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Need a CSCS Card?
Gain a CSCS card through your IIRSM membership
IIRSM has been recognised as a relevant professional body by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). IIRSM members are now eligible to apply for either a Trainee, Academically Qualified Persons (AQP) Card, or a Professionally Qualified Persons (PQP) Card, depending on membership grade.
Click on your membership grade to find out which card you’re eligible to apply for and how.
As a IIRSM Student member, you are eligible to apply for a Trainee Card if studying for a relevant qualification.
How to apply
To apply, please email the membership team on membership@iirsm.org with your membership number and the details of your qualification, as you need to obtain a letter from us confirming your membership and that you are studying a suitable qualification.
If the qualification you are using as part of your CSCS application is different from the one you used when applying for IIRSM membership, you will need to attach evidence to your email, providing proof of studying.
On receipt of the letter, you need to visit the CSCS website and complete their online application process and pass the relevant online Health & Safety test.
As a IIRSM Associate, you are eligible to apply for either a Trainee or AQP Card.
If you are studying a relevant qualification, you can apply for a Trainee Card and if you have already successfully completed a relevant qualification, you can apply for the AQP Card.
How to apply
To apply for either card, please email the membership team on membership@iirsm.org with your membership number as you need to obtain a letter confirming your membership level and status of qualification.
If the qualification you are using as part of your CSCS application is different from the one you used when applying for IIRSM membership, you will need to attach evidence to your email, providing proof of studying, or completing the qualification. This can either be a letter from the awarding organisation or a certificate of completion.
On receipt of the letter, you will need to visit the CSCS website and complete their online application process and pass the relevant online Health & Safety test.
As a IIRSM Member or Specialist, you are eligible to apply for a PQP Card and need to demonstrate your competence, by qualification and experience, or experience, if no formal relevant qualification.
How to apply
To apply for the PQP Card, please read the guidance on completing your statement of professional competence below and then complete the online application form.
If the qualification you are using as part of your PQP Card application is different from the one used to join IIRSM, you need to provide evidence of completion. This can either be a certificate of completion or a letter from the awarding organisation. You also need to be actively participating in continuing professional development (CPD) and by signing the declaration on the application form, you are agreeing to this, as well as confirming all other information provided is true and accurate.
IIRSM will review your application, and if approved, will provide you with a letter confirming your membership. You will then need to visit the CSCS website and complete their online application process and pass the relevant online Health & Safety test.
As a Fellow, you are eligible to apply for a PQP Card and need to demonstrate your competence, by qualification and experience, or experience, if no formal relevant qualification.
How to apply
To apply for the PQP Card, please read the guidance on completing your statement of professional competence below and then complete the online application form.
If the qualification you are using as part of your PQP Card application is different from the one used towards your Fellowship, you need to provide evidence of completion. This can either be a certificate of completion or a letter from the awarding organisation. You also need to be actively participating in continuing professional development (CPD) and by signing the declaration on the application form, you are agreeing to this, as well as confirming all other information provided is true and accurate.
IIRSM will review your application, and if approved, will provide you with a letter confirming your membership. You will then need to visit the CSCS website and complete their online application process and pass the relevant online Health & Safety test.
The following are examples of recognised qualifications towards a CSCS application.
- Health & Safety
- Construction related qualifications
- Building design related qualifications
- Engineering
- Environmental management
- Facilities management
Other qualifications examples can be found here