SA006 – Safe Working in Civils

Who is SA006 - Safe Working in Civils training for?

This Smart Awards certification is designed for individuals who work in the construction or civil engineering sector or those who are seeking employment in the industry. This may include construction workers, engineers, supervisors, managers, and other professionals from this sector.
This course is particularly aimed at individuals who work in a telecommunication (or similar utility/construction) environment. It also enables learners to gain knowledge of compliance with Health and Safety legislation. This accreditation tests learners’ knowledge and understanding of dangers associated with these works and the safety precautions required while working in civils.

What will you learn?

The SA006 accreditation provides basic knowledge regarding legislation and dangers associated with safe working in a utility construction environment. Learners are provided with the knowledge to understand the hazards and potential risks associated with civils works in utilities environment. The course also helps to promote a culture of health and safety on construction and civil sites.

Safe Working in Civils Learning Objectives:

• Have knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Identifying potential hazards and how to risk assess
• Understand how to develop and implement risk control measures
• Knowledge of different types of PPE available and how to select and use them effectively
• Understand the importance of following safe working practices
• How to communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors in health and safety matters

Streetworks

Please be aware the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) requires at least one person on site to hold a Street Works card to work on the highway.

This Smart Awards accreditation is based on a pre-requisite that any work on the highway requires appropriate Street Works accreditation to be held by an individual working on site, and that this individual is qualified to check that the planned provision of footways, traffic lanes and safety zones determined by the site survey meets with the requirements of the site location and approved procedures and practices required by the NRSWA 1991.

Some companies’ policies may vary where more than one person on site is required to hold a valid Street Works card.

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.

On receiving payment for your SA006 - Safe Working in Civils course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:

• Your chosen course date
• Course start time at your chosen venue
• Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
• Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course

You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.

Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.

Entry Requirements

This qualification is available to anyone over the age of 16 years old. There are no formal entry requirements 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.

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.

Please download the course overview brochure below; easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you, please fill out the form below.

Below is a list of our current locations for the SA006 Smart Awards Certification.

Got a group? We have a network of locations that we can use for group bookings, contact a member of the PPS team to find out how we can help you.

Coventry

In Bedworth, West Midlands, is the location of our Coventry training location. Between the M6 and A444, this training venue is in easy reach of Birmingham and Leicester.

Edinburgh

Located just off of the M8 in Livingston, is where you will find the Edinburgh training venue. This close proximity to links to the M8 make it an ideal location when travelling by car.

Hampshire

The Hampshire training location is in the town of Tadley, just north of Basingstoke.

Manchester

North of the city of Manchester in Bury is the location of the Manchester training venue. Just off of of the M66, this location convenient for those travelling not only from Manchester but also in and around Huddersfield, Liverpool, Leeds and Sheffield.

Somerset

Conveniently located to road links, the Somerset training venue is in Hallatrow, where the A37 and A39 intersect.

Warminster

Located in the town of Codford in Wiltshire, the Warminster training venue is just off of the A36 and the town's high street.

Please download the course overview brochure below; easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you, please fill out the form below.