Free Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, with daytime attendance and flexible study over 54 hours. You'll build knowledge of health and safety in a construction environment, covering the hazards, risks, and responsibilities that apply on site. The course also includes practice online tests to help you prepare for the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment test, which you need to get a CSCS card. You'll also work on employability skills and get support finding work after you finish.
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 identify common hazards and risks found in construction environments.
You'll understand your legal responsibilities for health and safety on site.
You'll learn how to work safely and follow site rules and procedures.
You'll recognise how to respond to accidents, incidents, and emergencies.
You'll practise online tests in the format used for the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment test.
You'll review and develop your employability skills for the construction sector.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Hinckley, with tutor-led sessions and guided practice. Assessment includes online practice tests that mirror the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment test format. The flexible daytime timetable is spread across 54 hours in total.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Labourer: entry-level site work once you hold a CSCS card.
Construction operative: general duties across residential and commercial sites.
Groundworker: drainage, foundations, and groundworks on construction projects.
Demolition operative: site clearance and structural demolition work.
Highways operative: road and infrastructure maintenance and construction.
Scaffolder's mate: assisting with scaffold erection and dismantling on site.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Pearson Edexcel) - deepens your knowledge and strengthens your CV for site roles.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths - useful if you want to progress to apprenticeships or further construction qualifications.
CSCS Health, Safety and Environment Test - the next practical step toward getting your CSCS card and working on site.
