CSCS Health and Safety Awareness Course (CSCS Green Laborer Card)

This is the one-day course that all new entrants into the construction industry must pass before applying for a CSCS green laborer card.

Construction Basics CSCS

This course is equivalent to the CITB Awareness Course for content covered and assessments.

Accredited Training

This course is delivered by an OCN London center and has level 1 accreditation.

 
 

FAQ’s:

What can I do with a CSCS Green Card?

A CSCS Green Card shows construction that you have basic health and safety awareness to enter a construction site. A green CSCS card does not demonstrate your level of skills or competence as a tradesperson.

Is a CSCS Card a Legal Requirement?

No. A CSCS green card is not legally required to work on a construction site in the United Kingdom. However, it may be the policy of any construction company you work for to require all people to hold a CSCS card before they can enter the site.

Where do you deliver the CSCS Health and Safety Awareness Course?

We can offer the CSCS Card Online as part of a Construction Pro Course Bundle, or,

We can deliver the course at employer premises or anywhere your sponsoring organisation may decide. There are some conditions that must be met, however:

  • Rooms must be quiet for exam purposes

  • Enough natural or forced light for candidates to read from a projector / TV screen

  • Tables and chairs available for all candidates who are taking the course

What will I learn?

  • Purpose of a risk assessment

  • Typical hazards and risks on a construction site

  • State the importance of manual handling awareness

  • The importance of working safely at height

  • Identify risks to your health in a construction environment

  • State hazards and risks of moving plant and machinery on a construction site

How will I be assessed?

  • There is a combination of classroom work and multiple-choice exams.

Who delivers your training?

  • Experienced construction professionals with formal health and safety qualifications.

How much does the training cost?

We charge for group bookings only.

  • Our current fee is £1,000 per course, for up to 15 delegates per class. This is less than £70 per person.

We encourage all of our clients to maximize the number of delegates to get the best possible value out of the course.