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This is a classroom based two-day course. Delegates are required to complete the full course to be eligible for certification and must arrive in good time to start the course. In the event that individuals are late arriving, they may be excluded from the event and the full fee will be charged.

Delegates should hold, or be about to hold, the role of a supervisor. Delegates attending this course must have sufficient command of English language both written and verbal at site supervisor level to allow delegates to address the assessment requirements of the qualification. Please advise of any special needs i.e. Dyslexia in advance of the course.

The workbook will be handed out to delegates at the start of the course.

Candidates are recommended to wear smart casual clothing. Candidates are asked to bring their CSCS Card Number and their National Insurance Number. Candidates may also wish to bring an assortment of their own pens, pencils and highlighters.

A copy of the Delegate Information Form will be issued to candidates during the course. Please ensure this is completed in full prior to the last day of the course and handed to the trainer. Please note that delegates must have a valid individual email address that is unique to the delegate. Group email addresses are not acceptable.

All delegates are required to show photographic identification to the trainer, such as a passport, driving license, or work ID. You will not be permitted to sit your exam without photographic proof of ID. If you have any queries on this, please contact us before your course.

The trainer will conduct an exam with all delegates. The exam lasts for 30 minutes and delegates are permitted to refer to the supporting publication, Construction site safety (GE706), during the last 10 minutes of the examination period. The pass mark is 80% (24 questions out of 30). Delegates would be eligible for a resit should they achieve a mark between 70-77% (21, 22 or 23 out of 30). Only one attempt of a resit is allowed and may take place on the same day or by attending the final day of another course within a 90 day period. If a delegate fails the resit, they must take the whole course again. Any delegate scoring less than 67% (20 out of 30) will fail the final exam and must sit the whole course again.

To successfully achieve the course, delegates must pass all three elements of the trainer review and pass the end of course exam.  The trainer will discuss this further with delegates at the beginning of the course.

If you are a CITB levy payer please provide your 7 digit levy number.

Lunch is not provided on the course, however, complimentary tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch; welfare facilities are available. You will also be made aware of local food outlets on the day.