About Course

This qualification has been developed for individuals who work in the construction industry. Learners gaining this qualification will understand that keeping safe on a construction site is everyone’s responsibility. The topics covered include health and safety, working at height, excavations, fire safety, welfare facilities, confined spaces, personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid requirements.​

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Qualification Awarding Body​

Highfield Qualifications - UK

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​Entry Requirements​

Minimum Standard English

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​Course Duration​

3 Hours​​

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Course Fees

Indian Rupees (INR): 4200 [3560+640 (18% GST)] / United States Dollars (USD): 53

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​Modes of Study​

• Online

• Classroom

• In-House

• Blended​

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Mode of Exam​

Online​

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Guidance on Assessment​

• ​Assessment Method : Multiple Choice Question [MCQ]

• No. of Questions : 16

• Pass mark : 10/16 (60%)

• Exam Duration : 30 Minutes

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Course Content

Understand the importance of health and safety in a construction environment

• State the role and responsibilities of a site operative

• Identify basic on site welfare and first aid requirements

• State the safety procedures in the event of a fire

• Identify what personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on site and who is responsible for this

• Identify the importance of correct and safe manual handling

• Identify an operative’s responsibilities when dealing with plant and machinery

• State how to use a ladder safely

• Identify an operative’s responsibilities when working at height (including the safe use of scaffolding and fall protection equipment)

• State best practice for basic lifting operation when using lifting equipment

• Identify the requirements when working in confined spaces and excavations

• State what safety principles need to be followed when using hazardous substances

• Identify safety principles when working in noisy environments

• State the cause, effective and safety principles relating to hand arm vibration

• State organisational and legal responsibilities relating to the use of drugs and alcohol on site

• Give examples of how to protect members of the public from site operations

• Identify the benefits of health screening

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​E-Assessment

• The exam is conducted via Highfield E-assessment and is remotely invigilated online at your home or your workplace.​​

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Exam Requirements

• Photographic ID [ Passport / Driving Licence / National ID ]

• PC/Laptop - PC or Laptop running Windows 7 or higher, or a Mac running iOS X or higher

• Webcam

• Smartphone running Android 4.1 or IOS 8.0 with camera / video functionality.

• Good internet connection

• Personal email address​

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Certification​

• Successful candidates receive a certificate from the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance.

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Qualification Documents​