Free CSCS Training with Merton Adult Learning
LIBS Training is delivering fully funded construction courses in partnership with Merton Adult Learning for the 2026/27 academic year. The training is designed for adults aged 19 and over who want the knowledge, the qualification and the card to start work in construction.
No fees. No previous experience. No qualifications needed to begin.
The Course
This qualification, together with the required CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment test, provides the route towards applying for the green CSCS Labourer card.
Over two days you’ll cover:
- Hazards and risks on a construction site
- Safe manual handling
- Working safely at height
- Working around plant and machinery
- Fire, electrical and chemical safety
- Teamwork and communication on site
The assessment is a 40-question multiple-choice examination, completed in 60 minutes. You need 32 out of 40 to pass.
The CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test
To apply for the green CSCS Labourer card, you’ll also need to pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives. This is a separate test from your Highfield Level 1 qualification.
The test checks that you have the basic health, safety and environmental knowledge needed to work safely on a construction site.
What the CITB Test Covers
- Working environment
- Occupational health
- General safety
- High-risk activities
- Specialist construction knowledge
We’ll Help You Prepare
- Practice questions and revision materials
- Mock CITB test simulations
- Help identifying areas where you need more revision
- Guidance on what to expect on test day
- Support booking your test at a Pearson VUE test centre
- Support with your CSCS card application after you pass
Your Route to the Green CSCS Labourer Card
Step 1: Complete and pass your Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment.
Step 2: Pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Operatives.
Step 3: Apply for your green CSCS Labourer card.
On this funded programme we’ll support you through the training, CITB test preparation and your CSCS card application.
Where and When
Colliers Wood Library
Courses run at Colliers Wood Library in the London Borough of Merton.
Full joining instructions and venue details will be provided when your place is confirmed.
Available Start Dates
- Monday 2nd – Tuesday 3rd November 2026
- Monday 22nd – Tuesday 23rd February 2027
- Monday 12th – Tuesday 13th April 2027
- Monday 14th – Tuesday 15th June 2027
Places are limited and cohorts fill quickly. Call early to secure your spot.
Am I Eligible?
The course is fully funded if you:
- Are aged 19 or over
- Live in the London Borough of Merton
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
Not sure? Call us on 020 3488 0857. It takes five minutes to check.
How It Works
Get in Touch
Call or fill in the form. We check your eligibility.
Enrol
A short chat about your goals, plus ID and address check.
Train
Two days of classroom learning with a tutor who’s worked on site.
Get Carded
Sit both exams, then apply for your CSCS card with our support.
Where It Leads
A CSCS card gets you through the gate. What comes next is up to you.
Learners who complete this course typically move into general labouring, traffic marshalling or site operative roles. From there, the routes open up — groundworks, bricklaying, painting and decorating, carpentry and plant operation.
General Labouring
Build site experience and develop the practical skills employers need.
Traffic Marshalling
Progress towards site logistics, vehicle control and traffic marshal roles.
Site Operative
Gain experience before progressing into a skilled construction trade.
Find Out More
Call 020 3488 0857 or email Training@libsuk.com.
One of our advisors will explain the course, check whether you qualify and get you enrolled.
LIBS Training
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