Summary
This is a 1 day course designed to help those who are about to or have just begun to work in the industry to understand the potential hazards they face on site.
Who is the CITB HSA course for?
This course is an ideal starting point for those wishing to gain an industry accreditation card such as the CSCS Labourers Card also known as a labourers Green card. This course is an alternative route to the QCF Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment for the CSCS Labourer Card.
This course provides a practical summary of Health and Safety, welfare and environmental issues, identifying the delegates responsibilities for looking after themselves and others. It outlines the employers duties and explains what should be done if the worker thinks that anyones health and safety is being put at risk.
Entry Requirements
There is no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will need a good understanding of spoken and written English. If you have any worries or concerns in this areas please call or chat with us online.
Assessment
Assessment will be by multiple choice question paper at the end of the course. Delegates are also expected to be interactive during the course.
Progression
Once delegates have completed their Health and Safety Awareness course some will progress to the SSSTS course for supervisors on site.
CITB Construction Levy
If you are a construction business or employer based in Great Britain you can register with the CITB and have access to CITB funding.
You can then claim grants, £50 per day, for staff you declare on your Levy Return who receive training.
How do I claim?
It's simple to claim your grant, just provide the below information to Project Skills Solutions before or on the course so we can include on the delegate's registration form.
- Employer's name.
- Employer's address.
- Employer's 7-digit CITB registration number.
