Anyone know what is in the CSCS health and safety test?

[OllieNotts]

Hi, got my test booked next week and I assume it is full of h&s questions so should be relatively straight forward to pass has anyone done it recently can give us a clue?
Also what happens when passing test do you have to apply for card or do you get it after the test?
Thanks.

 

[Paul.M]

It's the easiest test you'll ever have to do. Most of it is common sense, just refresh yourself on fire extinguishers colours and what type of fire they are used on.

 

[OllieNotts]

Nice one, just did them recently as I am doing 2330 at college now so should still be up in the brain somewhere.

 

[Paul.M]

It's the same type of questions as the H&S in the 2330 so don't panic, if your doing well in college you'll be fine on the cscs test.

 

[lfcsparkycus]

got my ecs health & safety next week and downloaded questions and answers off ecs website. once passed(which you will) get results in 2 weeks, send it off along with proof of qualifications you have and another 36 quid, then in 4 weeks you"ll recieve your card

 

[Adam W]

Remember if there's a fire you need to go to the muster station, not the canteen or home.
If you spot anything you think might be unsafe, tell a grown-up.

You don't get your card straight away but you get a certificate if you've passed, which you send off.

 

[Adam W]

That's with the CSCS, which is a bit like rocking up and having a go on a pub quiz machine. The ECS is more of an exam situation; you get the results a few weeks later.

 

[lfcsparkycus]

Remember if there's a fire you need to go to the muster station, not the canteen or home.
If you spot anything you think might be unsafe, tell a grown-up.

You don't get your card straight away but you get a certificate if you've passed, which you send off.

ha ha tell a grown up!

 

[Andy 7671]

Ollie I think sitting your ECS test, not CSCS would be more beneficial.

If a scaffold collapses, whats the minimum height where it becomes reportable...?

 

[Adam W]

ha ha tell a grown up!

Yeah at college they told us the 2330 H&S questions were aimed at apprentices so they should tell the sparky they're working with or supervisor.
Of course in the real world if you came across an appliance with a damaged plug or an extension with a damaged flex you'd just repair it yourself, but that's not the answer they're looking for.

 

[OllieNotts]

Ollie I think sitting your ECS test, not CSCS would be more beneficial.

If a scaffold collapses, whats the minimum height where it becomes reportable...?

Me to, but it is over £200 I dont have that kind of cash spare right now so CSCS is a start, if I can start earning soon then I will defo go down that route but it is too expensive right now.

 

[OllieNotts]

Ollie I think sitting your ECS test, not CSCS would be more beneficial.

If a scaffold collapses, whats the minimum height where it becomes reportable...?

5 metres, with the help of google I wouldn't of had a scoobie do! Oh dear

 

[lfcsparkycus]

Me to, but it is over £200 I dont have that kind of cash spare right now so CSCS is a start, if I can start earning soon then I will defo go down that route but it is too expensive right now.

ecs health and safety test £42 send results off with proof of qualifications and £36 to get card

 

[OllieNotts]

ecs health and safety test £42 send results off with proof of qualifications and £36 to get card

The website I found "took care of it all for you" from just £200+, will I get a refund from my CSCS test if I cancel now?
I dont have any quals yet either, so is there any point in applying for ECS until I have completed my level 2? Not sure if I would get trainee card if I dont have a job yet?

 

[lfcsparkycus]

The website I found "took care of it all for you" from just £200+, will I get a refund from my CSCS test if I cancel now?
I dont have any quals yet either, so is there any point in applying for ECS until I have completed my level 2? Not sure if I would get trainee card if I dont have a job yet?

google ecs health & safety test and download their application form, probably best to get qualifications first cuz they put em on the card, dont need a job to get 1. not sure about refund for cscs but probably not, ecs dont refund unless you dont turn up cuz your dead!