This remote learning course allows delegates to complete the CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) course outside of the classroom, with training delivered live via Microsoft Teams.
The course is intended to help delegates understand:
- Their own responsibilities for looking after their health and safety, and that of others
- The responsibilities of employers and others on site
- How to recognise hazards and risks
- Why site rules, safe working practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) are important
- What to do if they identify an unsafe situation or believe someone's health and safety may be at risk
The course covers five key areas of health, safety, welfare and environmental awareness:
- General rules, regulations and responsibilities
- Who is responsible for safety?
- What are your duties at work?
- Health and welfare
- How to keep clean and safe.
- Key information about welfare facilities on site.
- General safety
- What is a hazard?
- What is a risk?
- High-risk activities
- What types of work are more dangerous?
- How to stay safe when working from height.
- Environmental awareness
- How to protect the environment.
- What to do with waste or spills.
What will you do on the course?
The course is designed to be interactive, with activities including:
- Talking about safety with others in class
- Looking at pictures and signs and dealing with scenarios and real-life case studies
- Short workbook activities to make safety decisions
- Game style activities to make safety decisions
- Learning how to spot hazards and risks in real situations that you may face on site
Assessment
The course ends with a 30-minute, closed book multiple choice test.
The test consists of 25 questions, with a total of 30 marks available:
- 20 questions worth 1 mark each
- 5 questions worth 2 marks each
A minimum score of 25 out of 30 marks (83%) is required to pass.
Anyone working in, or alongside, the construction and civil engineering sector.
It is ideal for:
- New entrants & Apprentices: Anyone beginning a career in construction or civil engineering
- Refreshing Certification: Anyone whose previous CITB Health & Safety Awareness certificate is more than 5 years old and needs to renew their certification
- CSCS Card Applicants: Those wanting to obtain a Green CSCS Card. Taking this course and passing the CITB, Health, Safety and Environment test is a mandatory requirement to secure this card. The CITB, Health, Safety and Environment Test can be booked directly with HSS Training.
Course Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, delegates should:
- Be aged 16 or over. Delegates under 18 must bring a completed CITB Parental Consent Form to the first day of training
- Have a good understanding of written and spoken English. If you have any concerns about this, please refer to our FAQs or 'additional support' section below.
- Have access to a laptop or PC, working webcam, microphone and speakers with Microsoft Teams installed.
Additional Support
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
Certification
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a CITB Health & Safety Awareness certificate valid for five years.
CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) Remote Learning Course FAQs
About CITB
Q1. What is CITB?
The Construction Industry Training board (CITB) is the UK's industry body for construction training. It sets standards, provides accredited construction courses, and aims to help improve health, safety and skills across the construction sector.
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About the Course
Q2. What is the CITB Health & Safety Awareness Remote Learning course?
The HSA course is a one-day introduction to health and safety for people working on or around construction sites, delivered live via Microsoft Teams. It follows the same curriculum and CITB Scheme Rules as the classroom course.
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Q3. What topics are covered in the HSA course?
General health and safety responsibilities, health and welfare, hazards and risks, high-risk activities, working at height, PPE, site vehicles and environmental awareness, including waste, spills, dust and noise.
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Q4. How long does the HSA Remote Learning course take?
The course runs for 1 day.
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Who Should Attend
Q5. Who should take this course?
Those who are new to construction or civil engineering, those working towards a CSCS Labourer (Green) Card, and anyone who needs to renew their certificate that is more than five years old.
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Q6. Do I need any previous qualifications?
No formal qualifications are required. Delegates should be competent in written and spoken English. The course content is suitable for all ability levels.
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How the Training Works
Q7. Can I take the HSA Remote learning course in-person?
Yes, you can take this course in person or remotely with training delivered by a CITB-approved HSS trainer. To find out more about the in person option, you can visit the CITB - Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) course page.
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Q8. What do I need to bring to the remote course?
You'll need a computer or laptop with a working webcam, microphone and speakers, plus photo ID and your national insurance number. Tablets and phones are not permitted. Full instructions will be provided once your booking is confirmed.
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Assessments & Certification
Q9. How is the HSA Remote Learning course assessed?
The course ends with a 30-minute closed book multiple choice assessment. Your trainer will explain the assessment requirements and give you opportunities to practice during the course.
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Q10. Will I receive a certificate after passing?
Yes, successful delegates receive a digital CITB Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness certificate, valid for 5 years.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q11. Does this course help me get a CSCS Labourer's Green Card?
Yes, successfully completing this course together with the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test, supports delegates in applying for a CSCS Labourer's Green Card.
_________________________________________________________________________________ Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q12. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you feel you’d benefit from additional support, whether you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, a specific learning need or if English isn’t your first language, please refer to our Reasonable Adjustments Guide for more information.
