Free Level 1 An Introduction to Construction Course in Bootle. Classes run at SWRAC Bootle, full-time over 6 days. You'll cover the construction industry, health and safety, teamwork, goal-setting, and interview preparation. The course includes the Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction unit, the CSCS exam, and the CSCS Labourer card (the green card that gets you onto most construction sites). You'll need good basic English skills and a genuine motivation to work in the sector.
Who this course is for
The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment and/or to support a role in
the workplace. The content of the qualification includes introductions to: working in the
construction industry, health and safety, working in a group, working towards goals, interview
preparation. It also includes the L1 Health & Safety in Construction, the CSCS exam and CSCS Labourers card (aka green card)
Entry requirements
Motivated to work in the sector and good basic English Skills
What you will learn
You'll learn how the construction industry is structured and what working in it involves.
You'll cover health and safety rules and practices specific to construction sites.
You'll develop skills for working effectively as part of a team.
You'll practise setting and working toward goals.
You'll prepare for job interviews in the construction sector.
You'll sit the CSCS exam and, on passing, receive your CSCS Labourer card (green card).
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at SWRAC Bootle over 6 full-time days. You'll work through the course content with a tutor, covering both knowledge and practical preparation for work. Assessment includes the Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction qualification and the CSCS exam. Passing the CSCS exam leads directly to your CSCS Labourer card.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. SWRAC Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Construction labourer: entry-level site work once you hold your CSCS green card.
Groundworker: drainage, foundations, and groundworks on construction sites.
Demolition operative: site clearance and structural demolition work.
Hod carrier: moving materials and supporting bricklayers and plasterers.
General site operative: a broad range of physical tasks across different sites.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction: deepens your site safety knowledge and supports further CSCS card progression.
Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations: a practical, work-based qualification that can lead to a CSCS Skilled Worker card.
Level 2 Certificate in a specific trade (bricklaying, plastering, carpentry): the next step if you want to specialise and develop a trade skill.
