Health & Safety Awareness (The first step to gain your Green CITB CSCS card)
- This course is for you if you’re considering, or already, working within the construction and civil engineering industry.
- This course highlights potential hazards when working on site and provides practical advice on keeping yourself and your colleagues safe. It covers your individual and employer’s responsibilities, including what you can do if you think anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.
- Course Duration – 1 Day
- Location – Pipps Park, Needham Market
- Awarding Body – NPORS
- Cost – £130 plus VAT
- If you are a CITB levy payer then this course is claimable through the CITB Employer Network
Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date
Benefits of Classroom learning
Engagement – Face-to-Face interaction with the instructor and peers, making it easier to clarify doubts
Interaction – Real-time discussions and instant feedback
Distractions – Fewer distractions
Social Skills – Build communication, teamwork and leadership
Fewer technical barriers – No need to worry about internet connection or digital literacy
Health & Safety Awareness course for operatives working on a construction site, demolition, quarry, waste and recycling industries.
Health & Safety Awareness course objectives
- Relevant Health & safety, Law & regulations, HSE
- Understanding employers & employee’s roles & responsibilities
- Hazards and dangers in the work place, risk assessments, SSOW emergency & rescue plans
- Correct selection of control measures & PPE
- High risk activities – WAH, confined spaces, electricity, transport, etc
- Occupational health – noise, vibration, dust & asbestos, COSHH & manual handling
- Emergency procedures – fire & first aid
- Theory test
- Applying for CITB CSCS green card
- Course close & review
Why Take the 1-Day Health and Safety Awareness Course?
In the construction industry, safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. The 1-day Health and Safety Awareness course is designed to give workers the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe on site while meeting the industry standards required by employers across the UK. Whether you’re new to construction or refreshing your understanding, this course offers valuable benefits for everyone.
1. Essential First Step Towards a CSCS Labourer Card
If you want to work on most UK construction sites, a CSCS Labourer (Green) Card is required. This 1-day course is a key component of achieving it, helping you gain the qualification needed to start or progress your construction career quickly.
2. Learn How to Stay Safe on Site
Construction sites can be high-risk environments, but many accidents are preventable. The course provides a clear understanding of:
- Common site hazards
- Safe working practices
- Your responsibilities as an employee
- The importance of following site rules and procedures
This knowledge helps reduce the risk of injury—for you and your colleagues.
3. Build Confidence in Your Role
Knowing how to identify risks and respond correctly boosts your confidence on site. You’ll feel more prepared for real working conditions and better equipped to make safe decisions during daily tasks.
4. Improve Your Employability
Employers look for workers who prioritise safety. Completing this course demonstrates your commitment to working responsibly and professionally. It’s a strong addition to your CV and can make you stand out during job applications or site inductions.
5. Understand Your Legal Duties
The course explains the legal obligations of both employers and employees under UK health and safety law. Understanding these responsibilities helps you work more effectively within site rules and ensures full compliance with regulations.
6. Ideal for New Starters and Career Changers
If you’re new to the construction industry, this course gives you the foundational knowledge you need before stepping foot on site. It’s designed to be easy to follow, making it suitable for people of all experience levels.
7. Quick, Affordable, and Highly Valuable
In just one day, you gain a recognised qualification that opens up job opportunities, supports career development, and helps ensure your long-term safety at work. It’s a small investment that delivers long-lasting benefits.
Start Your Construction Career the Safe Way
Completing the 1-day Health and Safety Awareness course is one of the most important steps you can take to work safely, confidently, and legally in the construction industry. Whether you’re beginning your journey or strengthening your skills, this course provides the knowledge every worker needs.
