Description
Gain the essential qualification required to work in the UK construction industry. This course combines the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment with preparation for the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test, enabling you to apply for your CSCS Green Labourer Card.
This qualification is particularly beneficial for individuals seeking employment on construction sites, including SIA-licensed security officers who wish to expand their job opportunities within the construction sector.
How to Get Your CSCS Green Card
Follow these three simple steps:
Step 1: Complete the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course.
Step 2: Pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Test.
Step 3: Apply for your CSCS Green Labourer Card at no additional cost.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 Day
- Assessment: Multiple-Choice Examination
- Course Time: 09:00 – 17:00
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Who Is This Course For?
This qualification is designed for individuals who are currently working, or planning to work, in the UK construction industry. Construction employers have a legal responsibility to ensure their workforce receives appropriate health and safety training.
The course provides learners with the knowledge and understanding required to apply for a CSCS Labourer (Green) Card and successfully complete the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.
Holding a valid CSCS card and passing the CITB test are often mandatory requirements for accessing construction sites and working as a labourer or non-skilled worker.
What Will You Learn?
Upon completion of the course, learners will understand:
- The process of applying for a CSCS Green Card and passing the CITB test.
- Personal responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.
- How to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
- The principles of risk assessments and method statements.
- Accident reporting procedures.
- Safe use of work equipment, vehicles, and mobile plant.
- Fire safety and electrical safety awareness.
- Manual handling techniques.
- Hazards associated with noise, vibration, and hazardous substances.
- The effects of alcohol and drugs in the workplace.
- The importance of health and safety signs.
- Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Benefits of the Qualification
- Recognised qualification for obtaining a CSCS Green Card.
- Improves health and safety awareness within construction environments.
- Suitable as a stand-alone qualification or as part of a wider vocational training programme.
- Enhances employability within the UK construction industry.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners should possess a reasonable level of English literacy to understand the training materials and complete the assessment.
The qualification is suitable for:
- New entrants to the construction industry.
- Apprentices and trainees.
- Experienced workers seeking to obtain or renew their CSCS card.
- SIA licence holders wishing to work on construction sites.
Training delivery can be adapted to meet the varying experience levels and learning needs of attendees.
Assessment
To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully complete an online or paper-based examination.
- Assessment Format: 40 Multiple-Choice Questions
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Pass Mark: Minimum of 26 correct answers out of 40
Certification
Successful candidates will receive the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment certificate from an awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual and the Department for Education in England and Wales.
This certificate can then be used to support your application for the CSCS Green Labourer Card.
