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Free CSCS Health and Safety Course in Coalville

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Safety within a Construction Environment Course in Coalville. Classes run at Acorn Training Coalville, part-time during the day, and the course takes one week to complete. This is a mandatory qualification you need before applying for a CSCS card, which is required to work on most construction sites in the UK. You'll cover risk assessment, manual handling, health and safety law, and the responsibilities of a construction worker.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to give you the essential knowledge and skills to be aware of being able to work on a construction site of any variety. This qualification also is a mandatory course that is required before you are able to get any CSCS Card. This qualification covers the essential parts for risk assessment, manual handling, health & safety and legislation to be a construction worker of any variety.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key health and safety laws that apply to construction sites.
  • You'll learn how to identify and assess risks in a construction environment.
  • You'll cover safe manual handling techniques to reduce the risk of injury.
  • You'll understand your responsibilities as a worker on a construction site.
  • You'll learn about common construction site hazards and how to control them.
  • You'll understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when to use it.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Acorn Training Coalville. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions covering health and safety theory, legislation, and practical awareness. Assessment is by a short written or multiple-choice test at the end of the course. No coursework or portfolio is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Acorn Training Coalville 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
  • Groundworker - drainage, foundations, and groundworks on construction sites
  • Demolition operative - site clearance and structural demolition work
  • Warehouse operative - health and safety knowledge valued in logistics roles
  • Maintenance operative - building and facilities maintenance in commercial settings
  • Construction site assistant - supporting trades and site supervisors day to day

What you could study next

Once you have this Award, you can apply for a CSCS card and move into site work. From there, a Level 2 NVQ in your chosen trade (such as bricklaying, carpentry, or groundworks) builds the practical skills employers look for. A Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is also worth considering if you want to deepen your safety knowledge across a wider range of environments.

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