Description
Overview For The Health and Safety Awareness Course
This 1-day introductory course is designed for individuals new to the construction and civil engineering industries. It provides a comprehensive introduction to health and safety issues on construction sites and explains how these affect your role. It is also an excellent refresher course for those who need to renew their health and safety knowledge after five years.
As part of the Site Safety Plus range, this course equips delegates with the foundational knowledge to contribute to safer and more compliant workplaces.
Key Course Details
- Cost: N/A
- Duration: 1 day
- Locations: To be confirmed (TBC)
- Dates: Not available.
- Mandatory Entry Requirements: See below.
What You’ll Learn
- By attending this course, you will gain an understanding of:
- Your Responsibilities: Learn your individual responsibilities for your own safety and the safety of others.
- Hazard Awareness: Identify typical construction hazards and how to control them.
- Better Standards: Discover how to contribute to improved safety standards on-site.
- Legal Requirements: Understand legal obligations and liabilities in construction work.
- Key Safety Topics: Cover essential topics, including:
- Working at height
- Manual handling
- Fire prevention
- Work equipment
- Occupational health
Course Includes
- CITB-approved publications
- Registration and certification fees
- Lunch and refreshments
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching Methods:
- Interactive lessons, including case studies, discussions, and group presentations.
Assessment:
- A multiple-choice test to evaluate your understanding.
- Continuous assessment throughout the day (you must attend all 7.5 hours as per the Site Safety Plus attendance requirements).
Certification
Upon successfully completing this course, you will receive a CITB Site Safety Plus Certificate, demonstrating your knowledge of health and safety in construction.
In-Company Training
Employers can book this course to train groups of 6–16 employees. The course can be delivered:
- At your workplace
- At a venue of your choice
For more information about in-house training, contact our team:
Email: ncc.accountmanager@romantrainingandjobs.co.uk
Mandatory Entry Requirements
- A good understanding of spoken and written English is required. Contact us if you have concerns about language proficiency.
- A valid form of ID, such as a passport or driving licence, must be provided.
- For weekend courses: Employers must provide health and safety training during company time as per legal requirements. The Health and Safety at Work Act will be covered in the syllabus, which may include discussions about employer obligations.
Important Note
By booking this course, you agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions. Please ensure you review these before enrolling.
