Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Course in Aldershot. Classes run at Aldershot College, part-time during the day. The course takes one week to complete. You'll cover the key health and safety rules that apply on construction sites, including hazard awareness, risk control, and your legal responsibilities as a worker. This is a recognised health and safety in construction qualification awarded by City and Guilds. It suits anyone starting out in the construction industry or returning to site work.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll identify common hazards found on construction sites.
You'll understand your legal duties under health and safety law.
You'll learn how to assess and control risks in a construction environment.
You'll recognise safe working practices for manual handling and working at height.
You'll understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when to use it.
You'll learn how to respond to accidents, incidents, and emergencies on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Aldershot College. Teaching covers health and safety theory through tutor-led instruction and group discussion. Assessment is by a written test or short-answer questions that check your understanding of construction site safety. No practical site work is required for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Aldershot College 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 safety award.
Groundworker. Outdoor construction and civil engineering site roles.
Demolition operative. Site clearance and structural removal work.
Construction site operative. General duties across residential and commercial builds.
Maintenance operative. Facilities and building upkeep in a site environment.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment. Builds on Level 1 and is recognised for CSCS Green Card applications.
CSCS Green Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme). Required on most UK construction sites; you apply after passing the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.
Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade (carpentry, bricklaying, plastering). Leads toward a CSCS skilled-worker card in your chosen trade.
