Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1

Start Date

Level: 1

Course Course: P00620

Area: Construction & Building Trades

About this Course

The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment is for learners who work in or who want to work in construction. It gives learners the opportunity to develop introductory knowledge related to health and safety in the construction industry.

Key Units

Course Objectives:

Understand the principles of risk assessment and hazard control.
Learn about workplace health and safety regulations and employer/employee responsibilities.
Identify common construction site hazards and how to prevent accidents.
Gain awareness of working at height, manual handling, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Understand the importance of health and safety signage and emergency procedures.

Who is this Course for?

This qualification is suitable for individuals entering the construction industry, including apprentices, labourers, and tradespeople. It is a mandatory requirement for those applying for the CSCS Green Labourer Card, which grants access to construction sites.

Entry Requirements

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification.

Assessment

Online workbook

Where does this Lead

This will allow successful learners to apply for the Green CSCS card.

Future Opportunities

Upon completion students can apply for a CSCS card to be a labourer on a construction site.

Tell Me More

This course will be delivered online through a virtual classroom and assessed through the completion of a structured workbook.

Extra Costs

Depending on your income you may be able to be funded for this course.

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