Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

ARC Plant & Civils offers the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, ideal for those starting a career in construction. This course is designed to provide the essential safety knowledge required to work on building sites—and is a key step toward obtaining the CSCS Green Labourer Card.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

  • Individuals new to construction
  • Labourers needing a CSCS Green Card
  • Jobseekers looking to enter the industry
  • Employers upskilling entry-level staff

What You’ll Learn

  • Legal responsibilities for health, safety and welfare
  • Risk assessments and method statements
  • Common construction hazards (working at height, manual handling, PPE, etc.)
  • Reporting unsafe practices
  • Safety signs and site rules
  • Fire safety and emergency procedures

Course Details

  • Accreditation: Awarding body Level 1 qualification (e.g., BSC or QA)
  • Delivery: 1-day classroom-based course
  • Assessment: Multiple choice exam
  • Certification: Valid for 5 years
  • Next step: Pass a CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test to apply for the CSCS Green Card

Funding Options

You may be eligible for:

  • Personal Learning Account (PLA) funding (for eligible Welsh residents)
  • ReAct+ (for unemployed individuals)
  • Employer-funded training

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Course Locations

  • Treforest Training Centre (South Wales)
  • Available for on-site delivery for group bookings

Book Your Place Today

Start your construction career with the qualification employers expect.

The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course is also available to take online at ARC Online Courses.