Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, part-time during the day. The course takes one week to complete, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll cover the key health and safety rules that apply on construction sites, from hazard awareness to safe working practices. This is a recognised health and safety in construction qualification awarded by NOCN, and it's a common requirement before starting work on site.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll identify common hazards found on construction sites.
You'll understand your legal responsibilities for health and safety at work.
You'll learn how to follow safe working procedures on site.
You'll recognise the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
You'll understand how to report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
You'll learn about fire safety and emergency procedures in a construction environment.
You'll understand the risks of manual handling and how to reduce them.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Bedford College over one week. Learning is through tutor-led sessions covering health and safety topics relevant to construction work. Assessment is by a short written test or multiple-choice questions to check your understanding of the key content. No practical placement is required for this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Construction labourer - site work requiring basic safety knowledge
Groundworker - outdoor civil and groundworks roles
Construction operative - general site duties across trades
Demolition operative - site clearance and strip-out work
Maintenance operative - building and facilities upkeep on site
Apprentice in a construction trade - entry point alongside trade training
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment - builds on this qualification with more detailed site safety knowledge, suitable if you move into a supervisory or more responsible site role.
CSCS Green Card (Labourer) - many site roles require a CSCS card; this Level 1 Award supports the application alongside the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment test.
Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade - the next step if you're training as a carpenter, bricklayer, or other tradesperson.
