Course Aims
CITB accredited course providing delegates with a summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Delegates will also be given the knowledge to identify individual responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, what the employer’s duties are and what should be done if anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.
This remote learning and examination option for the market-leading HSA (Health & Safety Awareness) course has been created to allow delegates to gain and develop the required knowledge outside of the classroom.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
Microsoft Teams MUST be installed beforehand to ensure you can participate successfully.
- User Guide and further information here.
Now Available
- You can now book your Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) CSCS Operatives Touchscreen Test through HSS Training.
Classroom Training
This course is also available as a full-day classroom based Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) course, please click here to find out more and view classroom dates.
The training and examination for this course will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams, but will follow the same curriculum as the classroom HSA course and the same standard of training will be delivered, meeting all Scheme Rules.
Agenda
The course aims to ensure that individual responsibilities are understood, covering:
- Why they are carrying out their identified duties
- What is expected of them
- Contributing to the safety of the workplace
At the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the need to prevent accidents
- Have an understanding of health and safety law
- Identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site
- Understand the need for risk assessments and method statements
- Appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure
- Report unsafe acts to prevent an accident
Theory Test
Individual oral test with explanation of pass requirements.
Please note digital CITB books are included as part of your course materials. If you would like to purchase a physical copy of the books please speak to a member of the team on 0345 605 0006.
Delegates who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
Virtual Classroom
This course will be delivered via video conferencing using Microsoft Teams Virtual Classroom. This allows two-way communication, ensuring the course is interactive with delegates having the opportunity to ask questions. Each delegate in attendance must have a webcam and microphone, to provide evidence of identity and the ability to answer all examination questions. For more information on how to use Microsoft Teams Click Here.
Hardware requirements
Devices Requirement
- Standard laptop camera, microphone, and speakers
- For a better experience with video calls and online meetings, we recommend using a computer that has a 2.0 GHz processor and 4.0 GB RAM (or higher)
- Desktop PC
- Computer and processor: Minimum 1.6 GHz (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Memory: 2.0 GB RAM
- Hard disk: 3.0 GB of available disk space
- Display: 1024 x 768 screen resolution
- Graphics hardware: Minimum of 128 MB graphics memory
- Operating system: Windows 10, or Windows 8.1 in 32-bit and 64-bit
- Video: USB 2.0 video camera
- Mac
- Processor: Minimum Intel processor, Core 2 Duo or higher
- Memory: 2.0 GB RAM
- Hard disk: 1.5 GB of available disk space
- Display: 1280 x 800 or higher resolution
- Operating system: Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later
- Video: Compatible webcam
- Voice Compatible microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Assessment
The multiple-choice question paper consists of 25 multiple-choice questions: 20 questions are worth one mark each and 5 questions are worth two marks each.
The delegates must obtain 25 marks out of 30 (83%) or more in order to pass the examination.
The examination lasts 30 minutes and must be completed within this time. This is a closed book exam.
Certification
CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) Remote Learning Course FAQs
About CITB
About the Course
Who Should Attend
How the Training Works
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Still Have Questions?
Course Aims
CITB accredited course providing delegates with a summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues.
Delegates will also be given the knowledge to identify individual responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, what the employer’s duties are and what should be done if anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.
This remote learning and examination option for the market-leading HSA (Health & Safety Awareness) course has been created to allow delegates to gain and develop the required knowledge outside of the classroom.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
Microsoft Teams MUST be installed beforehand to ensure you can participate successfully.
- User Guide and further information here.
Now Available
- You can now book your Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) CSCS Operatives Touchscreen Test through HSS Training.
Classroom Training
This course is also available as a full-day classroom based Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) course, please click here to find out more and view classroom dates.
The training and examination for this course will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams, but will follow the same curriculum as the classroom HSA course and the same standard of training will be delivered, meeting all Scheme Rules.
Agenda
The course aims to ensure that individual responsibilities are understood, covering:
- Why they are carrying out their identified duties
- What is expected of them
- Contributing to the safety of the workplace
At the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the need to prevent accidents
- Have an understanding of health and safety law
- Identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site
- Understand the need for risk assessments and method statements
- Appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure
- Report unsafe acts to prevent an accident
Theory Test
Individual oral test with explanation of pass requirements.
Please note digital CITB books are included as part of your course materials. If you would like to purchase a physical copy of the books please speak to a member of the team on 0345 605 0006.
CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) Remote Learning Course FAQs
About CITB
About the Course
Who Should Attend
How the Training Works
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Still Have Questions?
Delegates who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry as a member of the workforce.
Please Note: The minimum age of attendance for this course is 16 years old, however delegates who are under the age of 18 must bring a completed parental consent form to the first day of the training course.
Virtual Classroom
This course will be delivered via video conferencing using Microsoft Teams Virtual Classroom. This allows two-way communication, ensuring the course is interactive with delegates having the opportunity to ask questions. Each delegate in attendance must have a webcam and microphone, to provide evidence of identity and the ability to answer all examination questions. For more information on how to use Microsoft Teams Click Here.
Hardware requirements
Devices Requirement
- Standard laptop camera, microphone, and speakers
- For a better experience with video calls and online meetings, we recommend using a computer that has a 2.0 GHz processor and 4.0 GB RAM (or higher)
- Desktop PC
- Computer and processor: Minimum 1.6 GHz (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Memory: 2.0 GB RAM
- Hard disk: 3.0 GB of available disk space
- Display: 1024 x 768 screen resolution
- Graphics hardware: Minimum of 128 MB graphics memory
- Operating system: Windows 10, or Windows 8.1 in 32-bit and 64-bit
- Video: USB 2.0 video camera
- Mac
- Processor: Minimum Intel processor, Core 2 Duo or higher
- Memory: 2.0 GB RAM
- Hard disk: 1.5 GB of available disk space
- Display: 1280 x 800 or higher resolution
- Operating system: Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later
- Video: Compatible webcam
- Voice Compatible microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Assessment
The multiple-choice question paper consists of 25 multiple-choice questions: 20 questions are worth one mark each and 5 questions are worth two marks each.
The delegates must obtain 25 marks out of 30 (83%) or more in order to pass the examination.
The examination lasts 30 minutes and must be completed within this time. This is a closed book exam.
