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The BESA Academy's online Health and Safety Environment Test has been updated to incorporate questions on the Building Safety Act, offering enhanced confidence and assurance for you, your employer, and your clients.Our online Health and Safety Environment test meets the requirements for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards and is designed for those within the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration occupations. The test enables those working on site a minimum level of health and safety awareness. Take the online test to remove the hassle of booking and travelling to a test centre or taking time out of your working day. Saving you precious time and money!   Fed up with taking resits? Take the Health and Safety Environment course and test instead. BESA members and SKILLcard holders get an exclusive discount of 20% for both the course and test.   Completing the online test - important, please read: The Health and Safety Environment Test for Operatives requires an online assessment, which takes place through the support of proctoring. Please read the requirements prior to purchase and also watch this short proctoring video which will help you get set up successfully.Before registering for the test make sure you have some ID to hand, this can be a valid driver's license or passport.To ensure you pass the test: Your PC or laptop will need to have a camera and make sure it is pointing towards you Turn all mobiles, tablets, devices off Make sure no one walks into the room Don't look at anything outside of the view of the camera Focus fully on the screen Once you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test. Duration Approximately 45 minutes Format 100% online Cost £24+VAT Cost includes one attempt at the test.Please note: This test is not suitable for Management and Supervisory SKILLcards - find out which test you need to take on the SKILLcard website.

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BESA members and SKILLcard holders receive a 20 percent discount on the course." } } ] } ] } Health, Safety and Environment Course and Test for Craft and Operatives This online Health, Safety and Environment Course and Test from BESA Academy is designed for Craft and Operative SKILLcards and those working in the HVAC industry. The course enables those working on site to gain a minimum level of health and safety awareness and removes the hassle of booking and travelling to a test centre or taking time out of work. Complete the course and test 100% online from your laptop or PC at work or home, saving time and money. Member Price £76 + VAT | Standard Price £95 + VAT Exclusive discounts available for BESA Members and SKILLcard holders. What You Will Learn This approximately 2.5-hour course includes six modules: The principles of risk assessment and maintaining and improving health and safety at work The importance of safe manual handling in the workplace The importance of working safely at height in the workplace Risks to health within a construction environment Working around plant and equipment safely Building Safety Act: your role in enhancing building safety Who Should Take This Course? This course is designed for craft operatives and site workers in the HVAC industry who need to obtain or renew a Craft or Operative SKILLcard. It is suitable for heating engineers, ventilation engineers, air conditioning engineers, refrigeration engineers, and anyone working on site within the building services sector who requires health and safety awareness training and certification. Why This Course Matters Health and safety awareness is essential for anyone working on construction and building services sites. This course provides the minimum level of health and safety knowledge required for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards, covering critical topics including risk assessment, manual handling, working at height, construction environment health risks, plant and equipment safety, and the Building Safety Act. Completing this course and test enables you to obtain or renew your SKILLcard, demonstrate your health and safety competence, and work safely on site. The 100% online format means you can complete the course and test at your own pace from home or work, without the need to travel to a test centre or take time away from your job. The Benefits of This Course Completing this course will help you: Meet the health and safety requirements for Craft and Operative SKILLcards Gain essential health and safety awareness for working on site Understand risk assessment, manual handling, and working at height Recognise health risks in construction environments Work safely around plant and equipment Understand your role in enhancing building safety under the Building Safety Act Save time and money by completing the course and test online Course Format Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours Format: 100% online, self-paced Assessment: Online proctored test Member Price: £76 + VAT Standard Price: £95 + VAT Important Information About the Online Test The Health and Safety Environment Test for Craft and Operatives requires an online assessment, which takes place through the support of proctoring. Please read the requirements prior to purchase and watch the short proctoring video which will help you get set up successfully. Before registering for the test, make sure you have some ID to hand. This can be a valid driver's licence or passport. To ensure you pass the test: Your PC or laptop will need to have a camera and make sure it is pointing towards you Turn all mobiles, tablets, and devices off Make sure no one walks into the room Do not look at anything outside of the view of the camera Focus fully on the screen Once you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Health and Safety Environment Course and Test for Craft and Operatives? It is an online course and test that meets the health and safety requirements for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards in the HVAC industry. How long does the course take? The course takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Is the test online? Yes. Both the course and test can be completed 100% online on a laptop or PC at work or home. What is proctoring? 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