Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at DBC Training Chesterfield, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. The course runs full-time over 25 hours and covers the essential health and safety knowledge you need to work safely on a construction site. It also includes employability support, including digital job search and interview preparation. Completing the course supports your application for a CSCS card, which most construction employers require before you can work on site. You'll need to be 19 or over, unemployed, and not in full-time education to be eligible for this free health and safety in construction qualification.
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 in construction environments.
You'll understand your legal responsibilities for health and safety on site.
You'll learn how to assess and manage risk in construction settings.
You'll recognise safe working practices for common construction tasks.
You'll understand how to respond to accidents and emergencies on site.
You'll develop job search skills, including how to find work using digital tools.
You'll practise interview techniques to help you secure construction employment.
How you will learn
Learning is blended. You'll complete some study online and attend sessions at the centre. The course uses hands-on activities alongside taught content. Assessment is through the NOCN qualification requirements for the Level 1 Award. You'll also work through an employability module covering digital job search and interview preparation. The course runs full-time over 25 hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DBC Training Chesterfield 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 construction projects.
Groundworker. Groundworks and civil engineering tasks on site.
Demolition operative. Site clearance and demolition work.
General builder's mate. Supporting trades across residential and commercial builds.
Warehouse operative (construction supplies). Stock and logistics roles in builders' merchants.
What you could study next
Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills. Builds on the employability module in this course and strengthens your CV.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. Deepens your health and safety knowledge and is valued by employers for supervisory roles.
CSCS Green Card (Labourer). Gained by passing the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test, which this course helps you prepare for.
Level 2 NVQ in a construction trade (such as bricklaying, plastering, or carpentry). The next step if you want to qualify in a specific trade.
