Free Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Course in Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch. You'll study health and safety knowledge specific to the construction environment, review employability skills, and complete practice online tests to prepare for the CSCS card. The course runs over 54 hours with daytime classes. You'll need a working level of English and maths at around Level 1, though no formal qualification is required. Support with finding employment after the course is also included.
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 develop knowledge of health and safety rules and responsibilities in the construction environment.
You'll learn how to identify and manage common hazards on construction sites.
You'll understand the legal duties that apply to workers and employers in construction.
You'll practise online tests to prepare for the CSCS card assessment.
You'll review employability skills to help you move into construction work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Redditch, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning includes tutor-led instruction, employability skills review, and practice online tests. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Award is through a written or online test covering health and safety knowledge in the construction environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch 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 - groundworks and civils roles requiring site safety knowledge.
Construction operative - general site tasks across housebuilding and commercial projects.
Demolition operative - site clearance work requiring health and safety awareness.
Maintenance operative - building maintenance roles with on-site safety requirements.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Construction Environment (Pearson Edexcel) - the next step up, covering health and safety in greater depth for those moving into more skilled site roles.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths - useful if you want to strengthen your literacy or numeracy for further construction training or apprenticeships.
Construction apprenticeship - combines on-site work with a structured qualification at Level 2 or above in a specific trade.
