CSCS card
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme card proves a construction worker holds the training and qualifications for their job. Most UK building sites require one.
Verify on the official register →
Based on public register and directory records collected up to 18 Mar 2026. Not an official membership count.
Check a specific trader
Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current CSCS status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.
Where CSCS holders are
- UK
Trades that hold it
Builder · 49Plumber · 21Painter / Decorator · 12Carpenter / Joiner · 12Electrician · 10Landscaper · 9Roofer · 9Security Systems / CCTV · 6Painter / Decorator · 6
CSCS holders with review evidence
These businesses hold a current CSCS record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.
Common questions
What is CSCS card?
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme card proves a construction worker holds the training and qualifications for their job. Most UK building sites require one. (Certification scheme.)
How many tradespeople hold CSCS card?
We track 175 tradespeople with a CSCS card record, based on register and listing data collected up to 18 Mar 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.
How do I check whether a specific trader holds CSCS card?
Check the official register at https://www.cscs.uk.com/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.
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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.