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Questions and Answer related to CSCS Course

Recently the demand for workforce in the construction industry has increased to bridge the gap which got created due to pandemic. So if you are looking to work on site then it is the right time for you to apply for the CSCS Card.

What is CSCS Card?

CSCS is the leading skills certification scheme of the construction sector and there are certain sets of cards that they issue to you in order to access and operate safely on site. This acts as proof that the cardholder has sufficient knowledge and is professionally trained in the health and safety of their respective trade. This also certifies that they hold construction industry-recognized qualifications.

How to get CSCS Card?

Read:Applying for CSCS cards or Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards

For different cards, there are different requirements.

For Provisional Card – You only need to pass 45 minute touch screen CITB health and safety environment test for the operative. After passing the test you can apply to CSCS to get your card issued.

Read: CITBTest is important. Know the reasons

For Green Card – You only need to pass 45 minute touch screen CITB health and safety environment test for operative and also have to complete CSCS Health, Safety and Awareness Course or Level 1 Award which is equivalent to HAS Course (Health, Safety and Environment Course). This is popularly known as 1 day course.

For other cards – For different cards, there are different requirements so it is best to visit the official website of CSCS to get more information or write to us at constructioncard@gmail.com. We will be really happy to help you.

What are the focus areas in CSCS Course?

CSCS Course focuses on

  • General Safety
  • Health and Welfare
  • Legal and Management
  • Environment
  • High Risk Activities

Areas in which you will be having knowledge after attending CSCS Course

At the end of CSCS Health, Safety and Awareness course participants will be able to understand:

  • How to work safely on site without health hazards
  • How to prevent accidents for yourself and others
  • Health and safety laws
  • The importance of working safely in building construction environment and knowing when to stop work and ask for suggestions and advice.
  • How to report “near misses” so that in future accidents can be avoided
  • The importance and need for risk assessments and method statements

How to book CSCS Course?

There are many organisations that provide CSCS Course. You can easily search those companies and get yourself enrolled.

What is cost of CSCS Course?

Different companies charge a different amount for CSCS Course even the course content which they deliver is almost similar and is not having much difference in terms of quality so select the company which is providing you course an affordable price.

Which is better Level 1 Award or HSA Course (Health Safety and Awareness course)

- Level 1 award is valid for lifetime so indirectly serves as a qualification. So when you want to renew your card after 5 years than you just have to pass CITB Test and get your card renewed.

- Health Safety Awareness Course is valid only for 5 years so after 5 years when you want to apply to renew your card you have to do it once again.

For more information you can read: HOWTO GET CSCS CARD

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