How Do I Get an HSA?
Gaining your safety credentials is the essential first step for career progression in UK construction. The term “HSA” refers to the CITB Health and Safety Awareness course, which is the foundational training required for new entrants. This certification is mandatory for applying for the CSCS Green Card (Labourer Card).
Complete the One-Day Training
The first and most direct step is attending and passing the one-day CITB Health and Safety Awareness course. This training is the mandatory educational component. You must complete the full course with an accredited provider. The training covers all foundational topics, including hazard recognition, manual handling, legal duties, and basic emergency procedures. Successfully passing the short assessment at the end of this course provides you with the course certificate, which proves your knowledge.
The HSA: Passing the Mandatory CITB Test
Gaining the full credential requires a second, separate step: passing the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Test for Operatives. The HSA course is the training component, but the HS&E Test is the objective test of that knowledge. You must book and pass it within two years of applying for the card.
Final Step: Applying for the Green Card
Once you’ve completed the one-day training and passed the separate CITB HS&E Test, the final step is to apply to CSCS. You submit proof of both valid certificates (the course certificate and the HS&E Test pass) to receive the CSCS Green Card.
Conclusion: How Do I Get an HSA?
To get the course certificate, you must attend and pass the one-day CITB Health and Safety Awareness course. This training, combined with a separate CITB HS&E Test pass, is mandatory for securing the CSCS Green Card.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Get an HSA?
You get the HSA by completing the one-day CITB Health and Safety Awareness training course. This course certificate, along with a valid CITB HS&E Test pass, is required to apply for the CSCS Green Card.
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