Weston College – CSCS Green Card

This free online course is for adults aged 19 and over with little or no construction experience who want to start a career in construction. The course provides the knowledge and qualifications needed to take your first step into the industry and prepares you to gain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Green Card, which is often required to work on construction sites.

During the course, you will achieve:

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

What you’ll learn

• Health and safety on construction sites
• Safe working practices
• Communication and teamwork
• Problem-solving skills
• Professional behaviour in the workplace
• How to prepare for your 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

You will also receive support with careers advice, CV writing, interview preparation and guidance to help you move into employment or further training.