

Health, Safety & Environment Compliance Toolkit
Who is this HS&E Toolkit for?
We have created the Health Safety & Environment toolkit for both the Craft & Operative SKILLcard & the Manger & Supervisor SKILLcard.
Each toolkit starts with a course that is tailored to that SKILLcard, these courses have both been approved by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
We can help you find the correct SKILLcard for you need to get you onto site. Then we have further reading to help grow your knowledge, finally we offer BESA membership that can help you navigate any HS&E headaches you are facing.

Health Safety & Environment Courses

BESA Academys has two comprehensive Health and Safety Environment courses, coupled with tests, we have a course is designed to fulfil the requirements mandated for all Craft and Operative SKILLcard holders. This tailor-made program is the gateway for professionals within the HVAC industry seeking to elevate their qualifications and ensure their practices are in line with the highest safety standards. Our course is not just about meeting the basic requirements; it's about empowering you with the knowledge and skills to make a tangible difference in your workplace.
We also have a new course Health Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors meets the requirements for all Manager and Supervisor SKILLcards and is designed for those within the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration occupations.
We understand the value of our community, which is why we are thrilled to offer exclusive discounts to BESA members and SKILLcard holders. This initiative is part of our commitment to support the continuous professional development of our members and to acknowledge their dedication to maintaining excellence in health and safety standards within the HVAC sector.
What to expect from the Craft & Operative HS&E Course & Test
The Health Safety and Environment course and exam cater to the essential health and safety standards required for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards, tailored specifically for professionals in the fields of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
This comprehensive online course equips onsite workers with foundational health and safety knowledge, eliminating the inconvenience of scheduling, traveling to a testing center, or missing work hours.

The 5 modules of the Health, Safety & Environment Course:
1
2
The importance of safe manual handling
3
4
5
The Health Safety and Environment Test for operatives can be taken as part of the course or as a standalone test. Both the course and test can be completed on a laptop or PC whilst at work or home - saving you time and money travelling to a test centre.

What to expect from the Managers and Supervisors HS&E Course & Test
The Health Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors meets the requirements for all Manager and Supervisor SKILLcards and is designed for those within the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration occupations.
The HSE Test helps to raise standards across the industry and ensures that managers and supervisors have a good level of health, safety and environmental awareness.
The Health Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors Can be taken online as a standalone test. Both the course and test can be completed on a laptop or PC whilst at work or home - saving you time and money travelling to a test centre.
What is SKILLcard?
SKILLcard is a BESA Group company and the industry-recognised card issuing and personnel registration scheme for people working in the mechanical sector of the building engineering services industry throughout the UK.
You can apply for a SKILLcard if you're working in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, including ductwork and other specialisms associated with the building engineering services industry - such as service and facilities, domestic heating and plumbing, and refrigeration and air conditioning can apply for a SKILLcard. The scope of SKILLcard also covers those with supervisory and managerial responsibilities in the building engineering services industry& academy qualified personal.
The Craft & Operative SKILLcards
The Craft and Operative SKILLcards are:
Gold - Advanced Craft

Blue - Skilled Worker

White - ACRIB Refrigerant Handler

Green - Mate

Blue/Gold - ACRIB/SKILLcard
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Engineer

The Managers & Supervisors SKILLcards
The Managers & Supervisor SKILLcards are:
Gold - Supervisor

Black - Manager

Why you need your HSE qualification to apply for a SKILLcard
To be eligible for a SKILLcard, you must successfully complete a relevant health and safety test within the past two years. This requirement guarantees that individuals carrying a Craft or Operative SKILLcard possess the necessary skills and adhere to safety protocols while working on site. The purpose of these exams is to establish a foundational level of health and safety knowledge for all site personnel.
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