This course provides an introduction to health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, identifying the duties of employees and employer and explains what to do if is risk is not controlled effectively.
This course helps in the ECS , CSCS and CPCS industries by providing a critical foundational understanding of construction site safety, This course offers a valuable introduction to essential health and safety practices for anyone working on construction sites in the UK. It improves your knowledge, promotes a safe work environment, and potentially opens doors to career advancement and further qualifications. It is equivalent to Level 1 award.
What you’ll get from this Online Course:
- 12-month access to interactive online course materials
- an online version of the construction health and safety awareness (GE707) publication
- certification: upon passing the end of course exam
What are the benefits of this Online Course?
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- Learn at your own pace – The course can be completed in as little as 4 hours, or you may prefer to take your time. There is plenty of content to explore and you can return to it as many times as you want
- Study with flexibility – You’ll have 12 months of unlimited access to the e-learning portal.
- You decide when to train – Fit your learning around other commitments to suit your lifestyle, whether that’s revising in the morning, afternoon or evening
- 100% online learning, no tutor involvement – Get studying straight away, no need to travel or take time off work
- Become site-ready – You’ll gain a five-year health and safety awareness qualification.Please note you will need a high level of English to complete this course and if you require additional support such as a reader/recorder or BSL, these aren’t available for this online course OnVUE exam .
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- Note : I confirm that, I have read and agree with the terms and conditions and that I understand there a no refund policy.
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- To take the end of course exam online you must have access to a laptop or desktop computer, it cannot be taken on a mobile or tablet.
Duration:- This is a One Day event which will take place between 09 am – 5 pm.
Who Should Attend:-This course is to help those who are about to work, or have just begun to work in the Construction / Electrical industry to understand the potential hazards they face on site.
Entry Requirements:-The minimum entry requirement is a good understanding of spoken and written English.
Course Content:-The course identifies employee responsibilities for looking after themselves and others, to help them understand, why they are carrying out their identified duties, it explains what is expected of them to ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace.
*Delegates will be able to understand the need to prevent accidents, have an understanding of health and safety law, identify how their role fits into the control and management of the site, understand the need for risk assessments and method statements and appreciate the need to perform safely and to stop and ask for advice if not sure, furthermore it will raise awareness to the reporting of unsafe acts to prevent an accident or further re-occurrence of unsafe acts.
*It is an ideal foundation for those wishing to obtain an industry accreditation card as it helps with preparation for the Construction Skills Health & Safety Test. A natural progression from this course would be to attend The Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme.
Exam:-
What the health and safety awareness exam involves:
- You’ll sit a 30-minute multiple-choice exam
- There are 25 questions to answer: 20 worth 1 mark, 5 worth 2 marks.
- The pass mark is of 25 out of 30
- Before you start, you’ll be required to present a valid photographic ID (a passport or UK/EU driving licence)
- Individuals aged 16 to 18 years old will need a parent or guardian to attend the exam check-in process with Pearson VUE.
Please complete a system test on the computer and network you’ll be using for the exam before you begin. See the Technical section for more information.
Please Note: There is a £21 fee if you need to retake your exam
Your achievement:-
Upon passing your exam, you’ll receive:
- Access to your ‘score report’ from our examination provider, Pearson VUE, showing your pass mark.
- A digital certificate, confirming you have successfully completed the course. This will be available to download from your e Courses Dashboard and is valid for five years.
The certificate is equivalent to the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and can be used along with the CITB Health and Safety Environment Test for Operatives to support your application for a CSCS , ECS & CPCS card
Assessment & Award:-
The method of assessment will be by a 30 minute, 25 question, objective multiple-choice examination at the end of the course. As well as being expected to be interactive during the course.
