Construction & Renovation
Be it a job for or in a residence, a commercial project, a public project, or community places and spaces, every contractor and self-employed person has to abide by the HSE requirements, some of which are listed below.
The Client for whom works are being carried out is also responsible for the Health & Safety throughout the project, in particular:
- Appointment of qualified competent HSE consultants
- Health, Safety and Environment Plan
- Notification to Authorities
- Organisation of Project HSE file
- Site visits and regular inspection reports
- Meetings and communication reports
- Ensuring that the contractors are observing their legal obligations
Health & Safety Management of Day-To-Day Operations
If you are carrying out any construction works on any site, whether operating from an office, a store, a workshop, or whether you distribute material to third parties on various external jobs, you fall under the HSE requirements, irrespective of whether you are a large or a small company or self-employed. You have the following legal obligations:
- Risk Assessments (General, Specific jobs, Young persons, Maternity)
- Safety Management System
- Organisation of HSE file
- Training to all workers
- Record keeping of machinery and scheduled maintenance certifications
- Appointment of H&S Representatives including external HSE Consultants
- Emergency and Evacuation Planning and Procedures
- Fire Drill Reports
Construction Works & Maintenance
Whether works are being done for a domestic residence, a commercial project, a public project, or a community place or open spaces, it is a requirement to have the necessary HSE documents, and this includes:
- Safe Work Method Statement Reports / Risk Assessments
- Toolbox Talks
- Copies of Training Records of workers
- Copies of Machinery & Scaffolding certifications
Training
Below you will find some of the courses that we offer on the subject. You can find the whole list of courses that we offer here. If you have any specific course requirement, please contact us.
MQF Level 1
Level: MQF Level 1/ ECVT 4
This training course touches on most aspects of health and safety in construction. It covers construction safety and health management, risk assessment, planning for safety , and the safe use of construction plant and equipment, electricity and other services.
Entry Requirements: Basic Level of English, Basic knowledge of computer use, Basic numerical skills, Minimum age of 18, knowledge of procedures on construction sites.
Overall Course Objectives:
- This training course touches on most aspects of health and safety in construction. It covers construction safety and health management, risk assessment, planning for safety, and the safe use of construction plant and equipment, electricity and other services.
- Participants shall acquire skills to manage health and safety on site in accordance with the current legal provisions and legislation, as well as within the context of their particular management or supervisory roles.
- They shall develop an understanding of their responsibilities and accountability for site health, safety and welfare.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and evaluate health & safety procedures in a construction site using basic risk assessment principles and processes.
- Acquire competences of risk assessment methods relevant to construction sites, confined areas, road works, electricity distribution, steel structure works and asbestos.
- Recognize organisational preventive measures relevant to most the following occupational hazards in a construction site: confined areas, road works, electricity distribution, steel structure works and asbestos.
- Learn the use and maintenance of the Personal Protective Equipment.
- Acquire the knowledge of the correct method to manage prevention measures than can be taken to minimize risk in a construction site.
- Acquire the knowledge of the role of employees, self-employed, supervisors and management.
- Be aware of Maltese and international legislation, guidelines and codes of practice relevant to the follow occupational hazards in a construction site: confined areas, road works, electricity distribution, steel structure works and asbestos.
Level: MQF Level 1/ ECVET 4
This training course has been designed to give participants both the theoretical and practical knowledge and awareness of height specific hazards.
Entry Requirements: Basic Level of English, Basic knowledge of computer use, Basic numerical skills, Minimum age of 18.
Overall Course Objectives:
- This training course has been designed to give participants both the theoretical and practical knowledge and awareness of height specific hazards.
- The participants will acquire also the following competences including:
- Recognize types of hazards associated with different work at heights (e.g. roofers, Scaffolders, window cleaners, construction/builders, maintenance workers and inspectors)
- Acquaintance of hierarchy of fall arrest and fall restraint
- Apply the choice of appropriate PPE
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand risk assessment methods relevant to work at height hazards.
- Know organisational preventive measures relevant to work at height.
- Know workplace fall protection plan in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Know the various height safety equipment available in the industry and learn how to use it.
- Understand the correct method to manage prevention measures than can be taken to minimize risk in a workplace.
- Be aware of Maltese and international legislation, guidelines and code of practice relevant to working at heights and fall prevention equipment.
- Be aware of the socio-psychological dimension of health and safety at work, relevant to understanding the legal, economic and/or social components that characterize each type of work.
Level: MQF Level 1/ ECVT 4
This programme provides participants with knowledge, skills and solid training in the theories and practices of occupational health and safety.
Entry Requirements: Basic level of English, Basic knowledge of computer, Basic Numerical skills, Ability to use grammar and language appropriately and communicate effectively in writing.
Overall Course Objectives:
- This program provides participants with knowledge, skills and solid training in the theories and practices of occupational health and safety.
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- assess the health hazards for each type of job and correctly use the techniques of risk prevention
- know adequately the responsibilities of the people involved in the system of risk prevention in the workplace
- communicate appropriately with employer or with employees and their representatives, and with other technical and management agents in the company with responsibilities in the area of workplace health and safety conditions
Learning Outcomes:
- Discern health and safety programs and implement procedures using basic risk assessment principles and processes.
