Level 3 Certificate in Construction Safety

This qualification is divided into 10 specialized units designed to strengthen safety management competence in construction environments:

1. Construction Health and Safety Management
   Understanding how to establish and implement safety management systems within the construction industry.

2. Construction Risk Assessment and Management
   Learning advanced techniques for identifying, evaluating, and controlling construction-related risks.

3. Construction Site Supervision
   Developing supervisory skills to monitor worker performance, maintain compliance, and promote safe practices on-site.

4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance in Construction
   Studying construction laws, safety regulations, and the responsibilities of employers, contractors, and supervisors.

5. Construction Site Emergency Preparedness
   Preparing for fire, structural collapse, or medical emergencies through planning, drills, and coordination procedures.

6. Construction Site Inspections and Audits
   Learning how to perform systematic safety inspections and audits to ensure consistent safety standards.

7. Construction Hazardous Substances Management
   Understanding the control of hazardous materials, safe storage, and use of COSHH principles in construction.

8. Construction Machinery and Equipment Safety
   Examining safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of cranes, lifting gear, and heavy machinery.

9. Construction Fall Protection and Working at Heights
   Applying safe systems of work for ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms to prevent falls and injuries.

10. Construction Environmental Management
    Learning how to manage environmental risks, control site pollution, and promote sustainable construction practices.

• Enhances knowledge of construction safety leadership and management

• Builds competence in conducting inspections, risk assessments, and audits

• Strengthens understanding of legal and regulatory responsibilities in construction

• Improves employability and career progression within the construction sector

• Supports advancement to Level 4 or higher health and safety qualifications

• Construction site supervisors and foremen

• Safety coordinators and HSE officers

• Project managers and site engineers

• Contractors and subcontractors seeking safety certification

• Individuals pursuing advanced roles in construction safety management

• Assessment Type: Written examination and project-based assignments

• Evaluation Method: Multiple-choice tests, short written responses, and workplace evidence

• Mode of Assessment: Classroom or online learning with assessor evaluation

• Passing Criteria: Minimum 60% in each unit and successful demonstration of practical competence

• Certification: Level 3 Certificate in Construction Safety awarded upon completion of all 10 units

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.