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Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

at Barnardo'S, North Shields · other provider

Level 1Stepping stonesAward21 hoursFull time

What the college says

This Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification is for learners wishing to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme Green Card. The CSCS Green Card is intended for those working in labouring occupations only. From July 2014 CSCS is planning to introduce a new requirement for applicants to achieve a formal knowledge based qualification, the ‘Health and Safety in a Construction Environment’ Award. Achievement of this award will demonstrate the applicant’s understanding of key issues affecting safe working practices on UK construction sites. For further information on the changes to the Green Card scheme, please visit http://www.cscs.uk.com This qualification is for learners wishing to qualify for the CSCS UK Ltd Green Card to access construction sites in the UK as a non-skilled worker.

What you need to get on

No entry requirements

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Barnardo's Employment Training Skills London - Building Hope

    Employment Training and Skills London Building Hope Academy The Triangle 2 Coxwell Road, Chesnut Close, SE19 3BG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Barnardo’s Employment, Training and Skills North

    Youth Village Hudson Street, North Shields, NE30 1DL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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