LISS/CSCS cards available to individuals working in the landbased sectors.
The process of certifying training and qualifications ensures LISS/CSCS can play its part in improving standards and safety on UK construction sites. LISS/CSCS’s principle objective is focused on the achievement of industry recognised qualifications, achieved through strong support from many industry stakeholders.
LISS/CSCS commitment to a fully qualified workforce is underpinned by the Industrial Strategy for Construction. The Construction Leadership Council (CLC), responsible for delivering the Strategy, announced in 2015 that all card schemes should carry the CSCS logo and must operate with nationally recognised qualifications in place for all occupations relevant to their sector.
Since the announcement LISS/CSCS developed a number of plans to meet the CLC’s requirements, including agreement on appropriate qualifications for each occupation, with the minimum standard for skilled occupations established by the CLC at Level 2 or equivalent.
To meet the requirements of the CLC, previous Industry Accreditation (IA) cardholders can be moved to a recognised qualification.
The withdrawal of Industry Accreditation is the final step towards achieving the CLC’s requirement of ensuring nationally recognised qualifications are in place for all occupations.
What Happens Next?
From 1 January 2020, all Land-based Industry Skills Scheme (LISS)/Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards renewed under Industry Accreditation expired on 31 December 2024 and CSCS stopped issuing the card from 30 June 2024.
The LISS/CSCS is a jointly managed scheme administered by the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) which enables individuals to work on live commercial land-based/ construction sites.
Can I still apply?
No. Industry Accreditation cards are no longer available to any new or existing cardholders.
I would like to renew my LISS/CSCS Black Managers Card, what are my options?
Lantra has supported BALI by developing the Level 5 Diploma in Principles of Leadership & Management in Landbased Settings (require relevant field unit breakdown) qualification. Please follow the link above to learn more about the course and identify a suitable training provider. This course is available online.
Alternatively visit the check your qualifications page for further qualifications.
You must ensure that your managers ROLO Health and Safety and managers CITB Touch Screen Test have been completed within the last 2 years when renewing your card.
I would like to renew my LISS/CSCS Gold Supervisors Card, what are my options?
Lantra has supported BALI by developing the Lantra Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Landscape and Maintenance) qualification. Please follow the link above to learn more about the course and identify a suitable training provider. This course is available online.
Alternatively visit the check your qualifications page for further qualifications.
You must ensure that your supervisors ROLO Health and Safety and supervisors CITB Touch Screen Test have been completed within the last 2 years when renewing your card.
I would like to renew my LISS/CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card, what are my options?
Please visit the check your qualifications page for all qualifications which we would accept for the blue card.
You must ensure that your operatives ROLO Health and Safety and operatives CITB Touch Screen Test have been completed within the last 2 years when renewing your card.