Requirements

A Gold UK-PHMES CSCS Card is issued to those who have achieved any of the following NVQ/SVQ qualifications, or equivalent City & Guild Advanced Craft Certificate.

• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Services - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• ECITB Level 3 NVQ in Welding - Pipework
• ECITB Level 3 NVQ in Installing Plant and Systems - Pipefitting
• ECITB Level 3 NVQ in Installing Plant and Systems - Instrument Pipefitting

UK-PHMES CSCS Cards issued on this basis are valid for five years, and may be renewed after that period (subject to renewal rules).

This route of entry is permanently open.

To obtain a Mechanical Pipe Fitterr UK-PHMES CSCS Card (Gold), applicants must submit:

• A correctly completed application form sections 1,2,3,4 & 10 plus appropriate fee: See fees.
• a copy of the NVQ/SVQ completion certificate.
• JIB Health and Safety test Pass Certificate if required, or hold an exemption: See Safety Test Notes.
• Evidence of working within the Plumbing and Mechanical services industry - contact details of an appropriate industry referee must be included on the application form.
  

Click here to view or download the application form for a Mechanical Pipe Fitter Gold Card.

For Applicants with qualifications achieved outside the UK, please see Non-UK Qualifications Notes.