| Course Title | Award in Health and Safety in the Construction Industry (Valid for Skills Card) |
| MQF | 3 |
| ECTS | 1 |
| Duration | 9 Hours |
| Start Date | 25.11.26 |
| Dates | 25th, 26th and 27th November 2026 |
| Prospected End date | 27th November 2026 |
| Lecturer Name | Dr Nicholas Baldacchino |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Time of Lecture | 17:00 – 20:00 |
| Lecture Room | Block N – Room N214 |
| Institute | MCAST Paola – Institute of Engineering and Transport (IBC) |
| Coordinator | Mr Donald Stevens and Ms Blerta Pisani |
| Contact | [email protected] |
| Certification [if applicable] | Applicable if student achieves a minimum of 70% attendance |
| Attendance | Attendance is recorded through Classter, students are required to register on this system prior to course commencement. |
Application Closing on the 12th November 2026
Course Description
This course provides learners with the awareness necessary when working in the construction industry.
The unit will highlight the risks involved in the industry so that learners will evaluate and take the required precautions so as to enable them to work safely, efficiently and effectively on building sites.
Holders of the Official Certificate of Competence are eligible to apply for Skills Card related to Health and Safety in the Construction Industry from the BCA offices.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:
LO1 – Identify hazards & risks at the workplace
LO2 – Apply the required occupation safety procedures to mitigate against hazards
LO3 – have a general knowledge of the legal obligations that the worker must keep in mind when working in the industry
Applicants should be 16 years of age or older.
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