Want to work on a construction site? Need your CSCS card?
Taken together these two qualifications will give you all you need to apply for your full CSCS card.
In order to achieve these two qualifications you need to take the full course which is a blended learning course. This is a flexible, tailored training course that consists of part online study and 1-day in college revision before taking the 2 tests – on the same day.
What’s included?
The online study part of the course consists of 2 modules:
- CITB CSCS
- NOCN NVQ Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course
Buckinghamshire College Group is proud to be a CITB approved Internet Testing Centre for the CSCS range of tests and an NOCN approved centre for the NVQ Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course.
Why Choose Us?
If you are an individual looking to get your CSCS card to work on a construction site, or an organisation that is looking to obtain a CSCS card for your employees to continue to work in Construction, we can help.
Supporting Your Career in Construction
The NVQ Level 1 NOCN Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification has a lifetime value, meaning you don’t have to re-take the Health and Safety qualification again when you renew your CSCS card.
The CSCS part of the course is aimed at preparing you for the CSCS test.
Both qualifications are required to gain a full CSCS Labourers card. This is a flexible, tailored training course that consists of part online study and 1-day in college revision before taking the two tests – on the same day.
Course Breakdown
NOCN Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
This course consists of five sections:
- The Principles of Risk Assessment for Maintaining and Improving Health and Safety at Work
- Safe Manual Handling
- Working Safely at Height
- Understanding the Risks to Health within a Construction Environment
- The Importance of Working around Plant and Equipment Safely
Each section contains relevant learning material, workbook tasks, and multiple choice quizzes. An end-of-section quiz requires an 80% pass before the next section is unlocked, ensuring a good understanding of the content.
CSCS Test Preparation
This module is made up of four sections:
- General Responsibilities
- Health and Welfare
- General Safety
- High Risk Activities
Each section contains appropriate learning content backed up with multiple choice quizzes.
Both modules need to be completed before the in-college revision sessions and tests can be taken.
Course Requirements
- Photo ID (in date) from Driving Licence or Passport
- Computer / Laptop
- Internet Connection
Quotes
"The CSCS Green Card Course is great for anyone wanting to start a career in construction, the online courses work well alongside the physical workbook and I also had the opportunity to add in different revision techniques in order for the group to pass.  Overall, the whole process was easy to follow and very adaptable to how individuals may learn which I think is key when leading courses."
Natalie Gault – Routes to Work Advisor, The Oasis Partnership
"Working with Buckinghamshire College Group to place our clients onto the CSCS and NOCN Level 1 course was an easy process. The communication from the team at Bucks College was proactive and thorough which made it an easy partnership. I was very pleased with the entire process and am looking at additional courses for the future."
Lydia Desomnd – Routes to Work Project Manager, The Oasis Partnership
"Having the support of Buckinghamshire College Group to deliver CSCS and NOCN for our Restart participants has been a great success. At TCHC in Aylesbury where we deliver Restart, which is a government funded scheme to support our participants in to work. We have been able to deliver two courses so far with excellent attendance and 100% pass rates. All Restart participants who attended the first course, successfully obtained work using their CSCS cards with those from the second course continuing to gain employment.
CSCS and NOCN courses are so successful, with fantastic attendance, because participants recognise that it is an achievable quick route into well paid jobs that are positively life changing."
Rod Brizzell, Relationship Manager, TCHC Group
Interested?
Would you like to know more? Please click the link below to complete our Expression of Interest form. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the ID requirements?
CITB have very firm and clear requirements regarding the ID documents that must be presented when you arrive at the college to take the test. A current driving licence or in-date passport is the best form of ID. If you can’t provide either of these then a combination of other documents or a waiver form are alternative options. When you make a booking with us you must confirm which identification you are going to bring. Failure to present the correct identification will mean you will be unable to take the test.
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What CITB Health, Safety and Environment tests are available?
The following CSCS tests are available to take at the Aylesbury Campus: Operatives Test Specialist Highway Works test HVACR Ductwork Test Managers and Professionals Test Specialist Lifts and Escalators Test HVACR Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Test Specialist Supervisors Test Specialist Tunnelling Test HVACR Services and Facilities Maintenance Test Specialist Plumbing or Gas Test HVACR Heating and Plumbing Services Test Specialist Working at Height Test HVACR Pipefitting / Welding Test
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Which test should I take?
The tests available for you to take are listed above. However, we cannot advise in any way as to which test you should take. Please contact CSCS on 0344 9944777 for advice. The most commonly chosen test is the Operatives test.
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Which card am I eligible for?
We cannot advise in any way as to which card you qualify for. Please contact CSCS on 0344 9944777 for advice. Please click this link to see the CITB Card Finder service, which will give you further information.
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Can I take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test in a different language to English?
Yes, we provide headphones to hear the test questions read to you in a range of European languages. Please indicate which language you would like on your booking form
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I do not have an e-mail address.
Ask for an employer e-mail address or from a family member or friend.
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I want to cancel / reschedule my booking.
You can cancel and request a refund or reschedule provided you contact us at least 48 hours before your scheduled test time. If you do not contact us at least 48 hours before it will not be possible to provide you with a refund or offer you the option to reschedule at no additional cost. Send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, date of booking that you wish to cancel and phone number.
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Where can I get revision materials from?
1. CITB have produced and app for SMART phones which contains 100s of questions with answers of the style that they will meet in the computer based test. It costs £6.99 - just put CSCS in the search bar for iOS or Android (Google Play) store. 2. You can get hold of a book – from the library or from any bookshop- including WH Smith – titled Health, Safety and Environment test for Operatives and Specialists (2018 edition) which is produced by CITB. The recommended cost is £12.00. The ISBN number is 978-85751-477-3. It contains many 100s of questions organised in section with answers at the back of the book.
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Do the courses / tests listed above include a CSCS card or can I purchase one from the college?
The College doesn’t provide or sell cards. You must contact CSCS on 0344 9944777 and they will check your details before allowing you to purchase your card for an additional fee.
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Do you accept CITB Test Vouchers?
No. CITB test vouchers can only be used at Pearson Professional Centres and not at Buckinghamshire College Group.
