Introduction

The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification is suitable for individuals wishing to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Green Card and to access construction sites in the UK as a non-skilled worker.

In July 2014 CSCS introduced a new requirement for applicants to achieve a formal knowledge-based qualification, the ‘Health and Safety in a Construction Environment’ Award. Achievement of this Award will demonstrate the applicant’s understanding of key issues affecting safe working practices on UK construction sites.

Apart from an initial assessment there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Course Outline

This course has been designed to cover the following areas:

  • Knowing the principles of risk assessments for maintaining and improving health and safety at work.
  • Know the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace.
  • Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace.
  • Know risks to health within a construction environment
  • Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safely

On Completion

Upon successful completion and achievement of this course, learners will receive a Level 1 award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

Who Should Attend?

This course should be attended by individuals wishing to apply for the CSCS green card.

Course Duration

The duration will vary based on the learning path taken, varying from 1 day to 3 days.