CITB Health and Safety Awareness

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.

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 law 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

• For a full list of the course objectives, see the Course Content.

  Who is the CITB Heath 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 Labourers Card also known as a labourers 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.

  Course duration

  The CITB Heath and Safety Awareness Course is a 1-day course.

  Mandatory entry requirements

  You will need to be able to read and write English to complete this course, there are no other formal requirements.

CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course Content

At the end of the day delegates will be able to:

• Understand the need to prevent accidents
• Have an understanding of health and safety law
• Identity 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

Assessment

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.

CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course 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.

Once you have booked your Health and Safety Awareness Course:

On receiving payment for your Health and Safety Awareness course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.

This document includes the following details:

• Your chosen course start date
• Course start time at your chosen venue
• Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
• Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course

You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.

Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.

Mandatory entry requirements

You will need to be able to read and write English to complete this course, there are no other formal requirements.

Special considerations

CITB allow "reasonable adjustments" to support delegates. This includes assistance from an invigilator, however adequate time must be given for arrangements to be made before the course starts. If you request support, details will be passed on confidentially to the trainer of the course to assess what arrangements can be made.

Steps to Get Your CSCS Card

The CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course is one of the courses which delegates can complete to gain a CSCS card. Before you can apply for the card you will also need to complete the Health Safety and Environmental Test, this test is 50 multiple choice questions and delegates are allowed 45 minutes to complete the test. The test costs £22.50.

To gain your CSCS card take a look at the video below:

1. Pass your CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test £22.50
2. Attend your 1-day health and safety course available from £120
3. Call 0344 994 4777 and apply for your card at a cost of £36.00

Steps to Get Your ECS Card with a H&S Qualification

1. Complete your IOSH Working Safely or CITB Health & Safety Awareness course.
2. Get proof of employment in the electrical industry (a written reference from your employer) this evidence is needed with your application.

You can attain your ECS card after completing your IOSH Working Safely course (classroom course only) if it has been completed within three years. Register for a MyECS account where you will be able to apply online for your card and upload photos of documents to support your application.

If you have taken your IOSH Working Safely course over three years ago, you will need to take the ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment to find out the next steps you'll need to take to attain your ECS card without a specific health and safety qualification.

CITB Site Safety Plus 1 Day Health and Safety Awareness

The Level 1 Health and Safety Awareness course is part of the Site Safety Plus scheme that provides the framework for the building, civil engineering and allied industries training and career development.

Claim Your Grant on Site Safety Plus Courses:

Find out what CITB courses are eligible for grants by visiting their website.

CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course Online Virtual Classroom

This is an Online Live Virtual Classroom 1-day CITB HSA course delivered using Zoom. This course is a direct replacement for the classroom course as it is trainer-led, which means the trainer will be teaching you in realtime. The CITB Health and Safety Awareness course is one of the most common health and safety courses to attend for those looking to get their CSCS Labourers Card and start working on construction sites in the UK.

How does an Online CITB Health and Safety Awareness course work?

We have been running We have been running virtual online CITB Health and Safety Awareness courses using Zoom Classroom since 2020, and we have put a lot of time and effort into the virtual course’s development to make it a real long-term alternative to classroom courses.

Your trainer will deliver the course online in real-time, so your experience of the CITB HSA course is engaging and interesting. If you have any questions your trainer is there, live, to support your understanding every step of the way.

The course has been adapted to keep you actively involved in the group discussions and activities by using break out rooms for small group work, online quizzes and polling and survey tools. You will learn essential principles of health and safety in the construction industry: hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures and legal requirements.

Benefits of a virtual online course:

• Attend from anywhere, all you need is a laptop, computer or tablet with an internet connection
• Time and cost efficient as no travelling time
• Trainer is live online, so you can ask any questions and the course is fully interactive

What will I learn on the online CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course?

You will cover the following content on the CITB HSA 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.

• Health and safety law 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

For a full list of the course objectives, see the Course Content.

These are exactly the same objectives that you would cover on a classroom-based course.

Who is the CITB Heath 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 Labourers Card also known as a labourers 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.

Course duration

The CITB Heath and Safety Awareness Course is a 1-day course.

Mandatory entry requirements

You will need to be able to read and write English to complete this course, there are no other formal requirements.

Virtual Online CITB Heath and Safety Training

Virtually attend your CITB health and safety course from the comfort of your own home using Zoom classroom. The course is live with a real trainer teaching you in the same way as a classroom course. There are activities designed specifically for the virtual Zoom Classroom or Teams platform which will keep you engaged and interested. When you pass the course, you will achieve the exact same certificate you’d earn in a classroom.

With virtual training you can earn the certificate you need for your job or to get your CSCS Labourers card without leaving your home.

What do I need?

All you need to attend a virtual course is access to a computer, laptop or tablet for the duration of the course, a microphone and webcam. Most laptops have a webcam and microphone built-in. If you’re unsure if you have the right equipment, we can arrange a short test meeting before you book or attend your course to check. You will be fully supported on your CITB Virtual Course.

You’ll join the course using a link in your joining instructions, the course is run on Zoom. Zoom is free to use, you can download it here but if you’d rather not download it you can open the meeting in your browser.

Visit our blog to find out more.

