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Duration: 1 day
Location: For groups - Closed Course Delivered on-site nationwide or remotely. For individuals - Open Course schedule can be booked remotely.
Dates: Call 01623 287830
Minimum numbers: 5 (Individuals can be booked onto our remote open course schedule)
Maximum numbers: 20 classroom / 12 remote
Cost: Per person - £140 + VAT
Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.
Accreditation: CITB Site Safety Plus Certification
Certificate Validity: 5 years
CITB Short Course Grant Code: Automatic - Tier 1: £60 per person
Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.
Trusted by 1,000+ CITB levy-registered firms
Net Cost to You
(per person)
(10 people)
Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
Employer Networks (70% funded)
Net Cost to You
Large Group
(16+ people)
Medium Group
(12 people)
Small Group
(5 people)
Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
Short Qualification Grant (£60 per person)
Net Cost to You
(per person)
(10 people)
Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available
Please note:
This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered in two formats:
Remote closed session – Live tutor-led via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site
Choose your preferred format using the toggles below.
Whichever option you choose, this is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.
Maximum numbers: 20 classroom
We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team. (per person charge)
What to expect:
Maximum numbers: 12 remote
Live tutor-led session
Delivered remotely for your team only, at a time that suits you.
What to expect:
What are the requirements?
To take part in a remote tutor-led course, you’ll need:
Electronic CITB mandatory publications will be e-mailed before the course; hardcopies may be available upon request (please enquire at the booking stage).
Maximum numbers: 12 remote
Live tutor-led session
Delivered remotely, at a time that suits you.
What to expect:
What are the requirements?
To take part in a remote tutor-led course, you’ll need:
Electronic CITB mandatory publications will be e-mailed before the course; hardcopies may be available upon request (please enquire at the booking stage).
The Health & Safety Awareness – HSA course can be delivered either remotely via Microsoft Teams or zoom or in-house at your premises, exclusively for group bookings. Use the toggle above to choose your preferred format.
Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.
This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting one full working day (approx. 6 hours including breaks).
The maximum number of delegates for the Health & Safety Awareness – HSA course is 20 face-to-face / 12 remote.
Yes, Workforce Skills Support is a CITB-approved training organisation (ATO), and the course is delivered in accordance with the CITB Standards.
The course covers various health and safety topics, including legal responsibilities, common hazards on construction sites, risk assessments, accident prevention, and the importance of following safe working practices. It aims to increase your awareness and understanding of health and safety in the construction industry.
The CITB Health and Safety Awareness course does have a formal exam. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
Yes, this can be taken using a laptop, where the training provider will send you a meeting link to be able to join the course from any location of your choice. This method of course is delivered by an instructor who you will be able to interact with for the duration of your course. This style of course is delivered the same way as a face-to-face classroom course.
An alternative option is that you can attend a CITB e-Learning course, which can be taken in your own time over several days if required. There is no tutor support with this course.
The CITB Health and Safety Awareness course, also known as the Site Safety Plus (SSP) course, is designed to provide essential health and safety knowledge and awareness to individuals working in the construction industry. It covers key topics such as understanding hazards, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
This is a course to provide health and safety best practices to meet legal requirements for working in the construction industry. This qualification is one of the requirements for achieving the CSCS Green Labourer Card if you don’t currently hold a valid Construction NVQ.
The Health And Safety Awareness (HSA) course is suitable for anyone working in the construction industry, including site operatives, supervisors, and managers. It is often a requirement for obtaining a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Green Labourer Card.
The course itself is not mandatory; however, many employers and construction sites require individuals to have completed this course before allowing them on-site. Additionally, it is often a prerequisite for obtaining the CSCS Green Labourer Card.
Candidates whose first language is not English are welcome to attend. However, all ProQual qualifications are assessed and certificated in English.
To successfully complete the qualification, candidates must have a sufficient level of English to:
For candidates whose first language is not English, the use of a bilingual dictionary in book form (not electronic or translator devices) is permitted during assessment.
Yes – it’s eligible for CITB grant support, and we can help you access Employer Networks funding.
The Health and Safety Awareness course is eligible for a Tier 1 Grant claim; this grant can only be claimed once per candidate per lifetime, and the grant does not renew.
If dates are required for a classroom version of this course, please contact us at 01623 287830 for availability.
Click here to find out more about the grants that can be claimed for this course.
Click here to find out more about our booking terms & conditions.
We’ll guide you through the whole process — from funding application (if required) to submitting the achievement grant claim after course completion.
Yes, but the company must be up to date with their levy and can claim the relevant entitlement for each delegate in attendance on the course who successfully achieves all requirements.
Yes, there are no requirements to be a part of the CITB Levy Scheme to be eligible to undertake this course, and it will still be delivered to the same standards.
Yes – all attendees will receive a CITB Site Safety Plus Certification upon successful completion of the course.
The certificate expiry is 5 years.
No, the CITB Health and Safety Awareness certificate cannot be renewed. To maintain valid certification, you will need to retake the full course after the certificate's expiration, which is typically five years from the date of issue.
While the certificate is primarily associated with the construction industry, the knowledge and awareness gained through the course can be valuable in other workplaces as well. However, it's always advisable to check the specific requirements of your industry or employer.
Yes, upon successful completion of the CITB Health and Safety Awareness course, you will receive a certificate that is valid for five years. This certificate can be used as evidence of your health and safety training.