The CSCS came to prominence in 1995, a time in the construction sector when accidents, injuries and fatalities were at an unacceptably high level.
The government of the day, along with the Health and Safety Executive, identified a major contributor to this state of affairs was a lack health and safety training in the industry. The diverse range of different trades lacked a standard health and safety test along the lines of the CORGI system.
The solution: To produce a standardised test which measured health and safety knowledge and competence across the entire range of construction trades.
The aim: To have all site workers hold the right CSCS card for the work they undertake, and construction contractors and clients to maximise potential benefits of a qualified workforce. Principal Contractors are expected to carry out more rigorous on-site checks using smart technology to reduce fraudulent use of the cards.
Currently there are 1.9 million CSCS card holders, with 38 affiliated schemes including plant, electrical, scaffold and demolition, with environmental questions now included in the test.
The 13 types of CSCS cards:
- Academically Qualified Person
- Apprentice
- Blue Skilled Worker
- Experienced Technical Supervisor or Manager
- Experienced Worker
- Gold Skilled Worker
- Industry Placement
- Labourer
- Manager
- Professionally Qualified Person
- Provisional (temporary only)
- Supervisory
- Trainee
Overview:
Aims & Objectives:
Following the course, those attending the will have gained:
- Familiarity with the background and test procedures
- Awareness of the type of questions asked at the test
- The ability to confidently take the CITB Health and Safety and Environment Test
Course Outline:
The course will be tailored to the requirements of those attending, covering in sufficient depth the test questions relating to the following:
- Legal and management
- Health & Welfare
- General Safety
- High risk activities
- Environment
- Specialist activities
Mode of Delivery:
Each section will be introduced by the tutor followed by interactive involvement of the delegates.
Material from the CITB will be used as appropriate to illustrate:
- The type of questions
- The 12 behavioral case studies
- The 16 knowledge question core areas.
Intended For:
Anyone who is preparing for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.
Pre-Course Requirements:
Each delegate will be expected to bring a copy of the relevant CITB book, which covers the questions relating to the test to be taken.
