Get Your CSCS Gold or Black Card

Fast-track your CSCS card through recognised ProQual Engineering Surveying qualifications.

  • ✔ NVQ Level 3 (Gold Card) & Level 5 (Black Card)
  • ✔ Use your site experience to qualify
  • ✔ Practical training + workplace assessment
  • ✔ Flexible routes including assessment-only options

No need for full-time college study — qualify while you work.


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ProQual Engineering Surveying Qualifications (Level 3 & Level 5)

We offer ProQual Engineering Surveying qualifications designed to help you gain recognised industry certification and progress your career in construction and site engineering.

These Ofqual-regulated qualifications are widely recognised across the UK construction industry and can support eligibility for:

  • Level 3 → CSCS Gold Card
  • Level 5 → CSCS Black Card

How the Qualification Works

Unlike short training courses, ProQual qualifications are competency-based and assessed through real workplace evidence rather than exams.

You will:

  • Complete your practical training with us
  • Build a portfolio of workplace evidence
  • Receive ongoing assessor support
  • Complete the qualification at your own pace

Typical learning and assessment time:

  • Level 3: 150+ hours
  • Level 5: 700+ hours

This flexible structure allows you to gain a recognised qualification while continuing to work.

What You Will Learn

  • Engineering surveying principles
  • Setting out techniques on real construction projects
  • Total station and GNSS operation
  • Data handling and accuracy control
  • Industry-standard workflows and software

NVQ Levels Explained

  • Level 3 – Ideal for site engineers and technical roles
  • Level 5 – Designed for senior engineers and management responsibilities

We are also developing pathways for Level 6 (senior professional level). Please contact us for updates.

CSCS Cards

Achieving a ProQual qualification may allow eligibility for a relevant CSCS card, depending on your role and experience.

  • Level 3 → Typically supports CSCS Gold Card
  • Level 5 → Typically supports CSCS Black Card

CSCS eligibility is subject to the requirements set by the CSCS scheme and awarding bodies.

How This Links to Our Practical Training

Our 5-Day Setting Out & Surveying Course provides the core practical skills required for these qualifications.

This allows you to:

  • Gain hands-on experience first
  • Then complete your NVQ through workplace evidence

This combination ensures you are both job-ready and formally qualified.

Who This Is For

  • Site engineers and surveyors
  • Construction professionals looking to progress
  • Individuals aiming for CSCS Gold or Black cards

Training Location

Training takes place at our fully equipped training centre in Northampton, combining classroom and practical outdoor learning.

Next Steps

Please contact us to discuss availability and the best pathway for your experience level.