Arborist Skilled Worker Blue
To obtain this SmartCard you need to achieve ROLO Operative Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness Course, CITB Operative Touch Screen Test and successfully completed the appropriate training and assessment (refresher training when applicable).
You must ensure the relevant ROLO and CITB Touch Screen Test have been completed within the last two years upon application.
Other specialist touch screen tests can also be accepted (e.g. Working at Heights and Highways Works)
To locate your nearest ROLO Operative Training Provider check our online directory.
To book your CITB Operative Touch Screen Test click here.
Your Occupational Title on the reverse of the SmartCard will be applicable to your qualification route:
- Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting ONLY
- Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue
- Stump Grinder
- Arborist Worker Chainsaw Groundsman
- Arborist Worker Chainsaw Ground-based
- Arborist Worker Chainsaw Advanced Ground-based
- Arborist Worker Chainsaw Off Ground
- Arborist Worker Chainsaw Advanced Off Ground
- Forest Worker Feller Buncher Operator
- Forest Worker Harvest Operator
- Forest Worker Forward Extraction Operator
- Forest Worker Skidder Extraction Operator
- Forest Worker Establishment Operator
- Forest Worker Flail/Mulcher
- Professional Tree Inspector
Any Chainsaw qualifications that are applicable and are more than 5 years old will require either, evidence of refresher training, or evidence of upskilling to a higher level chainsaw qualification.
Please note this LISS/CSCS SmartCard is valid for five years.
Checklist of what you need to provide with your application when applying:
Type of LISS/CSCS SmartCard |
New | Upgrade | Renewal* |
Duplicate (lost or stolen) |
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Provide unique email and home address |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Passport style photo ID Click here for more information |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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ROLO Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness Course Still waiting for your certificate? Please upload a separate letter providing the name of the training provider and the date you took your test |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Copy of your score report for your relevant CITB Touch Screen Test |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Copy of your qualification/skills certificate(s) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
*LISS/CSCS SmartCards can only be renewed 6 months prior to, and up to 6 months after, the expiry date printed on the card. The expiry date of a renewed card will be the expiry date of the original card plus the lifespan of the card.
How to apply?
The quickest and most convenient way to apply for a LISS/CSCS SmartCard is via our online application service, please click the 'apply now' button below. Alternatively, you can download the application form here, complete and return to BALI with the required documentation and appropriate payment. Please note that postal applications may take longer to process. The application form cannot be sent via email.