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
Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd, and Friday 3rd September
St Michaels & All Angels Macclesfield
Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd September
The Old Saw Mill Congleton
Monday 11th, Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th October
St Michaels & All Angels Macclesfield
Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd November
Crewe
Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23d and Wednesday 24th November
Next Steps
To book on a course please complete the registration form here