
This qualification is designed for learners working in, or aspiring to work in the construction industry.
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Description
Its objective is to prepare learners for employment
in construction, giving learners the knowledge
required to undertake their jobs safely. Successful
learners who also complete the CITB Operatives
Health, Safety and Environment knowledge test
can apply for the CSCS Labourer’s card.
This course covers the following topics:
The principles of risk assessment for
maintaining and improving health and
safety at work
• The importance of safe manual handling
in the workplace
• The importance of working safely at height
in the workplace
• Risks to health within a construction
environment
• The importance of working around plant
and equipment safely
Identification
- Must Bring Photo ID - For British Nationals, one of the following (original hard copy - not electronically): a current and valid branded form of identity token, used for accessing the RMI (Railway Maintained Infrastructure) such as a Sentinel Card; in-date and valid full driving licence; in-date and valid UK Provisional Photo Card Driving Licence; in-date and valid passport, a UK biometric ID Card/Residence Permit (BRP), an Armed Forces Identity Card, a proof of age card recognised under PASS with a unique reference number (this includes the Citizen ID Card), N.I. Electoral Identity Card or a resident permit as per Home Office guidance.
- For Non-British Nationals - an in-date and valid passport, Identity Card or Driving Licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country or a US Passport Card is required (original hard copy - not electronically).
PPE
No PPE is required for this course
Prerequisites
- Delegates must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must have sufficient command of English language, and of the English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/L2/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety).
- Please advise of any special needs i.e. dyslexia in advance of the course.