Description
Course Overview
This course is for candidates who have completed their Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course and want to prepare for the touch screen test. The course reviews the key learning objectives of the Level 1 course including Accident Reporting, Environmental Awareness, Health and Welfare facilities, fire safety and hazardous substances.
This course concludes with a 50 question test that has been produced in the style of the touch screen test.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand your role and responsibilities in the workplace.
- Define and explain the numerous hazards and safer work practices within the work environment.
- Identify safety signs, safety equipment, especially PPE and procedures at the workplace.
- Understand issues around site and environmental safety due to waste control and site traffic.
Stage 1: CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course
Undertaking the CITB: Health & Safety Awareness Course (HSA) is the first step in obtaining the CSCS Labourer (Green) Card.
The course provides an introduction to operating safely on a construction site and covers the following subject areas:
- Health and Safety legislation
- The prevention of accidents
- Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Operating in a safe manner and seeking support/advice
- Your role (in regard to safety) on a construction site
- Recognising and reporting unsafe acts
Stage 2: The CITB: Health, Safety and Environment Test
The second stage in obtaining your CSCS Labourer (Green) Card application is to book and pass the CITB: Health, Safety & Environment test.
This test can be undertaken at approved test centres and can be booked via the CITBÂ Website or you can call the booking line on 0344 994 4488.
The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions and it costs £21.
You must pass this test prior to applying for the card and must have done so within the last two years.
Stage 3: Applying for the CSCS (Green) Labourer Card
On successful completion of stages 1 and 2 you will then be in a position to apply for your CSCS Labourer (Green) Card. This can be done over the phone on 0344 99 44 777 – but please ensure you email evidence of your qualifications (stage 1 and 2) to cscs@citb.co.uk prior to calling.
Further Progression
Once you have completed your touch screen test and qualified for your CSCS green card you may be interested in taking some of our other Health and Safety courses that cover common hazards encountered in the construction industry. This could include Asbestos Awareness, Noise Awareness, Working at Height or Working in Confined Spaces.
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at people who have completed their Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course and want to prepare for the touch screen test.
The Three Stages
There are three stages that need to be provided for in obtaining your CSCS Card:
- Obtain a Health and Safety qualification related to a construction site environment i.e. Complete the CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) course
- Pass the Health Safety And Environment Online Test
- Apply for the card and pay the required fee
Course Modules
Module 1: General Responsibilities
Module 2: Accident Reporting and Recording
Module 3: First Aid and Emergency Procedures
Module 4:Â Personal Protective Equipment
Module 5: Environmental Awareness and Waste Control
Module 6: Dust and Fumes (Respiratory Hazards)
Module 7: Noise and Vibration
Module 8: Health and Welfare
Module 9: Manual Handling
Module 10:Â Safety Warning Signs
Module 11:Â Fire Prevention and Control
Module 12: Electrical Safety, Tools and Equipment
Module 13: Site Transport Safety and Lifting Operations
Module 14:Â Working at Height
Module 15: Hazardous Substances
Module 16:Â Mock Test
Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.
This course can help you to prepare for the CITB touch screen test as it will give you a refresher on all the key learning objectives along with giving you a chance to answer questions that are presented in a similar style to those in the actual test.
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