Health and Safety Level 3
Gain advanced expertise with this CPD-accredited Health and Safety Level 3 Diploma. Aligned with UK HSE guidance and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, you will master site risk assessments, CDM 2015 hazard control, and safety leadership to protect workers in high-risk construction environments effectively.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Overview
Working on a construction site means dealing with real risks every day. So, our health and safety level 3 course is designed for people who need to take safety seriously and make the right decisions on site. It focuses on practical knowledge that helps you manage health and safety in high-risk construction environments, where awareness and action really matter.
This Level 3 CPD-accredited health and safety course helps you understand how safety works in real situations. You’ll build awareness aligned with UK HSE guidance and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, so you can recognise hazards, carry out risk assessments, and encourage safer working practices across your site.
The course is fully online and easy to fit around work. You can study at your own pace, log in when it suits you, and receive an instant digital certificate once completed. Whether you’re supervising others or looking to improve your own safety knowledge, this construction health and safety course UK supports confident, responsible working.
Key Highlights:
- Designed for construction sites and high-risk work environments
- Covers hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures
- CPD-accredited and aligned with UK HSE expectations
- 100% online and self-paced learning format
- Order a PDF certificate upon successful completion
Gift Courses
- Course 01: COSHH Awareness (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- Course 02: Manual Handling
Accreditation & Recognition
This course is built to give you clear, trustworthy recognition without confusion. It focuses on professional development, helping you show commitment to safe working practices in construction rather than claiming regulated qualification status.
- CPD-accredited health and safety training for construction professionals
- Aligned with UK Health and Safety Executive guidance
- 100% online study with flexible, self-paced learning
- Online multiple-choice assessment with instant results
- Instant digital CPD certificate with optional printed copy
Assessment & Certification
You’ll complete the course through an online multiple-choice assessment designed to check your understanding of construction health and safety principles. Your answers are marked instantly, so you’ll see results straight away, with unlimited free retakes included.
Once you successfully pass, you can order a digital CPD-accredited certificate for Level 3 Health and Safety. This confirms your industry-relevant training and professional development, with no hidden fees. An optional printed certificate is also available for £24.99 if you prefer a hard copy.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for people working in construction who have responsibility for safety, risk control, or supervision on site and need clear, practical health and safety knowledge.
- Construction workers and site operatives
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Site managers and forepersons
- Workers responsible for others’ safety on site
- Learners progressing from Level 2 health and safety
- Employers providing construction safety training for staff
Career Opportunities & Progression
Completing this Health and Safety Level 3 (Construction Environment) course supports progression into roles with greater safety responsibility and awareness across UK construction sites, without guaranteeing outcomes.
Based on widely reported UK industry averages, typical salary ranges may include:
- Construction Supervisor: £38,000 – £50,000 per year
- Site Safety Representative: £30,000 – £42,000 per year
- Senior Site Operative: £28,000 – £40,000 per year
- Health and Safety Coordinator (entry-level): £32,000 – £45,000 per year
Actual pay varies by employer, experience, location, and project scale. Many learners use this course as a foundation for further CPD training and increased responsibility in construction safety roles.
Key Skills You’ll Gain
These skills help you work more safely, reduce site risks, and take responsibility on construction projects, building confidence to protect yourself, colleagues, and the wider working environment across busy UK sites.
- Identify hazards and understand risks across active construction sites
- Carry out construction risk assessments and apply suitable controls
- Use PPE, tools, and machinery safely on site
- Recognise incidents, report concerns, and support safer responses
- Understand hazardous substances, dust, fumes, and exposure risks
- Promote safer working practices through clear site communication
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College supports construction professionals with trusted CPD-accredited training, clear guidance, and flexible online learning, helping you build confidence, improve site safety knowledge, and progress responsibly within UK construction environments.
- CPD-accredited UK training provider with recognised professional standards
- Construction-focused health and safety content aligned with UK guidance
- Flexible online learning designed for busy construction schedules
- Clear, practical training without hidden fees or misleading claims
- Trusted by learners across the UK construction sector
Enrol today and complete your CPD-accredited Health and Safety Level 3 Diploma course online. Build safer construction sites and move forward with confidence.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 55 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
- Health and Safety Level 332
- 1.1Module 01: Health and Safety at Work and the Law
- 1.2Module 02: Managing for Health and Safety
- 1.3Module 03: Creating a Health and Safety Culture
- 1.4Module 04: Health and Safety Training and Communication
- 1.5Module 05: Risk Assessment and Common Risks
- 1.6Module 06: Slips, Trips and Falls
- 1.7Module 07: Safety in Different Work Settings
- 1.8Module 08: Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work
- 1.9Module 09: Accidents and Ill Health at Work
- 1.10Module 10: Incident Management at Work
- 1.11Module 11: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
- 1.12Module 12: Electrical, Fire, and Gas Safety
- 1.13Module 13: Measures of Fire Safety
- 1.14Module 14: Fire Emergency: Evacuation Procedures
- 1.15Module 15: The Fire Plan and Safety Arrangements
- 1.16Module 16: Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries
- 1.17Module 17: Manual Handling Risk Control
- 1.18Module 18: Safe Lifting Techniques
- 1.19Module 19: Display Screen Equipment (DSE) and Office Safety
- 1.20Module 20: Working at Height
- 1.21Module 21: Work at Height Equipment
- 1.22Module 22: Working in Confined Spaces and the Law
- 1.23Module 23: Control Measures for Working in Confined Spaces
- 1.24Module 24: Emergency Procedures for Working in Confined Spaces
- 1.25Module 25: Health Problems Related to Hazardous Substances
- 1.26Module 26: Identifying Hazardous Substances
- 1.27Module 27: Control Measures and Monitoring
- 1.28Module 28: Implementation of Control Measures
- 1.29Module 29: Basic First-Aid Techniques
- 1.30Module 30: Dealing with Minor Injuries at Workplace
- 1.31Module 31: Call for an Emergency
- 1.32Module 32: Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work
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- COSHH Awareness (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)12
- 4.1Module 01: Introduction to COSHH
- 4.2Module 02: COSHH Legislation
- 4.3Module 03: Identifying Hazardous Substances
- 4.4Module 04: Health Effects of Hazardous Substances
- 4.5Module 05: Risk Assessment for COSHH
- 4.6Module 06: Control Measures for Hazardous Substances
- 4.7Module 07: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 4.8Module 08: Emergency Procedures for Hazardous Substances
- 4.9Module 09: Storage and Handling of Hazardous Substances
- 4.10Module 10: Chemical Safety Data Sheets
- 4.11Module 11: Hazardous Waste Management
- 4.12Module 12: Biological Hazards and COSHH
- Manual Handling9
- 5.1Module 01: Introduction to Manual Handling
- 5.2Module 02: Legislation and Guidance
- 5.3Module 03: Hazards and Injuries
- 5.4Module 04: Risk Assessments
- 5.5Module 05: Controlling and Reducing Risks
- 5.6Module 06: Safe Lifting Techniques
- 5.7Module 07: Use of Mechanical Aids
- 5.8Module 08: Manual Handling Solutions
- 5.9Module 09: Learning Safe Handling Habits



