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Free CSCS Health and Safety Course in Newcastle

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 Newcastle. Classes run at Acorn Training Newcastle, daytime and part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course runs for one week. You'll cover risk assessment, manual handling, health and safety law, and the core knowledge needed to work safely on any type of construction site. Completing this health and safety within a construction environment qualification is also a mandatory step before you can apply for a CSCS card.

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 legislation that applies to construction work.
  • You'll learn how to identify and assess risks on a construction site.
  • You'll cover safe manual handling techniques and why they matter.
  • You'll understand your responsibilities as a worker on site.
  • You'll learn about common construction hazards and how to control them.
  • You'll gain the knowledge required to apply for a CSCS card.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Acorn Training Newcastle. The course is delivered over one week with daytime attendance. Assessment is through a knowledge-based test set by Highfield. You'll need to pass this test to earn your Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Acorn Training Newcastle 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 - outdoor civil engineering and groundworks roles
  • Demolition operative - site clearance and structure removal work
  • Construction site operative - general duties across residential and commercial sites
  • Warehouse or logistics operative - health and safety knowledge valued in many physical roles

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 Award, the natural next step is a Level 2 qualification in your chosen trade, such as a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, Bricklaying, or Plastering. These lead to a CSCS skilled-worker card. You could also look at a Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace if you want to deepen your safety knowledge before specialising.

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