CITB Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness Course

The CITB Health and Safety Awareness course is intended for those who are about to enter the construction and civil engineering industry as members of the workforce. It is a compulsory requirement for anyone seeking to apply for a CSCS Green Card. The HSA training course is also ideal for those looking to refresh their knowledge when renewing certification.

Course Content

The CITB Health and Safety Awareness training course aims to ensure that delegates understand their responsibilities so they can successfully pass the CITB test and contribute to a safe workplace. Topics include:

• Why duties are carried out and what is expected of each worker.
• Preventing accidents and reducing risks on site
• An introduction to health and safety law
• The role of the individual in the control and management of the site
• The importance of risk assessments and method statements
• Performing work safely and responsibly and stopping to ask for advice when unsure
• Recognising and reporting unsafe acts and conditions to prevent accidents

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the CITB HSA course, delegates will become more confident and knowledgeable about the health and safety requirements for construction work and hazardous sites. This training course is essential for gaining the knowledge to work safely on site and enables you to be one step closer to becoming a qualified CSCS operative.

• Demonstrate an understanding of how to prevent accidents
• Show awareness of relevant health and safety legislation
• Recognise how their role fits into site safety management
• Understand the importance of risk assessments and method statements
• Appreciate the need to work safely and seek guidance when necessary
• Feel confident to report unsafe acts to protect themselves and others

Certification

The CITB Health and Safety Awareness training course is the minimum requirement needed to apply for a CSCS Green Labourer Card. This card is proof that you are qualified and legally allowed to work on construction sites, and this form of ID will be checked upon entry to every construction site.

For delegates looking to advance beyond health & safety awareness, we also offer specialist training like NRSWA training options to develop street works competencies.

Course Duration

Delegates benefit from the CITB Health and Safety Awareness course taking place over 1 day between 08:00-17:00, with an included lunch break.

Course Requirements

To take part in the CITB Health and Safety Awareness training course:

• All delegates must bring valid photographic identification.
• Delegates should arrive on time and be prepared to participate fully.
• Lunch is not provided – delegates should bring their own. Tea and coffee facilities may be available.
• You must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.
• 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.

Examination Board

This course is accredited by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the UK’s main training board that supports the construction industry to have a skilled, qualified and competent workforce. Explore our other CITB courses.

Assessment

Delegates will take part in interactive, group discussions led by one of our training specialists, learning about health and safety on construction sites and then proceed with a theory test.

• The course is interactive, with group participation encouraged
• Delegates will complete a multiple-choice test at the end of the CITB Health and Safety Awareness course
• Successful candidates will receive certification confirming their eligibility to apply for the CSCS Green Card. An in-date CITB Operatives Health, Safety & Environment test is also required