SA006 – Safe Working in Civils - Open Course

You will be assessed via your theory assessment, on the following criteria:

• Understanding of the overview of the legal framework that governs health and safety in the workplace, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Identification of potential hazards in the workplace and how to assess the level of risk associated with those hazards.
• Develop and implement risk control measures to reduce the risk of accidents or injuries.
• Identifying different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are available and how to effectively select and use them to protect themselves and others from harm.
• Understand the importance of following safe working practices, such as site rules and procedures, to ensure a safe working environment.
• Know to identify and report unsafe working conditions.

Assessment

The course includes both practical and theory assessment.

• • Practical Assessment – where you will demonstrate your knowledge of practical tasks

If you have completed the SA002 course, please bring this certificate or your NOPS card with you, as this means you will not have to complete the practical part of the assessment.

• Theory test which is composed of multiple choice questions

Certification

This Smart Awards certificate is valid for 3 years, you will then need to complete a refresher course to renew your qualification.

This qualification is available to anyone over the age of 16 years old. There are no prerequisites and Smart Awards will not restrict access on the grounds of prior academic attainment, age, employment, geographic location or any other grounds.

There are no barriers that restrict access or progression, thereby promoting equality. It is expected, however, that learners will have a level of literacy adequate to cope with both the theory and practical assessments.