Heath and Safety in a Construction Environment
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This Level 1 qualification is designed to provide candidates with fundamental knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a construction environment.
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The qualification covers risk assessment, working at height, manual handling, improving health and safety at work and the safe operation of equipment.
Individuals are required to achieve this level 1 qualification and pass the CITB Operative Health, Safety and Environment test to obtain the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourers’ Green Card.
Entry Requirements
There is no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding; however a basic level of maths and English is required.
A form of photographic ID is required to enable the candidate to take the test.
Who is the course aimed at?
Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification is for anyone who currently works in construction or wants to work in construction, as well as for those
already in the industry looking to refresh their knowledge. It is ideal for anyone wishing to apply for the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) Labourer Card (Green Card), necessary for work
on a UK construction site.
What will I study?
This course provides the learner with everything they need to know about maintaining and improving health and safety at work. It delivers essential knowledge about key terms, legal responsibilities
and reasons for good health and safety on a construction site. The learner will also learn about personal protective equipment, emergencies, accident reporting, and dealing with ill-health within the
construction environment.
How will I be assessed?
| As an individual or in small teams with peers a sequence of activities will be completed to gain your qualification, this will be assessed by your tutor daily and feedback given. |
Duration
Maybury Centre Crewe
Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th & Friday 22nd January
St Michaels & All Angels Macclesfield
Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th February –
The Old Saw Mill Congleton
Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th February-
St Michaels & All Angels Macclesfield
Monday 15th Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 18th March
Crewe
Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th March -Maybury centre Crewe
Next Steps
To book on a course please complete the registration form here