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Free CSCS Health and Safety Course in North Shields

CostFREE
Duration21 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in North Shields. Classes run at Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North. This health and safety in a construction environment qualification is the formal knowledge-based requirement for the CSCS Green Card, which labourers need to work on UK construction sites. The course runs for 21 hours and covers the health and safety knowledge assessed in the CSCS test. There are no entry requirements.

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. From July 2014 CSCS is planning to introduce a new requirement for applicants to achieve a formal knowledge based qualification, the ‘Health and Safety in a Construction Environment’ Award. Achievement of this award will demonstrate the applicant’s understanding of key issues affecting safe working practices on UK construction sites.

For further information on the changes to the Green Card scheme, please visit http://www.cscs.uk.com

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

What you will learn

  • You'll understand your legal responsibilities for health and safety on construction sites.
  • You'll identify common hazards found in construction environments.
  • You'll learn how to report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
  • You'll understand the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • You'll learn about manual handling risks and safe working practices.
  • You'll understand fire safety procedures and emergency arrangements on site.
  • You'll learn about working safely at height and the risks involved.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North. Learning is delivered face to face during daytime sessions. Assessment is through a multiple-choice test. This test is the formal knowledge-based requirement that CSCS accepts for Green Card applications.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work once you hold a CSCS Green Card.
  • Groundworker: digging, drainage, and groundworks on construction projects.
  • Demolition operative: site clearance and demolition labouring roles.
  • Hod carrier: materials handling and support on bricklaying sites.
  • General site operative: mixed labouring tasks across residential and commercial builds.

What you could study next

  • CSCS Green Card: completing this level 1 health and safety in a construction environment qualification is a key step toward applying for your CSCS Green Card, which you'll need to work on most UK construction sites.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations: the next step if you want to move from labouring into a recognised trade or skilled operative role.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: broader health and safety knowledge for those moving into supervisory or site support roles.

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