About the course

Want to work on a construction site? Need your CSCS card?
Northwest Business training at Burnley College can help.

We are a CITB approved Internet Testing Centre for the CSCS range of tests. 
At Northwest Business training at Burnley College we run tests on Friday afternoons.

The following CSCS tests are available:
CPCS-RT: CPCS renewal test
MAP: Health, safety and environment test for managers and professionals
OPERATIVES: Health, safety and environment test for operatives
SPEC-DEM: Health, safety and environment specialist demolition test
SPEC-DUCT: Health, safety and environment specialist
HVACR test (ductwork)
SPEC-HAPS: Health, safety and environment specialist
HVACR test (heating & plumbing)
SPEC-HIW: Health, safety and environment specialist highway works test
SPEC-LAEE: Health, safety and environment specialist lifts and escalators test
SPEC-PFW: Health, safety and environment specialist
HVACR test (pipeline & welding)
SPEC-PLUM: Health, safety and environment specialist plumbing (JIB) test
SPEC-RAAC: Health, safety and environment specialist
HVACR test (refrigeration & air conditioning)
SPEC-SAF: Health, safety and environment specialist
HVACR test (services & facilities)
SPEC-SAF: Health, safety and environment specialist supervisors test
SPEC-TUNN: Health, safety and environment specialist tunnelling test
SPEC-WAH: Health, safety and environment specialist working at height test

PLEASE NOTE: You will also need a Health & Safety Qualification in order to qualify for getting your Green Labourer's card along side completing the CSCS Test. The following can be accepted for the Health and Safety Qualification: NVQ Level 2 in construction related skills Apprenticeship in construction Level 1 Award in Health & Safety.

Entry Requirements

To undertake this training, delegates must have a current NVQ in a Construction discipline or a relevant level 1 health and safety qualification or IOSH SHE.

Assessment

This is a multiple choice Health, Safety & Environment Test. The test is designed to test your health and safety awareness The test is computer based and assesses you on areas of health, safety and hazards relevant to your specific trade. The majority of workers take the operative CSCS Test.

Careers & Progression

Successful completion of this test will enable you to apply for a CSCS card though CITB and allow you to work on construction sites and progress in the construction industry by taking further qualifications such as NVQ's in Brickwork, Tiling, Carpentry & Joinery or other Health and Safety courses.

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