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CITB eCourses for Fire Safety, Temporary Works & Health and Safety Awareness

Study on demand, sit your assessment online and secure recognised certification backed by CITB. Start today with the free fire safety and temporary works modules or book the Health and Safety Awareness eCourse approved for the CSCS Labourer Card.

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Site Safety Plus Classroom Courses

Explore the full suite of Site Safety Plus (SSP) classroom and remote courses. Each guide below dives into the syllabus, assessments, progression routes, and booking links for the official CITB programme.

Director's Role for Health and Safety (DRHS)

Executive-level insight into legal duties and corporate safety governance.

View DRHS guide

Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)

Entry-level safety training and CSCS Green Labourer Card route.

View HSA guide

Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)

Environmental best practice for site teams and supervisors.

View SEATS guide

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Five-day managerial programme for leading safe construction sites.

View SMSTS guide

SMSTS Refresher (SMSTS-R)

Two-day update to renew your site management certificate.

View SMSTS-R guide

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

Build confident frontline supervisors in just two days.

View SSSTS guide

SSSTS Refresher (SSSTS-R)

One-day renewal for supervisory safety knowledge and certification.

View SSSTS-R guide

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWSTC)

Control temporary works on site in line with BS 5975.

View TWSTC guide

Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWCTC)

Lead the temporary works process with robust governance.

View TWCTC guide

Temporary Works Co-ordinator Refresher (TWCTC-R)

Stay current with BS 5975 updates and temporary works leadership.

View TWCTC-R guide

Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme (TSTS)

Specialist safety training for underground and tunnelling teams.

View TSTS guide

Choose your CITB eCourse

Instant access, built-in assessments and CPD-ready certificates. Every button leads directly to the official CITB booking page.

Level 1 · Free

Fire Safety Awareness in Construction

Develop site-wide fire awareness from ignition sources to emergency planning. Perfect for operatives, subcontractors and supervisors needing a quick refresher.

  • Understanding fire behaviour on site
  • Detection, alarms and suppression systems
  • Evacuation planning and consequences of non-compliance
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Level 1 · Free

Fire Safety in Buildings

Learn from post-Grenfell best practice and raise competence across design, installation and maintenance teams working on medium to high-rise construction.

  • Material selection and fire performance
  • Active/passive fire protection strategies
  • Competence requirements for installers
  • Installation sequencing for compliant builds

Certification valid for 5 years.

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Level 1 · Free

Temporary Works General Awareness

Support your Temporary Works Coordinator with a rapid skills boost covering planning, control measures and legal duties for scaffolds, shoring, formwork and more.

  • Temporary works lifecycle and responsibilities
  • Management, communication and handover
  • Legislation and industry standards
  • Site set-up, inspection and dismantling
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Entry Level · £99

Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) eCourse

Complete the mandatory CITB Health and Safety Awareness programme online. Accepted by CSCS as part of the Green Labourer Card route and eligible for levy grant.

  • CSCS-approved online exam with CITB certification
  • Tier 1 grant payment available (£60)
  • Flexible study with desktop, tablet or mobile
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Why book your eCourse direct with CITB?

Every eCourse is written by CITB experts, updated to reflect legislation changes, and comes with built-in analytics so employers can monitor completions. No travel, no classroom scheduling—just verified learning with instant certification.

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Start immediately

Purchase or register and unlock the modules right away. Pause and restart whenever it fits your shift pattern.

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Any device, anywhere

Optimised for desktop and tablet with optional LMS integration so employers can deliver content within their own platform.

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Recognised certification

Print-ready certificates and downloadable evidence to support competence matrices and site induction records.

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Need to train a whole team?

Apply to add CITB eCourses to your organisation’s Learning Management System and track completions from one dashboard.

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Trusted by UK construction employers

Leading contractors, associations and training providers are already embedding CITB eCourses into their onboarding and CPD pathways.

Persimmon Homes

Paul Curry · Group Head of Training

“The integration of the SCORM files into our LMS was smooth and straightforward. It gives us full visibility of training data and keeps our site teams compliant without extra admin.”

CIHT

Carrie Playford · Digital Learning Manager

“From first contact to upload, everything was done as promised. We now deliver three CITB eCourses free to members with over 90 enrolments in the first month.”

BESA Academy

Jill Nicholls · Head of Service Development

“Uploading the SCORM packages was seamless. Completion tracking is simple and gives us instant learner insights—hugely valuable for keeping standards high.”

CITB eCourse FAQs

Everything you need to know before you click “book”.

How long do I have to finish an eCourse once I register?

You get 12 months of access from the day you activate the course. You can pause and resume modules as often as you like within that window.

Do I need special software or equipment?

A modern web browser, stable internet connection, webcam and microphone for remote invigilation are required. CITB recommends Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on desktop for the smoothest experience.

Can employers claim grant funding?

Yes. The Health and Safety Awareness eCourse attracts the Tier 1 (£60) grant. Add your levy number during checkout to ensure the claim is auto-processed.

What happens after I pass the assessment?

You’ll receive an electronic certificate instantly. Download and share it with your employer or upload it to your competence management system.