Health & Safety in Construction Level 1 (August start)
The Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1 Award is an essential, short-term course for anyone who wants to work in the construction industry. Delivered over four accessible evening sessions to accommodate working adults, this qualification fulfils the mandatory training requirement needed to apply for your Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Green Labourer Card.
You will learn the crucial principles of health and safety that will keep you, your colleagues, and the public safe on a busy construction site. The course covers how to identify hazards, safely move and handle materials, and understand the risks associated with working at height and around heavy machinery.
Duration: This course will run across four evenings.
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Sector Overview
The UK Construction Sector is a vital component of the economy, offering a wide variety of roles ranging from general labour to specialised trades and site management. Working on a construction site carries inherent risks, which is why strictly regulated health and safety training is a mandatory legal requirement for all site workers, ensuring high demand for compliant, trained personnel.
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- No previous construction experience is required
- A basic standard of English and maths to understand safety instructions and complete the exam
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What will I study?
This course consists of one mandatory unit covering key areas of construction site safety:
- 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
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- A multiple-choice examination set and marked by City & Guilds
- A multiple-choice examination set and marked by City & Guilds
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Enrichment
As an adult learner, you will be offered opportunities to actively engage with industry related professionals to increase your personal and career development. This includes access to key industry guest speakers and experts who will deliver insights to help you build your industry knowledge and expand your professional network.
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Work Experience
Work experience opportunities do not apply to this course.
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Progression Opportunities
The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:
- Applying for your CSCS Green Labourer Card (requires passing a separate CITB Health, Safety and Environment test)
- Level 2 qualifications in specific construction trades (e.g., Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plumbing)
- Employment as a Construction Site Labourer
- Construction Apprenticeships
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Alumni
Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 90% of adult learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.
