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Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS Green Card Course)
Our online Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course is for people starting out in construction. It covers the law, risk assessment and the most common site hazards, and prepares you for the accredited exam that can form part of your CSCS Green Card application. Learn on any device, get a certificate on completion and try the first module free.
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The Short Answers
What is the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course?
It’s an introduction to health and safety on and around construction sites. Ten short modules cover the legal basics, risk assessment and safe working, then the hazards new starters meet most: working at height, manual handling, plant and noise, dust, fire, electricity, chemicals, vehicles and PPE.
Does this course lead to a CSCS Green Card?
It prepares you for it. For the green Labourer card, CSCS needs the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment from an awarding body on its list (or an approved alternative), plus a CITB Health, Safety and Environment test passed within the last two years. This course teaches what the Level 1 Award covers. Ask us which accredited exam you'll sit before you book, and see our guide to getting a CSCS green card.
Who is the course for?
It’s aimed at people starting out in the construction industry, such as new labourers and site operatives. Employers can also use it as part of a company induction, so every new starter gets the same grounding in site safety before they go on site.
Course facts
- Format
- E-learning approved by ETA Awardsonline, self-paced, on any device
- Duration
- To confirm: course length
- Who it’s for
- People starting out in constructionnew site operatives, labourers and company inductions
- Certificate
- Course certificate on completionthe recognised Level 1 qualification also needs the accredited exam: ask us
- Price
- £75 + VATper learner. Team pricing available.
- Free trial
- First module freetry it before you buy
What the CSCS Green Card Course Covers
Ten modules, each with a short multiple-choice test. You need 70% to pass each one.
Introduction
Why health and safety matters on site, the law that applies and the consequences of failing to comply.
Hazards, Risks, Assessments and Controls
The difference between a hazard and a risk, the basics of risk assessment and safe working practices.
Slips, Trips, Falls and Working at Height
The most common causes of injury on site, and how falls from height are prevented.
Manual Handling
Lifting, carrying and moving loads safely, and how to reduce the risk of injury.
Plant, Machinery and Noise
Working safely around plant and machinery, and protecting your hearing.
Respiratory Risks
Dust and other hazards to your lungs on construction sites, and how they are controlled.
Fire, Electricity and Gas Safety
Fire prevention on site, and the dangers of electricity and gas.
Chemicals and Other Onsite Hazards
Hazardous substances and other hazards you may meet on site.
Vehicles, PPE and General Safety
Site traffic, choosing and using personal protective equipment, and general site rules.
Your Pathway to Your CSCS Card
How this course fits into a CSCS card application and preparing for the assessment.
How the Course Fits Your CSCS Card Application
The green CSCS card is the Labourer card. This course gives you the knowledge behind the Level 1 qualification and prepares you for the accredited exam. Together, the course and exam give you a recognised qualification that can form part of your CSCS card application.
- Take the course online, at your own pace, and pass each module test.
- Sit the accredited exam. Ask us how to book it if it isn’t part of your purchase.
- Check CSCS’s current requirements for the Labourer card, including whether you need to pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test, then apply to CSCS.
CSCS, not us, decides who gets a card and what evidence it accepts. Always check the CSCS website before you apply, as requirements can change.
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Try the First Module Free
See how the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (Leading to CSCS Green Card) course works before you pay. Tell us where to send it and we’ll give you free access to the first module straight away.
Ways to Take This Course
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Common Questions
Is the exam included?
The course prepares you for the online accredited exam, and you need to pass that exam to get the recognised Level 1 qualification. Check what your purchase includes in our course store, or ask us using the form on this page and we’ll tell you how to book the exam.
Can I do the CSCS Green Card course online?
Yes. This course is fully online and self-paced, so you can study on a phone, tablet or computer and fit it around work or job hunting. Each module ends with a short multiple-choice test, and you can pick up where you left off. Try the first module free before you buy.
Do I also need the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test?
CSCS sets the requirements for each card, and they can change. Check the CSCS website for the current rules for the green Labourer card, including whether you need to pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test as well as holding a qualification.
Can employers use this course for site inductions?
Yes. The course can be used as part of a company induction process, so new starters arrive with the same basic knowledge of site hazards. Your site-specific induction still matters: it covers the hazards, rules and emergency arrangements on your particular site.
What should I do after the Level 1 course?
Build on it with online courses for the hazards you meet most, such as asbestos awareness, working at height or abrasive wheels. Many site teams also run regular toolbox talks to keep safety front of mind between courses.
Get Team Pricing
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