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CSCS Health and Safety Course in Manchester at The Growth Company Education And Skills

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free if you're unemployed, on certain benefits or on a low income. This course is only available with funding. Contact GC Education and Skills for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Growth Company Education and Skills, full-time during the day over 12 days. This course is funded for Greater Manchester residents aged 19 or over who are unemployed and meet certain eligibility criteria, including being in receipt of eligible benefits or under the low wage threshold. Contact the centre to check whether you qualify. You'll cover the health and safety knowledge required to work safely on construction sites and to meet industry standards. Completing this level 1 health and safety in a construction environment qualification is also a step toward applying for a CSCS Labourer Card.

Who this course is for

The "Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment" course is for anyone wanting to work in construction. It provides essential health and safety knowledge required to work safely and comply with industry standards, and is necessary for obtaining a CSCS Green Card in the UK.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you must:

Be aged 19+ and unemployed Have basic English and math skills Have right-to-work documents (UK Birth Certificate/Passport or Residency Card)

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to identify hazards and risks on construction sites.
  • You'll understand your legal responsibilities for health and safety at work.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and follow site rules and procedures.
  • You'll understand how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.
  • You'll learn about emergency procedures and what to do if something goes wrong on site.
  • You'll understand the importance of reporting accidents and near misses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Growth Company Education and Skills. Teaching covers the knowledge and understanding required by the City and Guilds specification. Assessment is through a written test. You must pass this test to achieve the Award. The centre will give you full details of the assessment before you sit it.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Growth Company Education and Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to bring right-to-work documents (such as a UK Birth Certificate, Passport, or Residency Card) when you apply.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work once you hold a CSCS card.
  • Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage on construction sites.
  • Demolition operative: site clearance and structural demolition work.
  • Construction site operative: general site support and materials handling.
  • Facilities operative: maintenance and support roles in managed buildings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: deepens your knowledge and is valued by employers looking for site supervisors.
  • Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Construction: broadens your understanding of the construction sector beyond health and safety.
  • CSCS Labourer Card: not a qualification, but the card you can apply for once you hold this Award and pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. It's required to work on most UK construction sites.
Apply on gceducationandskills.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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