CITB HSA Course Materials

You’ll receive a link to download your workbook as a pdf, easy to take with you to site for reference and, environmentally friendly. You can download your CITB workbook on up to three devices, so you can have it on-screen during your course, on a tablet, your phone, or all three!

Is Virtual Training Right For You?

The video below provides you with more information on virtual training so you can make a decision on whether virtual training is right for you or whether you want to book one of our classroom courses.

CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course Content

At the end of the day delegates will be able to:

• Understand the need to prevent accidents
• Have an understanding of health and safety law
• Identity 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

Assessment

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. On a virtual course, your assessment is taken online whilst the course trainer invigilates. You will be sent a link to your exam at the end of the course, then the trainer will monitor audio and webcams whilst the group complete their assessment.

CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course 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.

Once you have booked your Virtual Health and Safety Awareness Course:

On receiving payment for your Virtual Health and Safety Awareness course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.

This document includes the following details:

• Your chosen course date
• Course start time on Zoom (make sure you are set up and ready 15 minutes before the start time)
• Instructions of how to join a Zoom meeting and the link you will need to attend your course, along with the meeting ID and password
• Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course
• A link to your PDF workbook

Make sure you have access to a pen and a pad for making notes.

Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.

Mandatory entry requirements

You will need to be able to read and write English to complete this course, there are no other formal requirements.

Special considerations

CITB allow “reasonable adjustments” to support delegates. This includes assistance from an invigilator, however adequate time must be given for arrangements to be made before the course starts. If you request support, details will be passed on confidentially to the trainer of the course to assess what arrangements can be made.

Steps to Get Your CSCS Card with an online virtual course

The CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course is one of the courses which delegates can complete to gain a CSCS card. Before you can apply for the card you will also need to complete the Health Safety and Environmental Test, this test is 50 multiple choice questions and delegates are allowed 45 minutes to complete the test. The test costs £22.50.

CITB Site Safety Plus 1 Day Health and Safety Awareness

The Level 1 Health and Safety Awareness course is part of the Site Safety Plus scheme that provides the framework for the building, civil engineering and allied industries training and career development.

To gain your CSCS card take a look at the video below:

1. Pass your CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test £22.50
2. Attend your 1-day health and safety course available from £120
3. Call 0344 994 4777 and apply for your card at a cost of £36.00

Steps to Get Your ECS Card with a H&S Qualification

1. Complete your IOSH Working Safely or CITB Health & Safety Awareness course.
2. Get proof of employment in the electrical industry (a written reference from your employer) this evidence is needed with your application.

You can attain your ECS card after completing your IOSH Working Safely course (classroom course only) if it has been completed within three years. Register for a MyECS account where you will be able to apply online for your card and upload photos of documents to support your application.

If you have taken your IOSH Working Safely course over three years ago, you will need to take the ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment to find out the next steps you’ll need to take to attain your ECS card without a specific health and safety qualification.

Claim Your Grant on Site Safety Plus Courses:

Find out what CITB courses are eligible for grants by visiting their website.

What is the eLearning CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course?

In addition to classroom courses and virtual courses via Zoom, you can now complete the CITB Health and Safety Awareness course as eLearning.

Study in your own time, at your own pace and earn a level 1 health and safety certificate which can be used to support your application for a CSCS labourer card.

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.

This is an eLearning CITB HSA course delivered using our learning platform. This course is a direct replacement for the classroom course but you will have the option of completing the course at your own pace. Find our more about eLearning in our blog. It’s one of the most common health and safety courses to attend for those looking to get their CSCS Labourers Card and start working on construction sites in the UK.

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 law 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
    • For a full list of the course objectives, see the Course Content.

These are exactly the same objectives that you would cover on a classroom-based course.

What’s Included On My eLearning Course?

• • Access to the online course for 12 months
  • Access to your online workbook for 12 months
  • End of course examination

Who is the CITB Heath 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 Labourers Card also known as a labourers 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.

Course duration

The eLearning CITB Heath and Safety Awareness Course will be available to you for 12 months. CITB recommend that you will need 4 hours of study time to complete the course. You have access 24 hours a day to your course and you can complete it in as many sessions as you would like.

Mandatory entry requirements

You will need to be able to read and write English to complete this course, there are no other formal requirements.

CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course Content

At the end of the day delegates will be able to:

• Understand the need to prevent accidents
• Have an understanding of health and safety law
• Identity 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

These are exactly the same objectives that you would cover if you were attending the classroom course.

Assessment

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. Your assessment will be timed and you will not be able to leave the exam and come back to it.

What you will need to complete your eLearning CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course:

It is mandatory for delegates attending the E-Learning CITB Health and Safely Course to have a National Insurance Number.

To complete the course online you’ll need a reliable computer, laptop or large-screen tablet with a good internet connection.

You can not complete the CITB Health and Safety Awareness eLearning course on a mobile handset. 

Minimum Requirements

• Operating system: Windows, Apple or Android.
• Processor: 3 GHz.
• RAM: 2 GB.
• Broadband speed: 512 kbps. (test your speed here)
• Screen resolution: 1024 by 768.
• The most recent version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari.

Assessment Requirements

To take the end of course examination you need a reliable internet connection and a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam, speakers and microphone.

We recommend that you make sure you have access to the relevant equipment before purchasing this course as you may not qualify for a refund. You can test your system now.

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