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

This qualification is designed for people already working, or wanting to work, in the UK construction industry; all construction businesses have

a legal responsibility to provide their employees with relevant health and safety training. A high standard of health and safety protects

employees’ and consumers’ health and helps to maintain the reputation of the business.

Delivering this qualification will provide apprentices and experienced workers with the knowledge and skills they need to apply for their CSCS

card (Labourer Card / Green Card) and take the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.

Having a valid CSCS card and passing the CITB test are both mandatory requirements of working in the construction industry because they

grant employees access to UK construction sites as non-skilled workers.

What does it cover?

This qualification delivers essential understanding of the key terms, legal responsibilities and reasons for good health and safety on a

construction site. Students will also learn about risk assessments and method statements, personal protective equipment, emergencies and first

aid, reporting accidents, fatalities and ill-health in a construction environment. The content of this qualification will also prepare learners for

their CSCS card application and passing the CITB test.