Free Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in Bath. Classes run at Bath College City Centre Campus, part-time during the day. This free health and safety in a construction environment course takes around one hour to complete. It covers the core safety knowledge required on construction sites, from hazard awareness to legal responsibilities. The course is assessed in the classroom. Employers in construction expect workers to hold a recognised health and safety in a construction environment qualification, and this City and Guilds Award is a widely accepted starting point.
Who this course is for
Do you want a job in grounds maintenance? This course helps you build key skills for a live job interview with a local grounds maintenance company. You will also learn maths, English, and computer skills - all qualifications that employers want when they hire. If you are over 19 or do not have a job, you can build practical skills and secure a real interview in only six weeks with the Grounds Maintenance SWAP. Why should you take this course? - Attend a live job interview with a local grounds maintenance employer. - Learn the relevant maintenance skills to stand out in the job market. - Grow your interview techniques to help you succeed with job applications. - Feel ready to work in grounds maintenance after only six weeks.
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must be: - Aged 19 or over - Unemployed - On a low income Email [email protected] for more information. All that we ask is that you are ready to learn new skills, show up, and work towards a live job interview.
What you will learn
You'll identify common hazards found on construction sites.
You'll understand your legal duties as a worker under health and safety law.
You'll recognise the responsibilities of employers and employees on site.
You'll learn how to report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
You'll understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
You'll identify safe working practices to reduce risk on site.
How you will learn
You'll attend a classroom session at Bath College City Centre Campus. Learning is delivered face to face. Assessment is by a short written test or multiple-choice questions, as required by the City and Guilds specification. The session takes around one hour.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bath College City Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Construction labourer. Entry-level site work requiring basic safety knowledge.
Groundworker. Outdoor civil engineering and groundworks roles.
Bricklayer's mate. Assisting qualified bricklayers on site.
Painter and decorator. Interior and exterior finishing work.
Construction site operative. General duties across residential and commercial sites.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (City and Guilds). Broadens your safety knowledge beyond construction.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. A step up for those taking on more site responsibility.
CSCS Green Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme). Many construction employers require a CSCS card. This Level 1 Award supports your application for a Labourer card.
Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade. Moves you toward skilled-worker status in carpentry, bricklaying, or another trade.
