Supervisor and Manager Cards
CSR provides cards for Site Supervisors, Managers and Senior Managers

Red Card – Trainee Supervisor/Manager
This card is available to both undergraduates and graduate entrants in the construction industry.
To qualify for this card, candidates must complete the CSR 1 Day Health and Safety training and provide evidence of either current registration with a further/higher education college for a nationally recognised construction related qualification or satisfactory completion of a nationally recognised construction related qualification in a further/higher education college.
Renewal Requirement
4 Day CSR Site Safety Supervisor Course & Supervisors Touch Screen Test
or
Supervisor Refresher Course (provided that the 4 Day course has already been completed no more than 4 ½ years earlier) & Supervisors Touch Screen Test
or
Essential Health and Safety for Managers
or
IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers;
or
IOSH Managing Safely for Construction Managers

Red Card - Experienced Supervisor
This card is available to new candidates who are experienced Supervisors but do not hold a Supervisor NVQ qualification.
Applicants must
- Complete the CSR 4 Day Site Safety for Supervisors course
- Pass the CITB(GB) Health, Safety and Environment test for Supervisors (Touch Screen test)
- Provide proof of registration on a Supervisor NVQ (Level 3 or 4)
- Have an employer declaration signed confirming their experience as a Supervisor.
Renewal Requirement
This card cannot be renewed. Cardholders should upgrade to a gold Supervisor card on achievement of the relevant NVQ qualification.

Gold Card - Supervisor
All applicants must complete the CSR 4 day Site Safety for Supervisors Course and CITB(GB) Health, Safety and Environment test for Supervisors.
Applicants are required to hold a Supervisor NVQ (Level 3 or 4).
Please note the Occupational Assessment route was withdrawn on 1 September 2019.
Renewal Requirement
CSR 1 Day Site Safety for Supervisors Refresher and Supervisors Touch Screen Test
The 1 Day Site Safety for Supervisors Refresher course and Supervisor Touch Screen Test must be completed within 6 months of the card expiry date.

Platinum Card - Manager
All applicants must complete either the Essential Health and Safety for Managers course or the Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers or the IOSH Managing Safely in Construction course.
Applicants are required to hold a Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management or Construction Contracting Operations Management.
Renewal Requirement
Essential Health and Safety for Managers Refresher
or
IOSH Managing Safely for Construction Managers/Refresher

Black Card - Senior Manager
All applicants must complete either the Essential Health and Safety for Senior Executives course or the IOSH Safety for Senior Executives & Directors course.
Applicants are required to hold a Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management.
Renewal Requirement
Essential Health & Safety for Senior Executives
or
IOSH Safety for Senior Executives & Directors

Red Card - Experienced Manager
This card is available to experienced managers who do not have a relevant NVQ, construction related degree or professional qualification/membership.
This card reflects the candidates experience whilst recognising they are working towards an NVQ.
Applicants must complete one of the manager/senior managers health & safety courses specified below:
- Essential Health & Safety for Managers
- IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers
- IOSH Managing Safely for Construction managers
- Essential Health & Safety for Senior Executives
- IOSH Safety for Executives & Directors
Applicants must also provide evidence they are registered on an NVQ Level 6 or Level 7. (See manager/senior manager card information above) and have an employer complete a confirmation of relevant experience declaration.
This card is valid for 4 years and cannot be renewed.
Note: If you hold a construction related degree of professional qualification/membership, you may be eligible to obtain one of the Professional Cards