Free Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester. You'll study health and safety knowledge specific to the construction environment, practise online tests to prepare for the CSCS card, and review your employability skills. The course runs over 54 hours with flexible daytime attendance. A good working level of English and maths is expected, though no formal qualifications are required.
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 understand the key health and safety hazards found on construction sites.
You'll learn your legal responsibilities as a worker in a construction environment.
You'll recognise how to report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
You'll understand safe working practices for manual handling, working at height, and use of equipment.
You'll practise online test questions to prepare for the CSCS card assessment.
You'll review your employability skills to support your job search after the course.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Leicester. Teaching covers health and safety knowledge for the construction environment alongside practice online tests. Assessment is through the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Award assessment requirements. The centre also provides employability support to help you move into work once you've completed the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Labourer: entry-level site work once you hold your 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 maintenance worker: road and pavement repair and upkeep.
Warehouse operative: some employers value construction health and safety knowledge.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Pearson Edexcel) - the next step up if you want to deepen your health and safety knowledge.
Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade (carpentry, bricklaying, plastering) - needed to work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card in a specific trade.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 2 - strengthens your application for apprenticeships and further construction training.
