Site Safety Plus. Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) Course appendix A

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1 Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) Course appendix A 1. Introduction 2. Aims and objectives 3. Entry requirements 4. Assessment 5. Delegate numbers 6. Course duration and attendance 7. Progression 8. Course publications 9. Notes to training provider 10. Suggested timetable 11. End of course examination rules 12. Tutor requirements 13. List of abbreviations

2 1. Introduction This one-day course is designed to help those who are about to work, or have just begun to work in the industry to understand the potential hazards they face on site. It provides a practical summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, identifying the delegate s responsibility for looking after themselves and others, outlines the employer s duties and explains what should be done if the worker thinks that anyone s health and safety is being put at risk. The course is an ideal foundation for those wishing to obtain an industry accreditation card. This course is also an alternative route to the QCF Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment for the CSCS Labourer Card. 2. Aims and objectives 2.1 Aims To ensure the individual responsibilities are understood: why they are carrying out their identified duties what is expected of them ensure they contribute to the safety of the workplace. 2.2 Objectives At the end of the day delegates will be able to: understand the need to prevent accidents have an understanding of health and safety law identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site understand the need for risk assessments and method statements appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure to report unsafe acts to prevent an accident. 3. Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this course. 4. Assessment The method of assessment will be by multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course. Delegates will also be expected to be interactive during the course. 5. Delegate Number The recommended maximum number of delegates per course is 20. The recommended minimum number of delegates per course is 6. However, it is recommended if on the day fewer than 6 delegates arrive and the tutor deems the number of delegates is sufficient to have effective discussions and interaction with others the course can proceed as planned.

3 6. Course duration and attendance This is a one day course. Delegates are required to complete the whole day. 7. Progression A natural progression from this course would be to attend the Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme or a Supervisor Specialist Skills course. Existing site managers, agents, surveyors and persons holding positions of managerial control should attend the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course. 8. Course publication Safe Start safety handbook GE707 Mandatory 9. Notes to training providers: Not all sections of GE707 have been included in the suggested programme. Training providers may adjust the programme and add other material to meet delegate needs provided that the aims and objectives of the course are met. Copies of the proposed programme changes, if any, must be submitted prior to course delivery. The examination paper number will be notified when the course booking is accepted by Cskills Awards.

6 11. End of course examination rules There are now two routes for the end of course exam, both having different assessment guidelines. From January 2015 the HS&E Operatives Test may be used as an alternative end test for this course, to the traditional examination paper. Route A Exam paper route The examination paper consists of 25 multiple-choice questions selected by Cskills Awards. It forms the basis of assessment as to whether or not a delegate has successfully achieved a satisfactory level of health and safety awareness for a certificate of achievement to be issued. The examination lasts for 30 minutes and must be completed within this time. Delegates are permitted to use the GE707 Safe Start handbook publication for the last ten minutes of the examination period. The examination pass mark is 72%. Route B Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Operatives Test The HS&E Operatives Test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. The 50 questions are made up of 12 behavioural case study questions and 38 knowledge category questions. We advise that all delegates watch the Setting Out film which covers the 10 principles on which all the questions in the behavioural section are based prior to taking their test. The examination lasts for 45 minutes and must be completed within this time. Delegates completing this test as the end test for the course will not have to do the test again for the purposes of the Labourer Card. Course administration You will need to complete Course Notification forms. Course Assessment Reports need to be completed following course attendance and once the test has been passed. If you are not an ITC and do not have the test score for each delegate you can get this information from the delegate themselves using the Score Report or you are able to check using the online card checker. The pass is to be entered on to the Course Assessment Report. All paperwork should be kept following the requirements laid out in the Scheme Rules and will be checked at your next external quality advisor visit.

7 Resit Option There is now an option to re-sit this course using either: Route A: Delegates must re-sit the examination within 90 days of the previously attended course. Delegates must not use the same examination paper twice, thus insuring the Centre is allocated sufficient papers for this purpose. A charge may be made to the delegate; however this fee is left entirely to the discretion of the training provider. Route B: Delegates must re-sit the examination within 90 days of the previously attended course. 12. Tutor requirements Tutors delivering this course must meet the following tutor requirements: In additional to the minimum tutor requirements, for the courses listed above the tutors must have attended and achieved the course(s) they intend to deliver and hold a current certificate and ONE of the following qualifications: NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health NVQ/SVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety* A Health and Safety degree NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Part 2/ NEBOSH Units A, B, C & D DipSM Level 6 *Note: The Level 5 NVQ/SVQ in Occupational Health and Safety has replaced the Level 4 within the Qualifications and Credit Framework. Holders of the Level 4 qualification with a valid certificate will be accepted. Please note: The SMSTS Certificate will be accepted for Achieving Behavioural Change, Health Awareness, SSSTS, SMSTS and SMSTS Refresher Courses.

8 13. List of abbreviations CSCS HFL HSA HSE HS&E ITC LPG PAT PPE QCF RPE SMSTS Construction Skills Certification Scheme Highly Flammable Liquids Health and Safety Awareness Health and Safety Executive Health, Safety and Environment Test Independent Training Centre Liquid Petroleum Gas Portable Appliance Testing Personal Protective Equipment Qualifications and Credit Framework Respiratory Protective Equipment Site Management Safety Training Scheme

Construction Industry Training Board Appendix A - January 2018 version 1

Construction Industry Training Board Appendix A - January 2018 version 1 Page 0 Page 1 Site Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) Course appendix A 1. Introduction... 2 2. Aims and objectives... 2 3. Entry requirements... 2 4. Assessment... 2 5. Delegate numbers...