Green
Labourer
- You need
- Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
- Test
- CITB Operatives HS&E test
Qualify for the work you already do. NVQs from Level 2 to Level 7 for Blue, Gold and Black CSCS cards, assessed on your own jobs, not in a classroom. Wataha Training Centre, Upminster.
Wataha Training Centre
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CITB accredited centre
Built around your job,
not a classroom.
You build your evidence from real jobs on site, with photos, videos and an assessor visit.
CSCS cards
Which card is yours?
Every card matches a qualification level. Find the one that describes your job.
Blue
Skilled Worker
- You need
- NVQ Level 2 in your trade
- Test
- CITB Operatives or Specialist HS&E test
Gold
Advanced Craft / Supervisor
- You need
- NVQ Level 3 in your trade (Advanced Craft), or a Level 3 or 4 supervisory NVQ (Supervisor)
- Test
- Operatives/Specialist HS&E (craft) or Supervisory HS&E (supervisor)
Black
Manager
- You need
- NVQ Level 6 or 7 in construction management
- Test
- CITB Managers and Professionals HS&E test
How an NVQ works
No classroom.
Just your work.
Free advice
Tell us your trade and experience. We match you to the right NVQ and card.
Register
We register you with the awarding body and give you an assessor.
Show your work
Photos, videos and documents from real jobs, plus an assessor visit on site.
Get your card
Achieve your NVQ, pass the CITB HS&E test and apply for your CSCS card.
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NVQ courses
51 NVQs. Three levels.
Blue card32
Level 2
£750 plus VAT
Plastering, interior systems, wood occupations, roofing, tiling, formwork, plant and more.
See Level 2 Gold card16Level 3 & 4
Level 3: £1,100 plus VAT
Level 4: £1,400 plus VAT
Advanced craft, plus supervision for chargehands, foremen and site supervisors.
See Level 3 & 4 Black card3Level 6 & 7
Level 6: £1,950 plus VAT
Level 7: £2,400 plus VAT
Site management and senior management for a Black card, plus occupational health and safety (no card).
See Level 6 & 7Short courses
Free short courses
with your NVQ.
Manual Handling, Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness, COSHH and more. Online, remote or in the classroom.
For construction businesses
Your whole team.
Carded.
Group discounts for firms getting their teams NVQ-qualified for CSCS cards. We fit assessments around your sites.
About Wataha
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