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Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This remote learning course allows delegates to complete the CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) course outside of the classroom, with training delivered live via Microsoft Teams.
The course is intended to help delegates understand:
- Their own responsibilities for looking after their health and safety, and that of others
- The responsibilities of employers and others on site
- How to recognise hazards and risks
- Why site rules, safe working practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) are important
- What to do if they identify an unsafe situation or believe someone's health and safety may be at risk
The course covers five key areas of health, safety, welfare and environmental awareness:
- General rules, regulations and responsibilities
- Who is responsible for safety?
- What are your duties at work?
- Health and welfare
- How to keep clean and safe.
- Key information about welfare facilities on site.
- General safety
- What is a hazard?
- What is a risk?
- High-risk activities
- What types of work are more dangerous?
- How to stay safe when working from height.
- Environmental awareness
- How to protect the environment.
- What to do with waste or spills.
What will you do on the course?
The course is designed to be interactive, with activities including:
- Talking about safety with others in class
- Looking at pictures and signs and dealing with scenarios and real-life case studies
- Short workbook activities to make safety decisions
- Game style activities to make safety decisions
- Learning how to spot hazards and risks in real situations that you may face on site
Assessment
The course ends with a 30-minute, closed book multiple choice test.
The test consists of 25 questions, with a total of 30 marks available:
- 20 questions worth 1 mark each
- 5 questions worth 2 marks each
A minimum score of 25 out of 30 marks (83%) is required to pass.
CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) Remote Learning Course FAQs
About CITB
Q1. What is CITB?
The Construction Industry Training board (CITB) is the UK's industry body for construction training. It sets standards, provides accredited construction courses, and aims to help improve health, safety and skills across the construction sector.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q2. What is the CITB Health & Safety Awareness Remote Learning course?
The HSA course is a one-day introduction to health and safety for people working on or around construction sites, delivered live via Microsoft Teams. It follows the same curriculum and CITB Scheme Rules as the classroom course.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q3. What topics are covered in the HSA course?
General health and safety responsibilities, health and welfare, hazards and risks, high-risk activities, working at height, PPE, site vehicles and environmental awareness, including waste, spills, dust and noise.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q4. How long does the HSA Remote Learning course take?
The course runs for 1 day.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q5. Who should take this course?
Those who are new to construction or civil engineering, those working towards a CSCS Labourer (Green) Card, and anyone who needs to renew their certificate that is more than five years old.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q6. Do I need any previous qualifications?
No formal qualifications are required. Delegates should be competent in written and spoken English. The course content is suitable for all ability levels.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q7. Can I take the HSA Remote learning course in-person?
Yes, you can take this course in person or remotely with training delivered by a CITB-approved HSS trainer. To find out more about the in person option, you can visit the CITB - Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) course page.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q8. What do I need to bring to the remote course?
You'll need a computer or laptop with a working webcam, microphone and speakers, plus photo ID and your national insurance number. Tablets and phones are not permitted. Full instructions will be provided once your booking is confirmed.
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q9. How is the HSA Remote Learning course assessed?
The course ends with a 30-minute closed book multiple choice assessment. Your trainer will explain the assessment requirements and give you opportunities to practice during the course.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. Will I receive a certificate after passing?
Yes, successful delegates receive a digital CITB Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness certificate, valid for 5 years.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q11. Does this course help me get a CSCS Labourer's Green Card?
Yes, successfully completing this course together with the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test, supports delegates in applying for a CSCS Labourer's Green Card.
_________________________________________________________________________________ Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q12. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you feel you’d benefit from additional support, whether you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, a specific learning need or if English isn’t your first language, please refer to our Reasonable Adjustments Guide for more information.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Anyone working in, or alongside, the construction and civil engineering sector.
It is ideal for:
- New entrants & Apprentices: Anyone beginning a career in construction or civil engineering
- Refreshing Certification: Anyone whose previous CITB Health & Safety Awareness certificate is more than 5 years old and needs to renew their certification
- CSCS Card Applicants: Those wanting to obtain a Green CSCS Card. Taking this course and passing the CITB, Health, Safety and Environment test is a mandatory requirement to secure this card. The CITB, Health, Safety and Environment Test can be booked directly with HSS Training.
Course Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, delegates should:
- Be aged 16 or over. Delegates under 18 must bring a completed CITB Parental Consent Form to the first day of training
- Have a good understanding of written and spoken English. If you have any concerns about this, please refer to our FAQs or 'additional support' section below.
- Have access to a laptop or PC, working webcam, microphone and speakers with Microsoft Teams installed.
Additional Support
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
Certification
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a CITB Health & Safety Awareness certificate valid for five years.
