
3. Copy of certificate for Lantra Awards Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (QCF) 601/1222/0, or equivalents
4. One good quality passport size photo with a light background fixed in the box in Section A of the form further information here
5. The application fee of £30 inc. VAT (current fee at the time of writing).
To renew this card you need to:
1. Pass the Operative (CITB) Health Safety and Environment “Touch Screen” Test (within two years prior to renewal)
2. VRS Route ONLY – Successfully complete the NHSS 10B VRS Foundation Course and test (within two years prior to renewal)
3. Health and Safety – NOTE: If not achieved prior to renewing the card, the applicant must successfully complete Lantra Awards Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (QCF) 601/1222/0 or an equivalent
OR
Where the appropriate Level 1 Qualification is already held and is achieved more than 2 years prior to application, the applicant must successfully complete the Lantra Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness: Fencing training course [AHAS003] (within two years prior to renewal) or equivalent