Course Overview
This Level One Health and Safety in Construction Environment course provides the foundational knowledge needed by anyone entering the construction industry. It covers legal requirements, common site hazards, risk assessment, safe working practices, and correct use of personal protective equipment.
The qualification is recognized in its own right and also supports the application for a CSCS Green Card, a key requirement for any construction site roles in the UK. It is suitable as part of an induction process for a new worker and helps build a strong commitment to safety from day one and is also fully online.
By completing this course, you will gain the essential health and safety knowledge to work more safely on construction sites and strengthen your application for a CSCS Green Card, helping you take the first step into the industry with greater confidence.
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Course Highlights
Fully online with flexible self-paced learning.
Interactive quizzes, mock exams, and final assessments.
Certificate on successful completion.
12-month access to the learning portal.
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Learning Outcomes
Understand the legal requirements related to health and safety in construction.
Identify the most common hazards found on construction sites.
Carry out basic risk assessments to recognise potential dangers.
Follow safe working practices to minimise risks.
Who Is This Course For?
- •New entrants to the construction industry
- •Construction workers, trainees, and apprentices.
- •Team leader, supervisor, and manager.
- •Safety trainers.
Course Resources
12-month access to the learner portal
Assignment briefs and guidance
Personal mentor support
Structured learning materials
Entry Requirements
Applicant must be aged 16 or over
Basic English and ICT knowledge
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Skills Gained
This course develops practical health and safety awareness for construction environments, including:
Understanding legal, health, and safety duties.
Identifying and controlling common site hazards.
Basic risk assessment skills.
Safe working practices.
Course Curriculum
10 Modules
10 Lectures
16 Guided Learning Hours
IIRSM & ETA Awards Accredited
Awarded by
The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) was established in 1975 and supports risk, health, and safety professionals worldwide. Through training, guidance, resources, and professional networking, IIRSM helps individuals and organisations strengthen risk management practices and create safer working environments.
ETA Awards is a UK awarding organisation that provides regulated vocational qualifications and end-point assessment services across sectors including engineering, manufacturing, management, and professional services. Originally established as Engineering Training Council Awards in 1990, ETA works with employers and training providers to support skills development, career progression, and workforce improvement.
Course Advantages
12 months of access and support
Career progression sector
Constant mentor support
Course advisors for any questions
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Method of Assessment
The assessment process is fully online and self-paced. The assessments are module-based tasks designed to strengthen the concepts taught in each section, followed by an end of course quiz.
- Mock Exams - Practice runs under exam-style conditions to build confidence and highlight areas to revise.
- Final Exam - The graded assessment at the end of the course that determines your certification.
Assessment Format
Assessment is by an online test
Automatically graded with instant marks
Pass mark is 70%.
Career Progression
This qualification strengthens applications for entry-level construction roles and is widely used as part of the pathway to a CSCS Green card. Possible positions include,
1
Site operative
$38,100 Approx./pa
2
Trainee
$40,640 Approx./pa
3
Construction labourer
$31,750 Approx./pa
Academic Progression
After completing this level 1 course, you can progress to,
Level 2 and 3 health and safety qualifications in construction.
Higher level CSCS related training
Site supervision or specialist safety courses
Broader construction skills and trade programs.
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