Course Details

This qualification is designed for people working in or aspiring to work in the construction industry.

The objective of the qualification is to prepare students for employment in construction. It will give learners the knowledge to undertake their jobs safely. Successful learners who also complete the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment knowledge test to fulfil the requirements to apply for the CSCS Labourer’s card.

This qualification covers common hazards and risks in a construction environment, safe manual handling practices, working safely at height and working safely around plant and machinery. It also covers the importance of effective teamwork and communication in ensuring safe working practices are followed in the construction industry.

Entry Requirements

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  Must be 14 or over

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  Have a basic level of literacy.

ID Requirements

You must provide a minium of 1 of these documents

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  A valid passport (any nationality)

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  A signed UK photocard driving licence

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  Another photographic ID card, e.g. employee ID card, student ID card, travel card etc.

Course Programme

Module 1 - Understand the importance of HACCP based food safety management procedures in catering

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  Session 1: State the purpose of risk assessments and method statements

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  Session 2: State the legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements

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  Session 3: State the common causes of work-related fatalities and injuries

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  Session 4: State the implications of not preventing accidents and ill health at work.

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  Session 5: State the meaning of accident, near miss, hazard risk and competence in relation to health and safety at work

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  Session 6: List typical hazards and potential risks associated with resources, equipment, obstructions, storage, services, waste and work activities

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  Session 7: State the importance of reporting accidents and near misses.

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  Session 8: State typical accident reporting procedures

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  Session 9: State who is responsible for making accident reports.

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  Session 10: State the purpose of dynamic risk assessments

Module 2 - Know the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace

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  Session 1: State the reasons for ensuring safe manual handling in the workplace.

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  Session 2: State the potential injuries and ill health that may occur from incorrect manual handling.

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  Session 3: State the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance for moving and storing materials, manual handling and mechanical lifting

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  Session 4: State the procedures for safe lifting in accordance with official guidance.

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  Session 5: State the importance of using site safety equipment when handling materials and equipment

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  Session 6: List aids available to assist manual handling in the workplace.

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  Session 7: State how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures and report problems when carrying out safe manual handling in the workplace.

Module 3 - Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace

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  Session 1: Define the term working at height

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  Session 2: State the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working at height.

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  Session 3: List hazards and potential risks associated with dropping tools and debris, stability of ladders, overhead cables, fragile roofs, scalffolds, internal voids, equipment, working area and other people

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  Session 3: List hazards and potential risks associated with dropping tools and debris, stability of ladders, overhead cables, fragile roofs, scalffolds, internal voids, equipment, working area and other people

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  Session 4: State how hazards and potential risks associated with working at height can be controlled.

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  Session 5: State the regulation that controls the use of suitable equipment for working at height

Module 4 - Understand how to implement HACCP based food safety

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  Session 1: List the main groups of substances hazardous to health under current regulations.

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  Session 2: List common risks to health within a construction environment.

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  Session 2: List common risks to health within a construction environment.

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  Session 3: State the types of hazards and potential risks that may occur in the workplace linked with the use of drugs and alcohol.

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  Session 4: State the importance of the correct storage of combustibles and chemicals on site.

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  Session 5: State the importance of personal hygiene within a construction environment.

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  Session 6: State the potential risks to the health of workers exposed to asbestos.

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  Session 7: State the types of asbestos waste.

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  Session 8: State the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that may be used when dealing with hazardous materials.

Module 5 - Understand how to verify HACCP based procedures

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  Session 1: List ways in which moving plant, machinery or equipment can cause injuries

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  Session 2: State the hazards/risks relating to the use of plant and equipment.

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  Session 2: Outline verification and review procedures

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  Session 3: State the importance of safeguards located near where plant, machinery and equipment are being used.

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  Session 4: State the importance of keeping a safe distance away from plant, machinery or equipment until clear contact is made with the operator.

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  Session 5: Outline how method statements can assist in ensuring the safety of workers where moving plant, machinery or equipment is in use

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  Session 6: State the ways to eliminate or control risks relating to working around plant, machinery or equipment.

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  Session 7: Identify hazard warning signs and symbols used when operating, working with, around or in close proximity to plant, machinery or equipment.

What Is Classroom?

Would you like to experience one of the best ISO standards courses in person? Our classroom based training sessions are ideal for providing a learning environment for the trainees which is much more interactive. Our highly qualified tutors will conduct the courses in smaller batches.

What Is Online?

You don’t have the time or are far away from where the next course is being delivered? We have the perfect solution for you. With our online course option, you will get access to our eLearning platform. Through our online platform you will have access to learning resources that can prepare you for all the requirements of the course you are undertaking. You will then be required to take your exam and any course exercises online. Upon successful completion you will receive your training certificate.

What Is Virtual?

Our virtual training courses are the most popular medium used by the trainees. It is a live tutor led course delivered by our experienced tutors through an online multimedia platform. The virtual courses provides our trainees with an interactive environment through use of group sessions and break-out rooms. Would you rather stay at home, but get the same experience and certification has classroom? All you need is a stable internet connection to be able to access the virtual courses. Note: the examination at the end of the virtual courses will need to be undertaken by the trainees at designated centres.