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CSCS Health and Safety Course in Darlington

CostContact the provider
Duration3 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Fees apply. Contact Darlington College for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, part-time during the day, completing in around 3 weeks. This course is specifically for people applying for the CSCS Green Card, the card you need to access UK construction sites as a labourer. You'll cover the health and safety knowledge required to work safely on site. There are no entry requirements beyond commitment to the programme.

Who this course is for

This Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification is for learners wishing to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme Green Card.

The CSCS Green Card is intended for those working in labouring occupations only. This qualification is for learners wishing to qualify for the CSCS UK Ltd Green Card to access construction sites in the UK as a non-skilled worker.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements other than the willingness to learn and commit to the programme. The course is not approved for learners under 16.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to identify common hazards on construction sites.
  • You'll understand your legal responsibilities for health and safety at work.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and reduce risk to yourself and others.
  • You'll understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when to use it.
  • You'll learn how to respond to accidents and emergencies on site.
  • You'll understand safe manual handling practices.
  • You'll learn about fire safety and emergency procedures in a construction environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Darlington College. Assessment is by a multiple-choice test. Passing this test is what earns you the City and Guilds Award and supports your CSCS Green Card application. Teaching covers the health and safety knowledge you need to work on a construction site.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction labourer: use your CSCS Green Card to access UK sites.
  • Ground worker: entry-level site work in excavation and drainage.
  • Demolition operative: labouring roles on demolition and clearance projects.
  • Hod carrier: supporting bricklayers and masons on site.
  • Site cleaner/banksman: keeping sites safe and clear.

What you could study next

Once you have your CSCS Green Card, you can work on site and build toward skilled-worker status.

  • Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade (such as bricklaying, carpentry, or groundwork): completing an NVQ at Level 2 or above lets you apply for a CSCS Skilled Worker Card.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment: a higher-level health and safety qualification for those moving into supervisory or more responsible site roles.
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