Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (QCF)

This qualification is for people who currently work, or want to work in construction.

 

Who needs this qualification?

Anyone wishing to apply for the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) Green Card to work on a UK construction site

Qualification content

- The importance, key terms, legal responsibilities and reasons for
good health and safety
- Fatalities, injuries and ill-health in construction
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Slips, trips and falls
- Working at height
- Moving vehicles and mobile plant
- Work equipment
- Fire
- Electricity
- Manual handling
- Noise
- Vibration
- Hazardous substances
- Alcohol and drugs
- Health and safety signs
- Personal protective equipment
- Welfare facilities and personal hygiene
- Emergencies and first aid
- Reporting accidents and ill health.

Assessment

- 40 multiple choice questions (60 minutes)

- Pass mark 32 out of 40.

Course Duration

The course normally lasts 6 - 7 hours depending on learners's progress

Certificates are normally issued within 5 working days.

Cost

Per Person: £95.00 including training materials and certificates.

Discounts are available for bookings of 5 candidates or more
We can train at your premises (subject to suitable facilities) or arrange a venue near you

 

Course Dates

We hold regular training days, usually at least one every month at our centre in Felixstowe so contact us to book a course or for more information.

 

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