On successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to: Have an understanding of health and safety law.
Understand the need to prevent accidents and report unsafe acts. Understand the need for risk assessments and method statements.
Requirements
Laptop or Desktop
Internet
Classroom
Frequently Asked Question
Every type of CSCS card has an application fee of £36. On top of that, there's the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test (widely known as the CSCS test). You'll have to shell out another £22.50 for that.
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) measure your competency in a set of frameworks from a particular skill. Level 2 NVQs are required for blue-skilled CSCS cards, Level 3 NVQs are required for gold cards, and Level 5, 6, and 7 NVQs are required for black cards.
In order to apply for the CSCS Card you need to undertake 2 exams. The cost of the exams and one days training if required is outlined below: BCS Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Exam Only) - £30. CIBT Health Safety & Environment Test (CSCS Card Test) (Exam Only) - £25.
Black CSCS card – Manager
Black CSCS card – Manager
This card is the highest available CSCS card and is for manager and technical occupations. This advanced level card requires both: Experience as a manager within the construction industry.
Upon successful completion of both tests, you will be issued a green CSCS labourer card, valid for 5 years before refresher training and a test are required. The CSCS course is typically completed in 1 day.
All CSCS Cards require you to take the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test before you can apply. This is the same for both renewing a card or applying for the first time. So what test do you I need to take? You likely need to take the Operatives test (but it's important to check first).
In order to pass, you will need to get 45 out of the 50 questions right. This doesn't leave a lot of room for error. So if you want to know how to pass a CSCS Test first-time, it really is important to revise as much as possible.
70 or higher
The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) exam is comprised of two sections that test the candidate's knowledge, skill, and ability in the Scientific Foundations and Practical/Applied areas. To pass any NSCA certification exam, you must earn a scaled score of 70 or higher.
