Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment – CSCS Skills Card
Getting onto a construction site in the UK starts here. This comprehensive, government-funded programme is designed to take you from a beginner to site-ready, providing an essential qualification and knowledge required to secure your CSCS Green Card.
The course covers the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification, ensuring you are fully prepared for the CITB Operative test. Whether you are looking to start a fresh career or return to the industry, this course provides the professional foundation you need to work safely and legally on-site. CSCS Test and Card are fully-funded (free).
This Course Includes:
Professional Qualification
A permanent Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (NOCN)
Comprehensive Test Prep
Full coverage of all content required for the CITB Health and Safety for Operatives test
Expert Instruction
Daily tutor-led sessions with personal feedback on written activities
CSCS Roadmap
End-to-end guidance on how to apply for your Labourer’s Green Card
Level
Beginner / Level 1
Duration
3 Consecutive Days
Cost
Free
Location
Congleton
Course Delivery
In person
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About this course
The CSCS Skills Card – Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course gives you the essential knowledge you need to work safely and confidently on a construction site. Designed for people entering the industry, the course introduces key legal responsibilities, risk awareness, and safe working practices, helping you understand common onsite hazards such as working at height, manual handling, machinery, and fire and electrical safety. Completing this Level 1 qualification is a vital step toward gaining your CSCS Green Labourer Card, opening the door to safer employment and new opportunities in the construction sector.
Next course:
5th, 6th and 7th October 2026
All courses run from 9.30am to 3.30pm
Eligibility
Age
Must be 19+ on August 31st of the current academic year
Residency
Must meet residency requirements
Income
Must earn below £26,800 or be unemployed and claiming JSA, ESA, or Universal Credit
Essential Skills
A basic level of English and maths
Skills you'll gain
- Risk Management - Identifying hazards and conducting risk assessments on-site
- Safety Procedures - Mastery of working at height and safe manual handling techniques
- Legal Knowledge - Understanding legal responsibilities and reporting accidents or ill-health
- Equipment Safety - Guidance on the safe operation of site equipment and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Emergency Response - Knowledge of how to handle emergencies and maintain health and safety standards in a live environment