CSCS Card Course in London

Most UK construction sites won’t let you through the gate without a CSCS card. This one-day course gets you ready for yours: you’ll complete the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment training, then sit the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. Pass both and you can apply for your CSCS card and start looking for site work.

Course Overview

• One-day course combining Level 1 health and safety training with the CITB HS&E test
• Built for new starters with no previous construction experience
• Runs every Saturday from 10:00 AM, so you can train without missing a weekday shift
• Classroom-based at our Bethnal Green centre (E2 9QW) in East London
• Leads to eligibility for the CSCS Green Labourer Card

Course Content

• Why health and safety matters on a construction site
• Recognising common site hazards and how risks are controlled
• Working safely around plant and heavy machinery
• Handling hazardous materials and substances
• Safe practice in confined spaces and other high-risk areas
• Preparing for the CITB HS&E test format

Learning Outcomes

After the course you will be able to:

• Identify the main hazards found on construction sites
• Explain the basic safety rules for working near plant and machinery
• Recognise how hazardous materials should be handled and stored
• Follow safe working practices in high-risk areas
• Approach the CITB HS&E test with confidence

Entry Requirements

• No previous construction qualifications or experience needed
• Suitable for anyone who does not yet hold a CSCS card

Duration & Timings

1 day, every Saturday, starting at 10:00 AM.

Assessment

The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test, taken after your Level 1 training. It has 50 multiple choice questions in 45 minutes, and you need 45 correct to pass. Practise first with our free CSCS mock test.

Certification

Passing the course and the CITB HS&E test makes you eligible to apply for your CSCS Green Labourer Card. The Labourer card lasts five years. To apply, your CITB Health, Safety and Environment test pass must be from the last two years.

Why Choose BookCourse

• Every Saturday: a new course date each week, so there’s no long wait
• Course and test in one day: no need to book the test separately

Book your place

Ready to get onto site? Choose your Saturday from the list on this page and book online. The course costs £180 in total: £40 deposit to book, £140 at the centre on day one. For group bookings or any questions, call 020 8050 4108.

FAQs

What does the CSCS card course include? The Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment training and the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test, both on the same day.

Do I need construction experience? No. The course is designed for people who don’t yet have a CSCS card.

When does the course run? Every Saturday, starting at 10:00 AM.

Which CSCS card can I apply for? Passing the course and test makes you eligible to apply for the CSCS Green Labourer Card.