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HEALTH AND SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (H&S Certificate)
Who should register for this course?
The H&S Certificate is aimed at people who work as Q1 supervisors within the construction industry (whether or not that is part of their job title), who are required to ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely.
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Course duration
Option 1 – Conversion Course (for those who have a PHS Certificate – see below): 10 days, either one day a week or two weeks full-time.
Option 2 – Full Course (for all others): Q2 15 days, either one day a week or three weeks full-time.
For both options, the written exam and practical assessment take half a day.
About the course
The course provides thorough preparation for the H&S Certificate, which is an award in health and safety specifically designed for the construction industry. It combines theory with practice, ensuring that those who gain the certificate are capable of managing health and safety throughout each stage of the construction process, from planning and design to use and finally Q3 demolition.
You may already be one step towards gaining an H&S Certificate
The PHS (Principles of Health and Safety) Certificate can be taken separately or as part of the H&S Certificate. If you gained this qualification no more than Q4 five years before entering for the H&S Certificate, it will be recognised as contributing to your Certificate without the need to repeat that unit of the course.
Course content
The H&S Certificate is divided into three units. Unit 1 covers the principles of health and safety (and is identical to the PHS Certificate), Unit 2 covers the identification and control of Q5 hazards, and Unit 3 deals with Q6 practical applications of health and safety.
How is the course assessed?
Candidates take written examinations for Units 1 and 2. Unit 3 is assessed by a practical examination testing the ability to identify health and safety issues in a construction workplace. Unit 3 needs to be taken within 14 days of a written examination.
A full certificate is issued on successful completion of all three units.
Funding
Candidates from non-EU countries may be eligible for a small number of grants. These cover the cost of Q7 tuition, but not examination fees. For details, please contact the Registrar.
Enquiries
For further information please contact our administration office.