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GQA Green Card Level 1 Construction H&S: Who is this qualification for?

The Green Card Labourer is aimed at individuals wishing to prove they have the level and range of knowledge required to work safely in a Construction working environment. Achievers of this unit will fulfil the CSCS requirements for the new (2014) Labourer’s card.


The Green Card Labourer qualification is equally relevant to individuals already employed in Construction, Apprentices or new entrants to the Industry and is also suitable for those wishing to find out more about the theoretical aspect of Health and Safety within the Construction Industry without the need to be directly employed in a Construction working environment.


To meet the unit aims candidates will have to prove knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, hazards, accidents and emergencies, health risks, manual handling and working at heights. Specific information on the range and scope of assessment criterion will be provided to the candidate and assessor.

GQA Green Card Level 1 Construction H&S: What is required from candidates?

GQA qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. The Green Card Labourer has one unit with a Credit Value of 4 credits.


The unit is made up of the key aspects of Health and Safety those involved in Construction roles need to know to be able to carry out the work safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit.



Achievement of the required credit indicated above will mean the qualification has been completed and GQA will provide the Certificate with the qualification title.

Unit no	Mandatory units	Level	Credit
K/505/1933	Health and Safety in a Construction Environment	1	4

GQA Green Card Level 1 Construction H&S: Assessment Guidance

Evidence of the knowledge to show that candidates for Green Card Labourer can complete all of the learning outcomes is required. Evidence of knowledge through performance can contribute if applicable and could also be demonstrated by completing projects, assignments and reports, tests, exams, professional discussion or by responding to questions.

GQA Green Card CSCS Level 1 Construction H&S: Potential Sources of evidence could include:

✓ Completed projects

✓ Reports

✓ Witness Testimonies

✓ Training Records

✓ Assignments

✓ Quality Assurance records

✓ Audio evidence

✓ Video/photographic evidences

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