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Free CSCS Health and Safety Course in Croydon at John Ruskin College

CostFREE
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, part-time during the day. The course takes 2 weeks and runs from 9am to 2pm. It covers the health and safety knowledge you need to apply for a CSCS Green Labourer Card, which gives you access to construction sites in the UK. Topics include risk assessment, manual handling, working at height, and working safely around plant and equipment. No prior qualifications are required.

Who this course is for

19+

Entry requirements

No prior qualifications are required.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of risk assessment on construction sites.
  • You'll learn the importance of safe manual handling techniques.
  • You'll explore the risks of working at height and how to manage them.
  • You'll identify health risks specific to the construction environment.
  • You'll learn how to work safely around plant and equipment.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at John Ruskin College. The course is assessed by a multiple choice test. This is the same test required to apply for a CSCS Green Labourer Card. Classes run Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm, over two weeks.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • General labourer. Entry-level work on UK construction sites with a CSCS Green Card.
  • Construction operative. Site-based work once you hold your CSCS card.
  • Groundworker. Outdoor construction work including drainage and foundations.
  • Demolition operative. Site clearance and demolition work requiring CSCS access.
  • Hod carrier. Manual support role on building sites.

What you could study next

Once you have your CSCS Green Labourer Card, you can work on site and build practical experience. Many labourers go on to study a Level 2 NVQ in a specific trade, such as bricklaying, plastering, or carpentry. An NVQ at Level 2 or above, combined with a relevant trade test, is the route to a CSCS Skilled Worker Card.

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