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Applying For Your CSCS Green Card

Online Level 1 Health, Safety & Awareness Course For CSCS Green Card

To get a CSCS Green Card you must complete the Level 1 Online Health, Safety and Awareness (HS&A) qualification or equivalent. This used to mean you had to take time out of your working day to attend a full day classroom training session. Now the Online Health, Safety & Awareness course allows you to complete the training from your computer in half the time and in the comfort of your own home. Once completed it is valid for 5 years and you will be eligible to apply for a CSCS Green Card. 

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The Three Stages

There are three stages that need to be provided for in obtaining your CSCS Green Labourer Card:

  1. Obtain a Health and Safety qualification related to a construction site environment i.e.
    • Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment E-Learning course
  2. Pass the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test
  3. Apply to the CSCS for the card and pay the required fee

Stage 1: Complete L1 Health & Safety Course

Undertaking an appropriate Health & Safety Awareness Course (HSA) is the first step in obtaining the CSCS Labourer (Green) Card.

 

These courses provide an introduction to operating safely on a construction site and covers the following subject areas:

  • Health and Safety legislation
  • The prevention of accidents
  • Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
  • Operating in a safe manner and seeking support/advice
  • Your role (in regard to safety) on a construction site
  • Recognising and reporting unsafe acts

Stage 2: The CITB: Health, Safety and Environment Test

The second stage in obtaining your CSCS Labourer (Green) Card application is to book and pass the CITB: Health, Safety & Environment test.

 

This test can be undertaken at approved test centres and can be booked via the CITB Website or you can call the booking line on 0344 994 4488.

 

The test consists of 50 multiple choice questions.

 

You must pass this test prior to applying for the card and must have done so within the last two years.

Stage 3: Applying for the CSCS (Green) Labourer Card

On successful completion of stages 1 and 2 you will then be in a position to apply for your CSCS Labourer (Green) Card.

 

This can be done online here or over the phone on 0344 99 44 777 – but please ensure you email evidence of your qualifications (stage 1 and 2) to cscs@citb.co.uk prior to calling.

 

You should also be aware that the cost of a CSCS card is £36.00 when applying to them directly.

 

Alternatively you could book our CSCS Green Card Package here and leave all the booking and application arrangements to Matrix Safety.

What do I need to know about the Health, Safety & Awareness (HSA) Course?

This course is suitable for you if you are either considering, or are already working within the construction and civil engineering industry. The course aims to educate you on all of the potential hazards that may present themselves whilst working on site, and provides practical advice on keeping both yourself and others safe in a workplace setting. Once completed you will have a firm understanding of the following:

  • Health & Safety law
  • How to report unsafe acts in order to prevent accidents
  • The need to prevent accidents.
  • Both risk assessments and method statements
  • Performing safely in your job role and asking for advice where necessary
  • How your role fits into the control and management of the construction site

Why should I do it online?

There are a number of benefits that come with completing your Health, Safety & Awareness course online including the following:

  • Up to 100% pass rate currently
  • Complete the course in less than 4 hours from home
  • Officially accredited
  • No need to take a day off work
  • Learning Modules can be completed on a smartphone
  • Dedicated staff support
  • Short exam from a laptop/computer and not at a test centre
  • Immediate training at times that work for you
  • No travel needed

Who Needs One?

The CSCS Green Card is required by construction sites if you are going to work there and carry out manual labour to assist with the building, repairing and cleaning of structures and sites. The card provides holders with the knowledge of the main hazards they could come across whilst working onsite.

How Long Do They Last?

CSCS Green Cards are valid for two years on first application. Workers who continue in labouring roles can renew for five years by providing evidence they are employed in a labouring role.

Why Are They Required?

CSCS Cards prove that holders have completed appropriate training required to work onsite. They help contractors and employers control site access using cards using readers, tablets or mobiles avoiding the need to manually record this. Cards also play an important part in improving standards and safety on UK construction sites through raising awareness of individuals responsibilities for health and safety along with best working practices.

Are They A Legal Requirement?

Although CSCS Cards are not a legal requirement the majority of house builders, recruitment agencies and large contractors require labourers and visitors to hold a valid CSCS Green Labourers card.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    This course is recommended for individuals who are living in the UK, are working in the general construction and need to work on construction sites which require CSCS Cards for entry. Most significantly, this course is essential for those wishing to apply for a CSCS Green Labourers Card.

    The CSCS Green Labourer card replaced the construction site operative (CSO) in 2014. This made completing a level 1 Health Safety and Awareness qualification mandatory to be able to get a CSCS Green Card. This was introduced to ensure all site workers had a minimum level of training through the Health, Safety and Awareness Qualification.

    The health safety and awareness course are accredited and will allow you to gain the Level 1 award in Health and Safety in a construction environment equivalent upon completion. This is an essential step in applying for a CSCS Green Operatives Card.

    Please note:

    • A unique email address is required to create an account.
    • A computer/laptop PC, with a webcam, speaker, microphone and google chrome web browser that meets the minimum specifications is required to complete the course. The use of Safari as a browser or a Chromebook is NOT compatible with this course.
    • You will need to complete the exam registration form and have ID ready to complete your exam.
    • The exam can only be attempted following the completion of the entire course.
    • Candidates are required to present valid photo ID such as a passport, driving licence, or work related card (photo + full name) prior to the exam.
    • Missed or failed exams will be subject to a re-booking fee of up to £60.
    • The course does not include either the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives or a CSCS card, which must be booked separately and is available on our website.
    • Once your final exam is completed it may take up to 7-10 days for your certification to arrive from the awarding body. This is the industry standard for this course.
    • The course and its final assessment can ONLY be completed in English.
    • The course is nontransferable between candidates.
    • The course is non-refundable.