Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

This qualification provides a basic nationally recognised qualification for those wishing to start working on the construction industry.

This qualification will enable you to learn the basic health and safety elements related to the construction environment and it is one of the two requirements for getting a CSCS card.

After completing this qualification, you will be able to apply for a Labourer (green) CSCS card if you pass the HS&E examination.

Who is is qualification designed for?

The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification is appropriate for individuals wishing to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Green Card and to access construction sites in the UK as a non-skilled worker.

The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

Qualification structure

To achieve the qualification candidates must complete one mandatory unit:

• Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Here at DB College we are conducting an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment.

Assessment

Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.

The assessment process is either via an workbook or a MCQ examination.