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Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Course in Chichester – Chichester College

CostFREE
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, part-time over two days.

The course covers health and safety essentials for working on construction sites. You'll look at hazard identification, risk control, and your legal responsibilities as a worker. Topics include working at height, manual handling, and site safety rules. This Level 1 health construction qualification is awarded by NOCN.

You'll finish with a NOCN Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.

Who this course is for

The NOCN Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment is designed for individuals working or intending to work on construction sites, particularly as labourers without a specific trade qualification. Successful completion of this award fulfils the mandatory training requirement for the CSCS Green Labourer card

Entry requirements

You must be 16 or over.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common hazards found on construction sites.
  • You'll understand your legal duties as a construction worker.
  • You'll learn how to control and reduce risks at work.
  • You'll recognise safe practices for working at height.
  • You'll understand manual handling techniques and why they matter.
  • You'll learn about personal protective equipment and when to use it.
  • You'll understand the importance of reporting accidents and near misses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions over two days. Teaching covers health and safety theory relevant to construction sites. Assessment is by a short written test at the end of the course. You do not need to submit coursework or a portfolio.

What you will need to bring

Chichester College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Labourer, entry-level site work once you hold a CSCS card.
  • Construction operative, general duties across a range of site types.
  • Site assistant, supporting trades and site supervisors on active sites.
  • Health and safety assistant, a step toward this role with further study and experience.

What you could study next

  • CSCS Green Labourer Card, the card most sites require for labourers, this Award supports your application.
  • Level 2 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, builds on this course with greater depth.
  • Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade such as bricklaying or carpentry, for those moving into a specific skilled role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, for those aiming toward a health and safety career with more experience behind them.
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