Who is it for?
Safe2Site is for everyone working on a construction site who wants to apply for a CSCS Green Labourer Card.
What Does it Cover?
• Workers’ individual responsibilities for their own safety and the safety of others.
• Typical construction hazards and how these are controlled.
• How everyone can help achieve better practical standards of safety on site
• Legal requirements and liabilities
• Working at height
• Manual handling
• Fire prevention
• Work equipment
• Occupational health
What qualification do I get?
• You will receive certification that you have successfully completed E-Learning Safe2Site Course (COSAC).
• It is equivalent to the Level 1 Award in Health and safety in a construction environment and can be used to support your application for a CSCS labourer card.
• Certification is valid for five years.
Why do the Course online?
• The interactive online course takes approximately three hours, plus a 45 minute test
• The course can be completed in one go or over a period of days or weeks.
• There are no time restrictions to complete it
• Return to the course as many times as you like, it will remember and track your progress
• The first time pass rate is over 98%, with 100% overall
• Certificate available to download as soon as you pass
What do you need to do the online course?
For the course modules you can use any device that connects to the internet including a phone or tablet, but you need access to a computer/laptop with a webcam/speaker/microphone for the final test.
The minimum requirements are:
• A computer/laptop with Intel Core i3 (or equivalent) and 4GB RAM, not a phone or a tablet
• Using Windows or Apple operating system, not Chromebook
• A working webcam, microphone and speaker
• Minimum screen size 13″ and a resolution of 1024 x 768
• A reliable internet connection, minimum continuous speed of 516kbps (we recommend Chrome/Firefox/Opera browsers), not Internet Explorer
I’m an employer looking to buy for my team, can I buy several Safe2Site’s?
Yes, absolutely, simply put in the quantity of the number you need in the checkout.
What’s included in the price?
• Unrestricted access to the Safe2Site online course
• The end of course invigilated final test, delivered online (using your own equipment) by our partners TestReach
What does the final test involve?
• Tests are booked at least 3 working days before
• Tests are available Monday to Friday 10.00 – 17.00
• The examination consists of 50 multiple choice questions, you need 40 out of 50 to pass
• You will need valid photographic ID (a passport or UK/EU driving licence)
• You must complete the course modules before you can take the final test
• Missed or failed tests cost £35 to reschedule
What should I consider before I buy?
• Can I get a refund if I realise this isn’t the right course for me? You can request a refund within 14 days of purchase, but only if you haven’t accessed Safe2Site
• Do I have access to the equipment that I need? To complete Safe2Site, you need access to a computer or laptop with a webcam, to book and take the final test
• Can I take Safe2Site in other languages? Safe2Site is only available in English and cannot be translated into any other languages
• Can I get support for additional needs, such as dyslexia? Get in touch and we’ll tell you more about the support available
Is this everything I need to get a CSCS green card?
• No, there are two stages to getting a CSCS green card, you need to complete the relevant training and we offer Safe2Site
• The other part is the CITB Health Safety and Environment Test for Operatives, £21 at your local test
• Once both parts are completed, contact CSCS to order the green card, this costs £36
• Safe2Site does not include either the CITB HS&E test or the green card application
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