GQA CSCS Q-Card

Course Overview

About the course

This GQA Qualifications-accredited CSCS Q-card course is a fast-track, one-day classroom-based programme designed to help learners obtain a recognised construction skills card quickly and efficiently. This course is ideal for those working or wish to work in fenestration (windows, doors, skylights, and glazed curtain walls ) and construction sector (please reconfirm with your employer).

Delivered in a structured classroom environment, the course provides the essential knowledge and assessment required to support your application for a CSCS card without the need to sit the standard CITB touch screen test, making it a convenient alternative route for eligible candidates.

Key Features:

  • One-day intensive, classroom-based training
  • No requirement for the CITB touch screen test (for eligible candidates using this route)
  • Designed as a fast-track pathway to a CSCS card
  • Suitable for learners in fenestration and construction industries
  • Supports workplace safety and site access requirements

Pre-Requisites:

This qualification is available to those over 16 years, however employers should ensure that candidate is suitable for the role. Candidates should be at least a level 1 numeracy and literacy or equivalent.

Who It’s For:

This course is ideal for individuals working in or entering:

  • Construction roles
  • Fenestration (windows, doors, curtain walling)
  • Site-based labour and installation trades

Course Contents:

  • Key Course Modules:

    1. Introduction to Health & Safety in Construction

    2. Hazard Awareness & Risk Assessment

    3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    4. Manual Handling

    5. Working at Height Awareness

    6. Fire Safety Awareness

    7. Health, Welfare & First Aid Awareness

    8. Environmental Awareness

    9. Introduction to Fenestration & Construction Site Practices

* This course is offered in association with Coburn’s European training

Course Duration:  1 Day

Awarded by: GQA

Course Fee: £250 + VAT

Course Duration: : 1 Day

Venue: Chelmsford (Anglia Ruskin University)

Study mode: Classroom

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