Course overview
The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification is suitable for everyone seeking employment in labouring occupations in the construction industry who is looking to obtain their Labourer's Green Card. This qualification is designed to provide candidates with fundamental knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a construction environment
Who is this course for?
Everyone seeking employment in labouring occupations in the construction industry who is looking to obtain their Labourer's Green Card.
Fees and funding
The cost of the course is £150
Entry requirements
Anyone over the age of 16. A basic level of literacy and the equivalent to a Level 1 proficiency in the English language
What you will learn
- The principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving health and safety at work
- The importance of safe manual handling in the workplace
- The importance of working safely at height in the workplace
- Risks to health within a construction environment
- The importance of working around plant and equipment safely
Course units (1)
Mandatory units
- Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
This is a single-unit qualification. JFC must confirm whether the RSPH or Highfield version is delivered.
How you will learn
The course duration is 1 day. You will attend classes from 10am-4pm.
Assessment
Candidates will be assessed by a multiple-choice examination. The multiple choice test consists of 45 questions and is of 60-minute duration. You must achieve a score of at least 36 out of 45 in the examination.
You will qualify with
- Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment from Highfields or RSPH
Careers and progression
Career options
- Labourer
Progress on to
- CITB Operative Health, Safety and Environment Test
- CSCS Labourers’ Green Card
- Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace