This qualification is designed for learners who work in the construction industry.  This qualification includes training in areas such as: working at height, excavations, fire safety, welfare facilities, confined spaces, personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid requirements.

The qualification covers: roles and responsibilities of a site operative, fire safety procedures, manual handling, working at height, working in confined spaces, basic lifting operations, working with hazardous substances and working in noisy environments.

How is the qualification assessed?

It is assessed by a multiple-choice examination, where the learner must answer at least 10 out of 16 questions correctly.  The examination will take a maximum of 30 minutes to complete.

What next?

Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications, such as:

• Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment

Where can this course be taken?

Through any Highfield approved training centre.