Free Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in Coventry. Classes run at Workpays Coventry, with daytime sessions across around 54 hours of flexible study. You'll build knowledge of the construction environment, review your employability skills, and complete practice online tests to prepare for the CSCS card test. The course also includes support to help you move into employment after you finish. This is a free health and safety in a construction environment course for adults who want to get started in construction.
Who this course is for
At Workpays we work with candidates to develop knowledge of the construction environment, review employability skills and complete practice online tests to help candidates to achieve the CSCS card. We will also provide support to help candidates achieve employment following the completion of the course.
Entry requirements
A desire to work within the construction industry. A good level for English and maths at Level 1 is also required but you no not need to hold a formal qualification.
What you will learn
You'll learn the key health and safety rules that apply on construction sites.
You'll understand how to identify and manage common hazards in a construction environment.
You'll explore your rights and responsibilities as a worker under health and safety law.
You'll practise online tests to prepare for the CSCS card assessment.
You'll review your employability skills and how to present yourself to construction employers.
You'll gain knowledge of safe working practices for different construction tasks.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Coventry, with tutor-led sessions covering health and safety knowledge and employability skills. Practice online tests are included to prepare you for the CSCS card test. Assessment is through the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Award format. Attendance is daytime and study is flexible across the 54-hour course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Coventry 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 card.
Groundworker: outdoor civil engineering and groundworks roles.
Demolition operative: site clearance and demolition work.
Construction site operative: general duties across residential and commercial sites.
Maintenance operative: building maintenance work in housing or facilities.
Warehouse and logistics operative: construction supply chain and materials handling.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Pearson Edexcel) - the next step up, covering health and safety in more depth for those moving into skilled roles.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths - useful if you want to strengthen the English and maths skills employers look for.
Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade (such as bricklaying, carpentry, or groundwork) - the qualification route toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
