Course Aims
This CITB accredited course provide delegates with a practical summary of health and safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Delegates will also be given the knowledge to identify individual responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, what the employer’s duties are and what should be done if anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
Now Available
- You can now book your Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) CSCS Operatives Touchscreen Test through HSS Training.
Virtual Classrooms
Can't find the date you're looking for?
The Health & Safety Awareness course is also available through Remote Learning, where delegates can complete training and gain their certification via Virtual Classrooms.
Virtual Classroom training has been created to allow delegates to gain and develop the required knowledge outside of the classroom - connecting live with a HSS Trainer through a webcam.
To find out more information and view Remote Learning course dates please click here.
The course aims to ensure that individual responsibilities are understood, covering:
- Why they are carrying out their identified duties
- What is expected of them
- Contributing to the safety of the workplace
At the end of the course Delegates will be able to:
- Understand the need to prevent accidents
- Have an understanding of health and safety law
- Identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site
- Understand the need for risk assessments and method statements
- Appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure
- Report unsafe acts to prevent an accident
Theory Test
Individual written test with explanation of pass requirements.
Delegates who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce.
You must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area on 0345 605 0006.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Assessment
The multiple-choice question paper consists of 25 multiple-choice questions: 20 questions are worth one mark each and 5 questions are worth two marks each.
The delegates must obtain 25 marks out of 30 (83%) or more in order to pass the examination.
The examination lasts 30 minutes and must be completed within this time. This is a closed book exam.
Certification
CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) Course FAQs
About CITB
About the Course
Who Should Attend
How the Training Works
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Assessments & Certification
- Green Card: Labourer Card - For labourers performing general site duties with non-specific or basic site skills.
- Red Card: Apprentice/Training Card - For workers in training, apprentices, or those gaining experience before completing a construction qualification.
- Blue Card: Skilled Worker - For qualified tradespeople such as carpenters or bricklayers who have proven specific skills for their job on site.
- Gold Card: - Higher-Level Skilled Worker - For managers, supervisors, or those with higher-level safety responsibilities.
- Black Card: Management - For professionals such as engineers or site managers who hold Level 4/5 site management qualifications.
- White Card: Academically or Professionally Qualified - For professionals with construction-related degrees or recognised competence from CSCS approved professional bodies.
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Course Aims
This CITB accredited course provide delegates with a practical summary of health and safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Delegates will also be given the knowledge to identify individual responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, what the employer’s duties are and what should be done if anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
Now Available
- You can now book your Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) CSCS Operatives Touchscreen Test through HSS Training.
Virtual Classrooms
Can't find the date you're looking for?
The Health & Safety Awareness course is also available through Remote Learning, where delegates can complete training and gain their certification via Virtual Classrooms.
Virtual Classroom training has been created to allow delegates to gain and develop the required knowledge outside of the classroom - connecting live with a HSS Trainer through a webcam.
To find out more information and view Remote Learning course dates please click here.
The course aims to ensure that individual responsibilities are understood, covering:
- Why they are carrying out their identified duties
- What is expected of them
- Contributing to the safety of the workplace
At the end of the course Delegates will be able to:
- Understand the need to prevent accidents
- Have an understanding of health and safety law
- Identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site
- Understand the need for risk assessments and method statements
- Appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure
- Report unsafe acts to prevent an accident
Theory Test
Individual written test with explanation of pass requirements.
CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) Course FAQs
About CITB
About the Course
Who Should Attend
How the Training Works
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
- Green Card: Labourer Card - For labourers performing general site duties with non-specific or basic site skills.
- Red Card: Apprentice/Training Card - For workers in training, apprentices, or those gaining experience before completing a construction qualification.
- Blue Card: Skilled Worker - For qualified tradespeople such as carpenters or bricklayers who have proven specific skills for their job on site.
- Gold Card: - Higher-Level Skilled Worker - For managers, supervisors, or those with higher-level safety responsibilities.
- Black Card: Management - For professionals such as engineers or site managers who hold Level 4/5 site management qualifications.
- White Card: Academically or Professionally Qualified - For professionals with construction-related degrees or recognised competence from CSCS approved professional bodies.
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Still Have Questions?
Delegates who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce.
You must have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area on 0345 605 0006.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Assessment
The multiple-choice question paper consists of 25 multiple-choice questions: 20 questions are worth one mark each and 5 questions are worth two marks each.
The delegates must obtain 25 marks out of 30 (83%) or more in order to pass the examination.
The examination lasts 30 minutes and must be completed within this time. This is a closed book exam.
Certification
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