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Free CSCS Health and Safety Course in Basildon

CostFREE
Duration21 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Course in Basildon. Classes run at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre, full-time during the day. This health and safety in construction qualification is aimed at young people aged 16 to 18 years old, and those aged 16 to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The course runs for 21 hours in total. You'll cover the essentials of staying safe on construction sites and understanding the construction industry.

Who this course is for

Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Health & Safety in Construction.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the key health and safety risks found on construction sites.
  • You'll understand your legal responsibilities as a worker in the construction industry.
  • You'll recognise hazards and explain how to control them.
  • You'll learn the correct procedures for reporting accidents and incidents.
  • You'll understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when to use it.
  • You'll explore the basic structure and roles within the construction industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre. Teaching covers health and safety principles through a mix of tutor-led instruction and practical exercises. Assessment is through a short written or multiple-choice test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass this to earn your Certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Basildon GAPS Trade Centre 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 certificate.
  • Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer starts with site safety knowledge.
  • Carpenter. How to become a carpenter often requires a construction health and safety qualification.
  • Painter and decorator. Site-based decorating roles need awareness of health and safety rules.
  • Plasterer. How to become a plasterer includes understanding safe working practices.
  • Construction site operative. General site roles where health and safety training is essential.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 health and safety in construction certificate, you can move on to a Level 2 qualification in a specific trade such as bricklaying, carpentry, or painting and decorating. A Level 2 NVQ in your chosen trade, combined with this Award, puts you on the path toward a CSCS card, which most construction employers require before you work on site. You could also progress to a construction apprenticeship.

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