Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Course in Derby. Classes run at DBC Training Derby, combining online study with time at the centre. The course takes around 25 hours and covers the essential health and safety knowledge you need to work safely on a construction site. It also supports you with job search skills and interview preparation. To enrol, you need to be 19 or over, unemployed, and a British or EU citizen, or have lived in the UK for at least three years.
Who this course is for
Our Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment serves as the foundational step towards employment in the construction industry. This comprehensive course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills vital for ensuring safety and well-being in construction settings.
Entry requirements
19+
Unemployed and not in full-time education
A British/EU citizen or have lived in the UK for 3 years or more
What you will learn
You'll learn the key health and safety rules that apply in construction environments.
You'll identify common hazards on construction sites and how to manage them.
You'll understand your legal responsibilities as a worker on site.
You'll learn what to do in an emergency, including accident reporting procedures.
You'll develop the knowledge needed to apply for a CSCS card.
You'll practise job search techniques, including digital job search methods.
You'll prepare for job interviews with practical interview techniques.
How you will learn
Learning is blended. You'll complete some study online and attend sessions at the centre. The course runs full-time over 10 days during daytime hours. You'll take part in hands-on activities and interactive tasks. Assessment is through the NOCN qualification, which tests your knowledge of health and safety in construction settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Derby 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.
Site operative. General duties across residential and commercial builds.
Construction administrator. Office and site support roles in construction firms.
Groundworker. Foundations, drainage, and groundworks on construction sites.
Scaffolding trainee. Assist qualified scaffolders on site.
Demolition operative. Clearance and preparation work on construction projects.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. Builds on your Level 1 knowledge for broader site roles.
Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations. A practical qualification that supports a skilled-worker CSCS card.
CSCS Green Card (Labourer). Requires a Health and Safety Environment Test alongside this qualification, giving you site access as a labourer.
Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills. Strengthens your job-readiness alongside your construction knowledge.
