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Examination - Legal, Health & Safety CSDB/ CSTDB/ CSSW

The legal, health & safety examination is a requirement for the following qualifications:

Certificated Surveyor of Timber & Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB)
Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings (CSDB)
Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW)

For those that want to book just the Legal, Health & Safety Exam, please click on the 'Book your place'.

Please note: to achieve CSTDB ot CSDB status, you will have to also pass the related Damp Exam and Timber exam. To achieve the CSSW qualification candidates must also pass the CSSW Exam.

How is the Legal, Health & Safety exam structured?

The Legal Health & Safety exam consists of a 2 hour written exam

9:00am – 11:00am - Written paper

How do I get qualified?

The Legal, Health & Safety exam is required to achieve the Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings (CSDB), Certificated Surveyor of Timber & Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB) and Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW) qualifications

To achieve the Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings (CSDB) qualification you are required to pass the below modules:

Legal and Health & Safety
Condensation & Damp

To achieve the Certificated Surveyor of Timber & Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB) qualification you are required to pass the below modules:

Legal and Health & Safety
Condensation & Damp
Timber module

To achieve the Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW) qualification you are required to pass the below modules:

Legal and Health & Safety
CSSW

Download the syllabus for these qualification as this breaks each module down and shows what you could be tested on during the examinations. This is a very valuable revision tool along with our recommended reading list.

CSTDB / CSDB Syllabus

CSSW Syllabus

The Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE)

The PCA are an approved centre with ABBE, this is where they audit all of the exams associated with the CSTDB/CSDB/CSSW qualifications.

Candidates successfully passing the CSTDB/CSDB/CSSW examinations from 2018/2019 onwards will be awarded the ‘ABBE/PCA Level 3 Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings / ABBE/PCA Level 3 Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings’/ ABBE/PCA Level 3 Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing through ABBE.

Along with the rigor and professionalism of the PCA examination process, this means the Legal, Health & Safety exam, and all associated CSTDB/ CSDB/ CSSW exams will be independently verified by UK leading award organisation within the construction industry!

ABBE charge a registration fee per qualification of £50 +VAT. This one-off fee will be applied to the invoice for all those individuals sitting the CSTDB/CSDB examinations.

Information on the Legal, Health & Safety Examination Preparation course

For those looking to prepare more for the Legal, Health & Safety exam, there is a specific 'Legal, Health & Safety examination preparation course' that is particularly useful for those candidates who have not recently sat an exam, to help them practice exam techniques by working through some past papers with a tutor. It also provides a valuable opportunity for candidates to clarify any areas where they may be unsure prior to sitting the formal examination. Click on the button below to view availability and dates.

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Legal and H&S Exam Past Papers - CSTBD / CSDB

To help support candidates both during their Legal and Health & Safety related exam preparation training and forthcoming exams, there are example examination papers you can view by clicking the button options below:

Legal and H&S - Example Paper >>

Contact us about the CSTDB or CSDB examinations

To find out more about our CSTDB or CSDB Examination, or to simply ask a few questions, feel free to contact our training team by calling 01480 400 000 or send us your enquiry by completing our online contact form below.

Alternatively, if you want to book your place now, click on the 'Book Now' button at the top of the page or on any of the 'available dates'.