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CITB Health and Safety Awareness
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What is the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course?
This course covers vital topics related to health and safety in the construction industry to understand the potential hazards you may face on site. By the time you have completed your CITB Health and Safety Awareness course, you will understand what is expected of you, how you can make a positive contribution to health and safety on site and importantly, why you are being asked to do it.
The CITB Health and Safety Awareness course can be delivered face-to-face in a classroom or virtually via Zoom. This course is also offered as e-Learning, study anytime, anywhere and complete your course at your own pace.
Who is the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course for?
This course is an ideal starting point for those wishing to gain a construction industry accreditation card such as the CSCS Labourer Card also known as a Labourer’s Green card. This course is an RQF Level 1 Award and is suitable for those who have started a career in the construction industry or are about to. Most construction sites in the UK will not allow you to work without this qualification.
CITB Health and Safety Awareness - Key Information
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1-Day Course
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The CITB HSA Course can be used towards your CSCS green labourer's card
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Suitable for those who have started a career in construction
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Most construction sites across the UK require personnel to have completed this qualification
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No formal entry requirements to start the course
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25 multiple choice exam, 30 minutes long
What will I learn on the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course?
You will cover the following content on the CITB HSA course:
- Health and safety laws and regulations that apply to the construction industry
- Hazards and risks that are commonly found on construction sites
- Implementing control measures to prevent accidents and injuries
- How to report incidents, near misses and other issues related to health and safety
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CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course and the CSCS Card
The 1-day CITB Health and Safety Awareness course is part of the Site Safety Plus scheme and will go towards you gaining your CSCS card.
To gain your CSCS card follow these steps:
1. Complete the CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) Course.
2. Complete the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.
You can complete the two steps in any order however, we recommend that you complete the course first so you are better prepared for your Health, Safety and Environment test.
The CITB Health and Safety Awareness course and CSCS cards are valid for 5 years.
How to get your CSCS Card
The video below explains what you need to do to get your CSCS card:
CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course Content
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
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Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to complete a test that consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You will be given 30 minutes to complete the assessment and you will need to get 25 out of 30 marks to pass the test.
You will receive a digital certificate usually within 2 weeks of completing your course.
What happens if I fail the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Assessment?
In the event that delegates fail a CITB assessment paper and they qualify to do a re-sit assessment, the assessment paper can ONLY be taken on the same day.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will need a good understanding of spoken and written English. You will not need any prior health and safety knowledge or qualifications for this course. If you have any worries or concerns please call or chat with us online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about our CITB Health and Safety Awareness training course.
Can I attend the virtual CITB Health and Safety Awareness on a smart phone?
Do I have to complete the CITB Health Safety & Environment test before starting this course?
You do not have to complete the test before starting the course, you can complete the test and the 1 day course in any order. Take a look at our video to find out everything you need to apply for your CSCS card - in less than 90 seconds.
How long does the CITB HSA exam last?
Is this course CITB approved?
What ID can I use for my CITB course?
- Passport: A valid passport of any nationality of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date
- Photo Card Driving Licence: A valid UK only driving licence with a photograph of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date
- Non UK Driving Licence: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date
- Work ID Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must not be more than 6 months out of date (if applicable) and refer to the delegates present employer
- EU Country ID Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must be no more than 6 months out of date
- CITB Scheme Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must be no more than 6 months out of date. Acceptable CITB Scheme cards include CSCS, CPCS, CISRS
- Student ID Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate, as well as year of study (e.g. 2018/2019 or expiration date and name of the institution of study) – must be no more than 6 months out of date
- Citizen Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate and be no more than 6 months out of date
- Proof of Age Card: Cards issued nationally in the UK by VALIDATE UK, bearing the PASS hologram bearing a photograph of the delegate
- Young Scots Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate – must be no more than 6 months out of date
- British Armed Forces Card/Veterans Card: Showing a photograph of the delegate and for an employee or former employee of the Armed Forces only (not a dependent or spouse) – must be no more than 6 months out of date