About this course
Construction remains one of the highest-risk industries in the UK. This Level 1 course gives new and existing site workers the health and safety grounding they need before they set foot on site.
It covers the main causes of accidents in construction, the responsibilities employers and workers share under health and safety law, and the site controls that keep people safe - from PPE and signage to working at height and manual handling.
What learners cover
- The main hazards and causes of accidents in a construction environment
- Health and safety responsibilities of employers, contractors and workers
- Risk assessment, method statements and permits to work
- Site controls: PPE, signage, welfare facilities and safe access
- Working at height, manual handling, electricity, noise, dust and hazardous substances
Course content
The course is delivered in short, bite-size sections that learners can stop and restart at any point.
- Section 1
Health and safety law
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, CDM duties, and the responsibilities shared across a site.
- Section 2
Hazards on site
Falls, moving vehicles and plant, collapse, electricity, noise, vibration, dust and hazardous substances.
- Section 3
Controlling risk
Risk assessments, method statements, permits, signage, barriers and the hierarchy of control.
- Section 4
Personal safety
PPE, manual handling, welfare facilities, reporting hazards and what to do in an emergency.
Who it is for
New entrants to construction, labourers, apprentices, site operatives, and anyone preparing for a card scheme application or working towards a Level 1 health and safety qualification.
Entry requirements: No prior knowledge is needed. The course is written in plain English and suitable for all staff.
How it is delivered
Fully online and self-paced
Learners work through the course at their own pace and can pause and resume where they left off.
Any device
Works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile, with audio, video and written transcripts throughout.
Interactive throughout
Scenarios, exercises and images keep learners engaged rather than clicking through slides.
Knowledge checks
Short checks at the end of each section so learners can see what has landed before moving on.
Average completion time is around 1 hours, though learners can take as long as they need and return as often as they like.
How it is assessed
Knowledge checks run throughout the course so learners can test understanding as they go. The course ends with a multiple-choice assessment taken online. Learners who do not pass first time can retake it.
Certification
Learners receive a Highfield Online Training digital certificate as soon as they pass the end-of-course assessment. Certificates download straight away and can be saved to a CPD log or staff training record.
Refresher guidance: Most employers refresh this training every 12 months, or sooner if the law, roles or workplace risks change.
How it works for teams
- 1. Choose how many licences you need and pay by card, or request an invoice.
- 2. Add your learners' names and email addresses.
- 3. We set them up on the course platform and they receive their login by email.
- 4. Track who has been set up from your account.