Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Course in Nottingham. Classes run at DBC Training Nottingham, blending online study with time at the centre. The course is fully funded for learners who meet the eligibility criteria. It covers the essential health and safety knowledge you need to work safely in construction environments, and takes around 25 hours to complete. The course also includes employability support to help you move into work, including digital job search skills and interview preparation. Completing the course supports your application for a CSCS card.
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 identify the key health and safety hazards found on construction sites.
You'll understand your legal responsibilities for safety in a construction environment.
You'll learn how to assess and manage risk in everyday construction tasks.
You'll recognise safe working practices for common construction activities.
You'll understand how to report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
You'll develop digital job search skills to help you find construction work.
You'll practise interview techniques to prepare for employment.
How you will learn
The course uses a mix of online study and in-centre sessions at DBC Training Nottingham. You'll work through the health and safety content with tutor support, taking part in hands-on activities during your time at the centre. Assessment is through the NOCN qualification requirements for the Level 1 Award. The course runs full-time during the day and takes around 25 hours in total.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Nottingham 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.
Construction site administrator: office and coordination roles on site.
Groundworker: foundations, drainage, and groundworks on construction projects.
Demolition operative: site clearance and demolition work.
Construction trainee: apprenticeship or trainee roles across trades.
Warehouse operative (construction supplies): stock and logistics for builders' merchants.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: deepens your health and safety knowledge for supervisory roles.
CSCS Green Card (Labourer): your Level 1 Award supports your application for this card, which you need to work on most UK construction sites.
Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade (such as bricklaying, carpentry, or groundwork): the next step if you want to qualify in a specific trade.
IOSH Working Safely: a short course recognised by employers across construction and other industries.
