CSCS Option 2: Health & Safety in a Construction Environment & CSCS Card Claim (No CITB Test included) - Level 1
Get Site Safety Certified and Claim Your CSCS Green Labourer Card
If you’re a skilled labourer who needs to access a construction site, this course provides the final qualification needed for your CSCS Green Labourer Card.
This Ascentis Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification covers the full health and safety element of the CSCS Green Card requirements. With a valid CITB Score Report, you’ll receive your CSCS Card and demonstrate to employers that you meet national construction safety standards.
Build on your expertise and show employers you’re committed to construction site safety.
Next course dates
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Anytime
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Kincraig Construction Centre
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1 Day
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£190
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Anytime
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Kincraig Construction Centre
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1 Day
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£205
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- Strengthen your understanding of construction health and safety so you can manage risks and work more efficiently.
- Achieve the Ascentis Level 1 CSCS course qualification required for your CSCS Green Labourer Card application.
- Focus only on the health and safety training with no need to retake the CITB test if your CITB Score Report is still valid.
- Gain recognised construction certification, supporting your compliance with site and employer requirements.
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Why choose this CSCS Course?
Career Progression and Prospects
It’s crucial to hold the correct CSCS card for the job you do. Many construction sites will refuse entry without it, regardless of your experience or qualifications.
For labourers, this Level 1 CSCS course strengthens your safety credentials. It ensures ongoing compliance with construction health and safety regulations.
Completing this qualification supports your eligibility for the CSCS Green Labourer Card. It demonstrates your commitment to maintaining safe, high-quality work standards.
Next steps at B&FC
After completing the course, we’ll apply for or renew your CSCS Card on your behalf, using your existing CITB Score Report. You’ll maintain your right to work on construction sites and demonstrate commitment to safety and professionalism.
Many professionals progress from here to advanced roles such as site supervisor, project coordinator, or site manager, supported by further construction safety training or leadership qualifications.
IMPORTANT: Your course fee includes the cost of your CSCS card, and B&FC applies for it directly on your behalf. This makes sure your card is processed correctly and without delay. It’s therefore important that you do not apply for your CSCS card yourself, even if you have a valid CITB Score Report.
Employment Opportunities
Employers across the construction industry look for workers who combine skill with safety awareness. This CSCS qualification and card support Labourer roles working for and with professionals such as:
- Skilled trades person or contract worker
- Site operative or installer on large projects
- Team leader or working supervisor roles
It reassures employers that you meet the recognised CSCS certification standards.
Key Course Information
Entry Requirements
You will require a valid CITB Score Report (evidence of having already passed the CITB Test).
Who is This Course For?
This Level 1 CSCS course is ideal for:
- Skilled labourers looking to update or renew their site-safety credentials
- Skilled labourers who already hold a CITB Score Report and need the CSCS Green Card qualification
- Professionals aiming to strengthen their construction safety knowledge and gain official CSCS certification
Qualification obtained
Award in Health & Safety in a Construction EnvironmentWhat You’ll Learn
This construction safety training builds on your existing experience and covers:
- Risk assessment, manual handling, and working at height
- Safe working practices on a construction site, including safe operation of equipment
- The essentials of construction health and safety law
- Everything you need to successfully claim your CSCS Green Card once your CITB Score Report is valid
How You’ll Be Assessed
Internally assessed through the learner building up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria. It is internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by Ascentis.
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