Combined CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course and Touchscreen test Course

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Key Features

Of this Combined CITB Health & Safety Course:

  • Covers the full CITB Health and Safety Awareness syllabus required for construction site access
  • Includes targeted preparation for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment touchscreen test
  • Focuses on practical hazard recognition and control measures used on UK construction sites
  • Addresses legal duties under CDM 2015 and current HSE guidance
  • Develops understanding of high-risk activities including work at height, excavation and lifting operations
  • Provides clear guidance on reporting, welfare facilities and emergency procedures

Course Date Availability

Combined CITB Health & Safety training at the following 2 centres. Prices from £185 per person :

Training Centres Next Dates
Guildford 22nd Jun 202614th Jul 2026
Reading 24th Jun 202621st Jul 2026

Course Information

Overview:

The Combined CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course and Touchscreen test delivers the complete standard qualification used across the UK construction industry. Delegates learn the core principles of health and safety legislation, hazard identification and risk control that every site worker must apply daily. The course also prepares candidates for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment touchscreen test through structured review of the question types and key topic areas.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • General labourers and tradespeople requiring CSCS card access
  • New entrants to the construction industry
  • Site supervisors needing to refresh foundational knowledge
  • Plant operators and vehicle marshals
  • Scaffolders, roofers and groundworkers
  • Anyone required to pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • How to interpret and apply key health and safety legislation on site
  • Practical methods for identifying and controlling common construction hazards
  • Correct selection and use of personal protective equipment
  • Safe procedures for manual handling, work at height and excavation
  • Fire prevention, emergency response and welfare requirements
  • Techniques for answering touchscreen test questions accurately under timed conditions

Course Agenda

Overview:

The course runs as a single day of structured learning that combines taught sessions with test preparation activities. Delegates receive the full Health and Safety Awareness syllabus followed by focused practice on the touchscreen test format.

Key Modules Covered

What you will learn:

  • Legal framework and individual responsibilities under current regulations
  • Hazard spotting, risk assessment and hierarchy of controls
  • Working at height, excavations and confined spaces
  • Plant, vehicles and lifting operations
  • Health risks including noise, vibration, dust and hazardous substances
  • Fire safety, first aid and emergency procedures
  • Welfare facilities, reporting and site induction requirements
  • Touchscreen test question styles and revision techniques

Private Courses On-site

Combined CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course and Touchscreen test training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.

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Accreditation & Next Steps

What you will achieve as a result:

Delegates who complete the course receive a CITB certificate confirming they have covered the Health and Safety Awareness syllabus. Successful completion of the separate touchscreen test provides the Health, Safety and Environment qualification required for CSCS card applications. The test result remains valid for the period specified by CITB.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked Combined CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course and Touchscreen test questions:

The course is delivered over one full day that includes both the Health and Safety Awareness syllabus and structured preparation for the touchscreen test.

No formal qualifications are required. Delegates should be able to understand written and spoken English at a level sufficient for site safety instructions and test questions.

The syllabus covers legal duties, hazard identification, risk control, work at height, excavations, plant and lifting, health risks, fire safety, welfare and emergency procedures, plus practice on touchscreen test question formats.

There is no formal assessment during the awareness training. The CITB Health, Safety and Environment test itself is a separate 45-question touchscreen examination taken at an approved test centre.

You receive a CITB certificate confirming attendance and completion of the Health and Safety Awareness syllabus. The touchscreen test result is issued separately by CITB.

The Health and Safety Awareness certificate does not expire. The touchscreen test result remains valid for the period required by CSCS or other card schemes.

Some card schemes require periodic renewal of the touchscreen test. Employers may also request updated training when legislation or site risks change.

This course provides foundational awareness suitable for all site workers. SSSTS is aimed at supervisors and includes additional content on monitoring teams and implementing safety systems.

Photo identification is required for registration. Delegates may also bring a notepad and pen for personal notes during the sessions.

Yes. The final part of the day reviews the main test topic areas and explains the style of questions used in the official examination.

The course focuses on practical controls for real construction activities so delegates can recognise hazards and apply safe working methods from their next shift.

Yes. The content refreshes current legal requirements and common site hazards, making it appropriate for those re-entering the industry.

Prices per person typically start at £185. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)

More Information

This combined delivery gives delegates both the required knowledge and the opportunity to practise the exact test format they will face. The content reflects current HSE guidance and industry practice so that learning can be applied directly on site from the first day back at work.

Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group