L1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

About this course

This entry is for the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, assessed through an online test rather than taught sessions. The assessment covers risk assessment, safe manual handling, working at height, health risks in construction, and working safely around plant and equipment. A pass mark of 80% applies, and the result is issued on the day of the assessment. The qualification is one of those required by people intending to apply for a CSCS Green Card as a non-skilled worker.

What you'll learn

• Explain principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving workplace health and safety
• Recognise the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace
• Identify safe working practices for work at height
• Recognise health risks associated with a construction environment
• Identify ways to work safely around plant and equipment

Is this course right for you?

The assessment is intended for candidates seeking the Level 1 award as part of a route towards applying for a CSCS Green Card. The Beginner (A1) label indicates an introductory level, while the source expects candidates to have revised before applying. This is an assessment-focused entry rather than a taught course.

• Candidates are expected to prepare for the test before applying
• An 80% pass mark applies

Before you go

• The assessment is completed online.
• Candidates receive their result on the day of the assessment.