Guided Learning hours
The total qualification time for the Level 1 Award is 21 hours. Approximately 4-6 hours are required to complete the e-learning and the remainder of learning would be completed reading the handbook or reviewing the e-learning course.
Form of Assessment
On completion of the e-learning courses, learners will sit an exam at a convenient time which is invigilated remotely. There are 40 multiple-choice questions. The passmark is 80%. Learners will receive the Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment E-certificate.
Candidates must be able to provide one of the following proofs of identity for the examination:
- a valid passport (any nationality)
- a signed UK photocard driving licence
- a valid warrant card issued by HM forces or the police
- another photographic ID card, e.g. employee ID card, student ID card, travel card.
Syllabus
-
- 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
- Obtaining a CSCS card
