Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety
within a Construction Environment (RQF)

Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is designed for learners working in, or aspiring to work in the construction industry.  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.
How long will it take?
The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 29 hours and of this 21 hours is recommended as guided learning (GL).
Topics covered

• 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 the construction environment.
• The importance of working around plant and equipment safely.

Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.