CSCS Green Card Course in Reading
The CSCS Green Card Course in Reading is the first of three essential steps needed to apply for your CSCS Green Card. Completing this course is a mandatory requirement.
Want to begin a career in construction? Getting your CSCS Green Card is the easiest, quickest, and most cost-effective option.
Here’s how to apply for a CSCS Labourer Card in three simple steps:
- Complete the CSCS Green Card Course in Reading: This one-day health and safety course is now fully available online, so you can complete it from the comfort of your own home.
- Pass the CITB Operatives Test in Reading: The CITB test is conducted at various test centres across the country, making it easy to find one close to you. Completing this test is a required step; you can find more details about it on our CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test page.
- Apply for your CSCS Green Card: Once you’ve passed both the CSCS Green Card Course and CITB test, you can apply for your CSCS Green Card directly from the CSCS website.
The entire process can take just 2-3 weeks if you follow these steps!
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What You'll Learn
Whether you take the course in a classroom or online, the material is exactly the same. The course covers essential health and safety standards and good practices, including the following modules.
- Principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving health and safety
- Importance of safe manual handling in the workplace
- Importance of working safely at height in the workplace
- Risks to health within a construction environment
- Importance of working around plant and equipment safely
Is the Course Difficult?
The CSCS Green Card Course for Labourers, formally known as the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, is a simple course to pass. It covers basic health and safety topics and is assessed through a one-hour multiple-choice exam. To pass, you need to score at least 32 out of 40 (80%).
In addition to the course, remember that you must also pass the CITB Operatives test to obtain your CSCS Card. The test consists of 50 questions and lasts 45 minutes, and it has a pass mark of 90% (45 correct answers).
The CSCS Green Card Course is available in English only, but the CITB Operatives test can be taken in up to 12 languages.
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Entry Requirements
You don’t need any prior qualifications to take this course, just a basic knowledge of English. For the online exam, you’ll need a PC equipped with a webcam, microphone, and a stable internet connection.
Benefits of Completing this Course
- Legal requirement: Mandatory for many construction site roles.
- Health & safety knowledge: Teaches essential safety practices.
- Increased employability: Many employers require it for construction jobs.
- Faster job placement: Helps you get hired quicker.
- Lifetime validity: The certificate is valid for life.
- Path to further training: A stepping stone to higher CSCS qualifications.
- Peace of mind: Shows your commitment to safety and professionalism.
Course Certificate
Once you pass the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, you’ll receive a certificate that’s valid for life, meaning you won't have to take the course again.
This certificate is required to apply for the CSCS Green Labourer Card.
Looking for On-Site CSCS Green Card Training in Reading?
If you can’t find the right dates or need training for multiple learners, contact us. We can arrange for an instructor to visit your site, serving groups of 6 to 20 people.
How Long is the CSCS Green Card Valid for?
The CSCS Green Card is valid for 5 years. You can renew it up to 6 months before it expires. To renew, simply take the CITB Operatives test – there’s no need to retake the one-day course, as it’s valid for life.
Who Needs a Green CSCS Labourer Card?
Anyone working on a construction site must prove they have the training and qualifications to work safely. A Green CSCS Labourer Card demonstrates to employers and the public that you’ve met the professional standards for construction work.
