GQA One Stop Shop

Simplify the CSCS Journey – All in One Place

GQA’s unique One Stop Shop facility allows GQA Approved Centres to offer candidates the complete CSCS carding journey from start to finish – all under one roof.

Through this streamlined approach, candidates can complete/obtain:

The Benefits of the One Stop Shop

By bringing every stage of the process together, centres and candidates benefit from
a simpler, faster, and more efficient experience.

Save Time & Cut Costs

Streamlined workflows reduce admin time and expenses for centres, learners, and employers.

Everything in One Place
No need to juggle multiple providers — all coordination, documentation, and processes happen under one roof.
Faster Site Readiness

Get candidates site-ready sooner through an integrated, end-to-end system.

Why GQA?

GQA’s licence and membership of the CSCS Alliance provide centres with a fully recognised, compliant route for CSCS carding. As the only Awarding Organisation authorised to issue CSCS cards for fenestration trades, and a trusted provider for core construction roles, GQA gives centres direct access to expertise, guidance, and regulatory insight straight from CSCS.

Centres benefit from:
• Up-to-date interpretation of CSCS standards
• Clear, authoritative support for qualifications, testing, and carding
• Confidence that all processes meet CSCS requirements

Partner with GQA today to streamline CSCS carding, ensure compliance, and support your learners with confidence.

Health & Safety Made Simple

Approved Centres can also arrange for candidates to complete the GQA Health & Safety test – an approved equivalent to the CITB Health, Safety &  Environment (HS&E) test.

This provides an additional layer of convenience, allowing centres to manage qualification, testing, and carding all within the GQA framework.

Trained. Tested. Carded.

GQA’s One Stop Shop for CSCS carding is the easiest and most efficient way to support learners, employers, and the wider industry. Partner with GQA today and deliver success efficiently, seamlessly, and confidently.

Train, Test, Carded – GQA’s One Stop Shop makes it simple.