This document provides information about an online Health & Safety in Construction Programme. The programme is divided into 3 sections: Section 1 covers basic skills for working in construction; Section 2 covers health and safety modules; and Section 3 provides practice questions to prepare for the CITB operative test. Learners will complete online modules, answering questions and taking short tests. There are 3 exams total - for the skills qualification, health and safety qualification, and the CITB operative test. Upon passing all sections, learners will receive a CSCS card valid for 5 years of work in the construction industry.

1. Health & Safety in
Construction Programme
Online option
Tutor – Michelle Walsh
michelle.walsh@nelsongroup.ac.uk

2. Introduction
• Michelle Walsh – Tutor
• Computer based – Preparation is undertaken, using
modules and Q & A on the computer via our Virtual
Learning Platform
AIM – To learn what is required for receiving a labouring
CSCS card. To begin developing awareness of Working in
Construction & Building Industries by working through
modules online and receiving feedback to help you
develop

3. How this course works…
SECTION 1 of the course is;
AIM VOC - Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries ​
It is;
An accredited qualification and relevant to the Construction Industry
(only fully funded for those who are unemployed, claiming an active
benefit, looking for work. Reduced cost for those working or not
claiming benefit)
It includes;
• Working in Construction & Building Industries – 4 modules
• Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication–
7 modules
You will learn by;
Reading information, answering questions, match things up, gaining feedback
on correct and incorrect answers and then completing multiple choice short
tests at the end of each module to demonstrate your understanding.

4. How this course works…
SECTION 2 of the course is;
AIM Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction Modules
It is;
An accredited qualification, needed for anyone who doesn’t
have an NVQ Level 2 or above in a construction trade
It includes;
• 5 interactive modules and 1 sample end test
You will learn by;
Reading information, answering questions, match things up, gaining
feedback on correct and incorrect answers and then completing
multiple choice short tests at the end of each module to demonstrate
your understanding.

5. How this course works…
SECTION 3of the course is;
Preparation questions and information to provide examples of the variety of topics
to be asked in your test. Feedback to help you understand the requirements behind
the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives Test.
It includes;
• 17 categories of practice questions, with learning content
• Multiple mock tests
• CITB Setting out video
You will learn by;
• Reading information and answering example questions based on a variety of
health and safety in construction topics so that you are familiar with what would
be expected of you on site and during the test
• Reviewing feedback from any incorrect responses

6. ExamsThere are 3 exams in total and you make contact with me via email,
once your preparation is complete;
1. Section 1 - Exam for AIM Level 1 Extended Award in Skills for Working in
Construction and Building Industries (For funding purposes) (67% to pass each unit,
2 of them – 90 Q’s in total) – Instant result on screen – Thursday afternoon
2. Section 2 - Exam for AIM Level 1 in Health & Safety in a Construction
Environment (80% to pass – 40 Q’s) – Result available from tutor – Friday afternoon
3. Section 3 - Exam for CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operative Test
50 questions in total – Pass mark is 45 out of 50 - 90% – Printed test results when you
leave the test room – Friday afternoon
For each exam, full exam conditions apply – Formal identification is required for
tests. No phones, hats or personal belongings are allowed in the room. Lockers
are provided and must be used.
Masks are to be worn apart from at exam check-in on Friday afternoon. All
exams are taken at The Waterside Centre, Accrington, BB5 1NA.

7. CSCS Card
CSCS now require ALL construction workers to hold a UK qualification,
relevant to their trade and level of skills, as well as being able to pass the CITB
operative test. This change was made in October 2015.
If you already have a CONSTRUCTION related qualification at NVQ Level 2 and
above then we can order the correct card for you, once you have completed
the programme – You need to have evidence of this (certificate) and make
this clear at the start of the course.
The CSCS card takes approximately 3 weeks to be processed, once you have
passed everything.
This will be sent directly from CSCS, to your registered address.
The card is valid for 5 years.