This qualification is designed for learners working in, or aspiring to work in, the construction industry. It will give learners the knowledge to undertake their jobs safely. Successful learners who also complete the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment knowledge test fulfil the requirements to apply for the CSCS Labourer’s card.
This qualification covers common hazards and risks in a construction environment, safe manual handling practices, working safely at height and working safely around plant and machinery. It also covers the importance of effective teamwork and communication in ensuring safe working practices are followed in the construction industry.
This is an online interactive course that is assessed via a final online assessment. Upon successful completion of the course you will recieve a Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment certificate.
- 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
- Risks to health within a construction environment
- Those looking to work in the construction industry.
- Those already working in the construction industry.
- Be 14 years of age or above
- Have a basic level of literacy
