02 Mar 2021
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
The Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification provides an important foundation to Health and Safety for individuals working or intending to work within the Construction industry. The qualification covers risk assessment, working at height, manual handling, improving health and safety at work and the safe operation of equipment.
The single mandatory unit in the Award has been based upon the National Occupational Standard COSVR641 (Conform to General Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare). From July 2014, achievement of the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award fulfils the mandatory training requirements for the new CSCS Labourer Green Card.
The qualification is suitable for learners aged 16+ who require development of their knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a construction environment. Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to work safely and efficiently in their workplace. The qualification is also for individuals who wish to gain the CSCS Green Card, or for current Construction Site Operative cardholders seeking renewal.
Progression may be into employment in a Construction role or to further learning. Gateway Qualifications offers a suite of Skills for Construction qualifications from Entry Level 3 to Level 1.
This qualification is available to study through our partnership with Curriculum and Quality Solutions (CQS). For more information and prices please visit the CQS website.
Study this qualification with CQS
Rules of Combination
Learners must complete the single mandatory unit, totalling 3 credits.
Units
Learners must complete the single mandatory unit.
Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
What is the purpose of this qualification?
The Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification provides an important foundation to Health and Safety for individuals working or intending to work within the Construction industry.
Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to work safely and efficiently in their workplace.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
The qualification covers risk assessment, working at height, manual handling, improving health and safety at work and the safe operation of equipment.
Which sector does this qualification support?
Learners who successfully achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment will have gained the required knowledge to obtain the CSCS green Labourer card.
Progression & entry requirements
There is no requirement for learners to have achieved prior qualifications or units. Progression may be into employment in a Construction role or to further learning. Gateway Qualifications offers a suite of Skills for Construction qualifications from Entry Level 3 to Level 1. There is no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding.Funding information
There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.
The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:
View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website
The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).
View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search
How to find a learning aim
If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:
How to Use: Find a learning Aim
We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.
This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.
The following support materials will help you to deliver this qualification.