Weston College – CSCS Green Card

This free online course is for adults aged 19+ with little or no construction experience who want to start a career in construction.

The course provides the essential knowledge and qualifications needed to take your first step into the industry. You will gain recognised qualifications, develop workplace skills and prepare to gain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Green Card. For many employers, holding a CSCS Green Card is an essential requirement for working on construction sites.

What you’ll learn

During the course, you will achieve:

• Level 1 Certificate in Construction and Building Industries
• Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

You will also develop the knowledge and skills employers are looking for, including:

• Health and safety on construction sites
• Safe working practices
• Communication and teamwork
• Problem-solving skills
• Professional behaviour in the workplace
• Preparing for a CSCS Green Card

What happens next

On successful completion, you could progress into:

• Labouring roles within the construction industry
• Temporary or permanent employment on construction sites
• Further training in specialist trades such as bricklaying, scaffolding, carpentry or plastering
• Apprenticeships and other construction qualifications

By the end of the programme, you will have gained recognised qualifications, developed workplace skills and be ready to apply for entry-level roles or continue your training in a specialist trade.