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Black CSCS card
The black card is the Manager card. The Managers and Professionals (MAP) test.
Facts checked 25 October 2026
Manager
For managers with a construction management or technical NVQ or SVQ at levels 4 to 7.
Which test you need
The Managers and Professionals (MAP) test. The pass must be from the last 2 years when you apply.
Practice for it free. Our CSCS MAP mock test has 128 questions, timed like the real test, with every answer explained. No sign-up. Start the black card mock test.
How long it lasts
- The card lasts 5 years.
Other colours
We are not CSCS and can't issue cards. Check the full rules on the CSCS website before you apply.
Where these facts come from
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