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Your route to the CSCS Labourer Card

Level 1 Award Health and Safety Awareness in Construction for CSCS Green Card

Complete the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment—the recognised entry-level qualification for the Green Labourer Card route.

Learn online at your own paceMobile-friendly study you can start straight away

Flexible course and examFit the learning around work and home

Recognised Level 1 qualificationAccepted for the CSCS Labourer Card route*

Practice before the examProgress checks and revision support included

Official Level 1 certificate emailed to youAfter a pass

For the Green Labourer Card, you usually need two things

  1. 01This Level 1 AwardThe health and safety qualification for the Labourer route.
  2. 02A valid CITB HS&E Operatives test50 questions in 45 minutes, with a 90% pass mark.

Who this course is for

  • People starting work on site for the first time
  • Labourers and general operatives
  • People returning to construction who need the entry-level safety qualification

Important: The Labourer Card is for unskilled labouring roles. Skilled trades such as electrician, carpenter or bricklayer normally need a skilled-card pathway instead.

Simple and flexible

How the online course and exam work

01

Learn online

Work through mobile-friendly, self-paced learning with short progress checks.

02

Prepare

Use revision support and a full preparation assessment to see what to revisit.

03

Sit the exam

Take the English-language multiple-choice exam online with remote invigilation, or at an approved location where available.

04

Receive your certificate

After you pass, your official qualification certificate is issued by email.

Many learners complete the self-paced learning in around 4–6 hours.

Course syllabus

Essential safety knowledge for UK construction sites

Structured learning and revision support cover the core responsibilities, hazards and safe-working principles expected on site.

  • Why health and safety matters, including accidents, injuries and ill health
  • Employer and employee legal responsibilities
  • Risk assessments and method statements
  • Working at height and safe systems of work
  • Manual handling and reducing injury risk
  • Noise, vibration and occupational health basics
  • Slips, trips, mobile plant, vehicles and site traffic
  • Fire safety and electrical safety essentials
  • Hazardous substances, including asbestos awareness
  • PPE, safety signs, welfare and personal hygiene
  • Emergency procedures, first aid and incident reporting

After you pass

Your official certificate is sent by email. To apply for the CSCS Labourer Card you will also need a valid CITB HS&E Operatives test pass.

Online examUse a laptop with a camera in a quiet space.
Approved locationChoose a convenient exam location where available.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment is an accepted qualification route for the CSCS Labourer Card when combined with a valid CITB HS&E Operatives test pass.

Start your Level 1 course today

Apply securely online for £99 + VAT and create your MyWorkLife access after payment.

Apply and pay securely

*When combined with a valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment Operatives test.