Taking the CSCS test

In most cases, to apply for a CSCS card, you must have passed the Construction Skills Health and Safety test within the past two years. Exemptions to this requirement are listed below.

If you have achieved a construction related NVQ or SVQ within the last two years and are applying for a CSCS card for the first time, you are not required to pass a ConstructionSkills health and safety test. This is only available to new applications and cannot be used for card renewals.

CSCS has a mutual recognition agreement with FAS (Eire) Safepass which acts as an exemption to the ConstructionSkills Health and Safety Test requirement.

The type of card being applied for will determine the level of test that needs to be taekn. CSCS Further on this can be found here.

Booking - To book a Construction Skills Health and Safety Test online click here or you can call the information and booking line on 0870 600 4020. If the person taking the test needs additional support eg accessibility or literacy please call the booking line to discuss the requirements.

Construction Skills Health and Safety

This page will give you an overview of our Construction Skills course.

Duration		9am - 4.30pm

Description		CSCS cards are increasingly demanded as proof of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others. They cover hundreds of occupations so whatever you do in construction there will be a card that is suitable for you. This course prepares delegates to take the operatives test enabling them to be confident in the test and beyond. The course will give delegates a good grounding in basic site health and safety, saving time and money when they arrive on site.




Objectives		By the end of the course the student will be able to - Be aware of the hazardous nature of construction sites and construction work. Identify the primary hazards and risks associated with construction work Appreciate the precautions to be taken for protection against the risks Understand the importance of recognising significant risks and of taking sensible action to put things right Understand the scope of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 whether employers, employees, self-employed contractors etc Understand the importance of the policies and procedures on site Be aware of emergency and contingency arrangement which could be implemented in the event of an incident or accident, and capable of participating in supporting such arrangements


















Prerequisites		None

Suitability		The course is aimed at anyone involved in the construction or refurbishment industry. From managers to operatives, from architects to site visitors.


Typical Clients		Building contractors, renovators, fit out companies, road contractors, Construction tradesmen, managers and supervisors, construction site specialist visitors, plant operators etc.


Certification		On completion of this course delegates will receive a competency certificate for the material covered and will be prepared to take the CSCS exam at the nearest testing centre.




Course Size		Maximum course attendance is 12


Course Price		£50 + VAT (per delegate) £350 + VAT (in house for up to 12 delegates)

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