Free Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The Learning Foundry Skills Centre. This three-day, full-time daytime course covers the health and safety knowledge you need to work safely on construction sites. Completing this health and safety in a construction environment qualification is the recognised route to applying for a CSCS Labourer Card. You must be aged 19 or over and living in the Liverpool City Region to apply.
Who this course is for
The City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment is the safe way to gain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labourer’s Card, providing the necessary training and qualifications for individuals looking to apply for one.
Entry requirements
Individuals must be aged 19+ and living in Liverpool City Region
What you will learn
You'll identify the main health and safety hazards found on construction sites.
You'll understand your legal responsibilities as a worker under health and safety law.
You'll recognise safe working practices and why they matter on site.
You'll learn how to respond to accidents, incidents, and emergencies.
You'll understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when to use it.
You'll identify risks related to working at height, manual handling, and hazardous substances.
How you will learn
The course is delivered in a classroom over three full days. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and group activities. Assessment is by a multiple-choice test. You need to pass this test to earn the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and to support your CSCS Labourer Card application.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Learning Foundry Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
General labourer: entry-level site work once you hold a CSCS Labourer Card.
Construction operative: assisting trades on residential and commercial builds.
Groundworker: drainage, foundations, and groundworks on construction projects.
Demolition operative: site clearance and controlled demolition work.
Highways operative: road maintenance and infrastructure work.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: deepens your knowledge and supports progression to skilled site roles.
Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations: a practical qualification that can support a CSCS Skilled Worker Card.
CSCS Green Card (Labourer): not a qualification, but the card this Award helps you apply for, opening access to most UK construction sites.
