Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, daytime, and the course takes one week to complete. You'll cover legal responsibilities, health and welfare, general site safety, and high-risk activities. No formal qualifications are required. You'll need to be able to read and write in English. The course gives you the fundamental health and safety knowledge needed to work on a construction site as an operative. This is also a step toward the CSCS card that most construction employers require.
Who this course is for
The course is designed to give students the opportunity to understand the built environment in which they live while gaining the fundamental knowledge and technical skills required in today's construction industry. Upon completing the course, you will have the necessary Health & Safety skills to work on a building site as an operative. The course covers a selection of topics such as
Unit 1:-Legal and management
Unit 2:-Health and welfare
Unit 3:-General safety
Unit 4:-High risk activities
Unit 5:--Environment
Entry requirements
Being able to read and write in English is essential, but no formal qualifications are required.
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal and management responsibilities that apply to construction sites.
You'll learn about health and welfare requirements for workers in the built environment.
You'll identify general safety hazards and how to control them on site.
You'll recognise the risks involved in high-risk construction activities.
You'll gain the knowledge needed to work safely as a construction operative.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tameside College. The course is delivered over one week with daytime attendance. Assessment is through a written test covering the topics in each unit. The flexible study mode means the centre can work with you on scheduling.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Construction operative: entry-level site work across trades
Labourer: general duties supporting skilled tradespeople on site
Construction Health and Safety assistant: supporting site safety compliance
Site assistant: helping with materials, tools, and site organisation
Groundworker: drainage, foundations, and external works
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (City and Guilds) - deepens your knowledge and supports progression toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
CSCS Green Labourer Card - once you hold this Level 1 Award, you can apply for the CSCS Green Card, which most construction sites require before you can work on them.
Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade - if you want to specialise in carpentry, bricklaying, or another trade, a Level 2 NVQ is the next step.
