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This qualification is designed for learners working in, or aspiring to work in the construction industry.

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.