Construction Health & Safety Courses

Groundforce Training offers a range of construction health and safety courses for people working in construction, utilities and civil engineering. Courses cover general health and safety awareness, environmental awareness, asbestos, respiratory protection, and plant and machinery.

Courses include:

• SHEA Passports: Safety, Health & Environmental Awareness training for different sectors, including Water, Gas, Power, Telecommunications and Drains & Sewers.


• Asbestos Awareness: UKATA Asbestos Awareness training for people who may encounter asbestos as part of their work.


• Face Fit Testing: Qualitative Face Fit – Train the Tester for people responsible for carrying out face fit testing.


• Plant and machinery: NPORS training for a range of construction plant and equipment, including excavators, dumpers, loading shovels and rollers.


• Other safety training: A range of courses covering specific workplace health and safety requirements.

Construction health and safety training suits anyone who works on or around construction sites and needs to understand the risks associated with their role.

The course you need depends on your job, the type of work you carry out, and any specific site or industry requirements.

SHEA (Safety, Health & Environmental Awareness) training provides a consistent approach to health, safety and environmental awareness for people working in the utilities sector.

Groundforce Training offers SHEA courses for different industries, including Water, Gas, Power, Telecommunications and Drains & Sewers. The training covers workplace responsibilities, risk management, common hazards, occupational health, and emergency procedures.

The core SHEA training covers common health, safety and environmental topics, while additional modules are tailored to the specific industry.

For example, SHEA Gas includes modules covering highway working and excavations, pressure regulating installations and safety in premises, while SHEA Power includes power industry hazards and power generation and distribution.

Asbestos Awareness training is designed for people who may come across asbestos-containing materials as part of their work, even if they are not responsible for removing or working directly with asbestos.

The training helps delegates understand the risks associated with asbestos and what to do if they suspect they have encountered it.

Face Fit Testing checks whether a tight-fitting respiratory mask or respirator seals effectively around the wearer’s face.

Groundforce Training offers Qualitative Face Fit – Train the Tester training for people who need to carry out qualitative face fit testing as part of their role.

The required training depends on the worker’s role and the type of work they carry out. This could include general health and safety awareness, asbestos awareness, working at height, face fit testing, plant training or industry-specific SHEA training.

This depends on the course. Some courses are primarily classroom-based, while others combine classroom learning with practical training and assessment.

For example, plant training typically includes both theory and practical activities, allowing delegates to demonstrate that they can safely operate the relevant equipment.

Some courses are available online or as e-learning, while others require delegates to attend a training centre or complete practical training.

Groundforce Training offers both online and face-to-face training, depending on the course. For example, some SHEA courses are currently available as virtual training.

The right course depends on your role, the work you carry out, and any requirements set by your employer or site.

If you’re unsure which course you need, Groundforce Training can help you identify the most suitable training based on your role and requirements.