Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction Overview

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  • CITB Approved Qualification

  • Access the Green Labourer CSCS Card

  • One of the UK’s leading qualifications

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of site safety

  • Improve employability prospects

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The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment (RQF) has been developed for learners working in – or wanting to work in – the construction industry, and will give them the knowledge to undertake their role safely.

The qualification has also been designed so that learners who successfully complete it and go on to complete the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment knowledge test will have fulfilled the knowledge needed to apply for the Green CSCS Card (Labourer).

You will gain a Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment (RQF). This qualification allows the holder to apply for the Green Labourers CSCS Card upon passing the CITB Health & Safety Test.

You will also have gained confidence in your every day working life and knowledge of Construction Health & Safety around the following topics:

  • Knowledge of common hazards and risks in a construction environment
  • Safe manual handling practices
  • Working safely at height
  • Working safely around plant and machinery
  • The importance of effective teamwork and communication in ensuring safe working practices are followed in the construction industry

This depends on the level of your prior knowledge and experience combined with how much time and effort you put into completing the work.

It can take anywhere from a six hours to a number of weeks to complete this qualification but be assured your tutor will be responsive to those who want to complete quickly and support you to progress fast.

You must be 16+ to enroll upon this qualification.

You must have a good understanding of English reading and writing as the course involves learning resources, written questions and answers.

There are various delivery methods available for the Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment:

Online

Complete your learning and final exam via our online learning management system and e-assessment tool.

Class Based/ Face-to-Face

Learning resources and activities are tutor led to complete your exam with a summative exam to confirm learning has occurred.

Online

You’ll be issued access to our state-of-the-art online learning resources. This platform offers a wealth of interactive exercises, video tutorials, and practice exams. You can learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.

Your final exam will be remotely invigilated at a time to suit you.

Class Based/ Face-to-Face

Your qualification is tutor led and your qualified and experienced tutor will guide you through the information and learning resources as you fill in the workbook.

You will undertake a final exam to confirm learning has occurred at the appropriate level.

This qualification is delivered anywhere in the UK via our online learning resource. Paper based delivery is subject to availability in your geographic location, contact us for more information about classroom based Level 1 delivery.

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