Our ‘Get Into Construction’ Programme is a comprehensive, week long introductory course designed to provide participants with the essential skills, knowledge and certification needed to enter the construction industry and gain employment as an operative. This intensive programme fast-tracks individuals into site-ready roles.
Course Summary (Week-Long Get Into Construction)
This all-encompassing programme combines several mandatory health and safety qualifications into one structured week, culminating in the application for a CSCS Green Labourer Card.
Duration
Typically runs for one full week (e.g., Monday to Friday).
Assessment
Assessment occurs throughout the week via practical observations and multiple-choice examinations specific to each qualification attained.
Certification
Upon successful completion of all modules, delegates will achieve multiple certifications, our bespoke course builder can include a combination of courses, including:
- NUCO: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – (RQF Level 3), Life-Threatening Bleeding Control, Fire Safety and Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health
- NPORS Manual Handling, Fire Warden, Safe Work at Height, Safe Use of Ladders & Stepladders, Abrasive wheels Awareness, Asbestos Awareness and Vehicle Marshall
- CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) or NPORS Site Safety Awareness (SSA)
- CSCS Health, Safety and Environmental Operatives Test
Outcome
The primary outcome is enabling delegates to pass the necessary tests and apply for their CSCS Green Labourer Card, which is required for access to most UK construction sites.
Content
The training covers several critical areas:
Health and Safety Fundamentals
The CITB HSA course covers the basics of health and safety law, site hazards, PPE, and reporting.
Manual Handling
The NPORS module provides essential training on safe lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury.
Emergency First Aid
The EFAW qualification covers primary survey, CPR, managing the unconscious casualty, basic bleeding control, and minor injuries.
CSCS Preparation
Dedicated time is provided to prepare for and often take the necessary separate CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) touchscreen test required for the card application.
Next Available Dates
St. Asaph / Llangefni / Customer Premises After successfully completing all modules in the week-long course and passing the separate CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) touchscreen test, you will be able to apply for your CSCS Green Labourer Card. Once you have this card in hand, you are fully qualified and permitted to start working as a general labourer on compliant construction sites across the UK.
Choosing Jackal Safety ensures you receive top-tier, industry-recognised training that genuinely prepares you for a career in construction. Here is why we stand out:
Industry-Recognised Qualifications Only: We believe in providing value that lasts. All the certifications included in our program (CITB, NPORS, NUCO) are nationally recognised, regulated qualifications. We do not use generic, non-accredited, "in-house awareness sessions" that may not be accepted by employers or major contractors.
Experienced and Competent Trainers: Our instructors are seasoned professionals with significant real-world experience in occupational health, safety, and environmental management within the construction industry. They don't just read a script; they provide practical insights gained from years on site, ensuring you are site-ready and confident.
Bespoke Course Builder Option: While we offer a comprehensive standard program, we understand that employers or agencies might have specific needs. Jackal Safety offers a "bespoke course builder" service, allowing us to tailor the exact combination of half-day and full-day courses to meet specific job roles or project requirements efficiently.
What Our Customers Say
We’ve noticed a real improvement in safety awareness since working with Jackal Safety.
Highly professional service and advice that helped us meet compliance requirements without any stress.
Our staff left the training feeling confident and prepared for real-world site situations.
We’ve noticed a real improvement in safety awareness since working with Jackal Safety.
Highly professional service and advice that helped us meet compliance requirements without any stress.
Our staff left the training feeling confident and prepared for real-world site situations.
The training was clear, practical, and directly applicable to our site work, highly recommend!
Excellent training and guidance. Our staff now feel more confident handling health and safety on site.
From start to finish, the team were responsive, supportive, and truly understood our business needs.
The training was clear, practical, and directly applicable to our site work, highly recommend!
Excellent training and guidance. Our staff now feel more confident handling health and safety on site.
From start to finish, the team were responsive, supportive, and truly understood our business needs.
Approved Training That Works for You
As an NPORS Approved Training Provider and CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO), we deliver both on-site and classroom-based training, assist with grant applications, and help eligible companies claim up to 70% of training costs through the CITB Employers Network.
From Asbestos Awareness to Working at Height, and with a network of trusted partners for additional accredited courses, we provide the skills and knowledge your teams need to work safely and confidently.
Construction Safety Training Across the UK
Based in the UK, Jackal Safety Limited delivers accredited training and SHEQ consultancy across North Wales, South Wales, London, Yorkshire, the North West, and Staffordshire. With both on-site and classroom-based options, we support contractors nationwide with the skills and knowledge to work safely, meet compliance standards, and enhance workplace safety culture.
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