Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Health and Safety

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Health and Safety

Course Content:
This course will prepare building operatives/craftsmen/supervisors for the construction skills certification scheme.

Subjects studied include: Accident Prevention and Reporting, Health and Welfare, Manual Handling, Personal Protective Equipement, Emergency Procedures and First Aid, Fire Prevention and Control, Safety Signs and Signals, Noise and Vibration.

Entry Requirements:
Working or preparing to work in the Construction Industry.

Study Mode:
Part Time and Evening.

DISTANCE LEARNING
Aim:
This course is aimed at interested individuals who wish to know more about existing and new Health and Safety legislation. The target market is trades persons, general workers, local building control officers, housing inspectors and anyone who has to be on construction sites.

Length of Study:
20-30 hours of directed study

Entry Requirements:
Trainee card (studying a college course) (all other CSCS cards require working toward VQ)

Contents:
General Responsibilities, Accident Prevention and Reporting, Heath and Welfare, Manual Handling, Working at Height, Personal Protective Equipment, Emergency Procedures and First Aid, Safe Use of Hazardous Substances, Electrical Safety, Hand Held Equipment and Tools, Fire Prevention and Control, Safety Signs and Signals, Site Transport and Safety, Noise and Vibration, Excavations and Confined Spaces.

Study Method:
Online learning materials with tutor support

Assessment:
Multiple choice test

Cost:
£200