- Acquire knowledge of the methods of evaluation of significant risks to health and safety in a workplace (for example: physical, ergonomic and chemical hazards; slips, trips and falls; signage, working at height, etc.).
- Learn organisational preventive measures relevant to most occupational hazards.
- Learn use and care for the various Personal Protective Equipment.
- Recognize the correct method to manage prevention measures than can be taken to minimize risk in a workplace.
- Be acquainted of the role of the Health & Safety Representative .
- Be acquainted with the duties of employees .
- Be aware of the duties of the employer.
- Awareness of Maltese and international legislation relevant to most occupational hazards.
- Be aware of the socio-psychological dimension of health and safety at work, relevant to understanding the legal, economic and/or social components that characterize each type of work.
Level: MQF Level 1/ ECVET 4
This course handles the various hazards that personal protective equipment is designed to protect the worker from and outlines the various pieces of personal protective equipment.
Entry Requirements: Basic level of English, Basic knowledge of computer, Basic Numerical skills.
Overall Course Objective:
- The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) course is designed to familiarize the participant with Maltese and international regulations affecting the use of personal protective equipment and provide participants with the skills needed to maintain and clean the equipment to protect themselves against hazards in the workplace.
- Upon completion of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training, the participants will acquire the following competencies:
- Have a good knowledge of what type of PPE to wear for a particular type of risk.
- Proper PPE to be worn when work is being performed
- Limitations of the PPE
- The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE
- Know the different types of regulations in the field of PPE
- Periodically reviewing, updating and evaluating the effectiveness of the PPE program.
- Performing a “hazard assessment” of the workplace to identify and control physical and health hazards.
- Know how complete an incident report form.
- Know which kind of technical or procedural actions can be taken to eliminate or reduce a specific type of risk.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how carry on a risk assessment for any changes in conditions, equipment or operating procedures that could affect occupational hazards.
- Understand the correct method to manage prevention measures that can be taken to minimize risk in a workplace.
- Understand the law regarding the use of PPE.
- Acquire the knowledge of the various types of PPE ( for eyes, head and neck, ears, hands and arms, feet and legs, lungs, whole body)
- Recognise common safety hazards where PPE is required.
- Be acquainted under what conditions each level of PPE should be used.
- Know the different types of equipment in each level of PPE, and the features and capabilities of each type.
- Recognize the critical importance of keeping safe while working with different types of hazardous materials.
- Know the different types of H&S signs based on different kind of hazards.
- Understand the principles of maintaining PPE in good condition.
MQF Level 2
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVT 4
This course is intended for Individuals seeking to start a carrier in the building and construction sector operations which may include large, medium and small building and construction projects.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates who are in possession of a school leaving certificate or have an MQF Level 1 (introductory secondary education level) award or certificate in the building and construction sector. A basic proficiency numerical and literacy skills test may also be required.
Overall Course Objective:
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety operating and working practices and will lead the learner to acquire the competence to be able to become an assistant excavation operative in the building and construction sector. The candidate shall be able to use the knowledge and skills to work effectively with superiors and colleagues using small portable powered tools.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with superiors and colleagues or site managers
- Communicate using simple glossary terms used in the building and construction.
- Communicate using basic Maltese or English
- Use appropriate nonverbal communication
- Be able to keep up to date with legislation updates
Level: MQF Level 2/ECTS 4
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices and acquire the competence to be able to assist concreters in the building and construction sector and be able to develop further knowledge and skills to be able to assist in the reading of construction drawings and calculations and to be knowledgeable and skilled at a basic level where concrete works are involved.
Entry Requirements: Candidates are required to be 18 years of age, possess a school leaving certificate or a minimum of 3 years’ working experience in the building and construction sector as an assistant concreter, assisting or assisting skilled personnel in other general specializations.
Overall Course Objectives: This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices and acquire the competence to be able to assist concreters in the building and construction sector and be able to develop further knowledge and skills to be able to assist in the reading of construction drawings and calculations and to be knowledgeable and skilled at a basic level where concrete works are involved.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
- Communicate using basic glossary terms used in the building and construction industry.
- Communicate using simple basic Maltese or English words
- Report any hazards which may present risk to relevant persons
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECTS 4
Compressed air used in the workplace can be very dangerous if the necessary precautions are not taken. This course provides knowledge and skills on all types of hazards relating to the use of compressed air machinery and on the safety procedures at workplace.
Entry Requirements: Basic Level of English, Basic knowledge of computer use, Basic numerical skills, Basic knowledge/experience in compressed air machinery.
Overall Course Objectives:
- Compressed air used in the workplace can be very dangerous if the necessary precautions are not taken. This course provides knowledge and skills on all types of hazards relating to the use of compressed air machinery and on the safety procedures at workplace.
- At the end of the course participants will acquire competences about safe use of compressed air machinery and prevention of accidental injury when working, through the knowledge of different procedures for using compressed air for any type of operation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the use and applications of compressed air in the various industries
- Understand all types of hazards that can be encountered using compressed air machinery and the precautions to be taken.
- Know the requirements for compressed air operated equipment
- Know products, hazard symbols and pressure ratings linked to this type of equipment
- Know technical and organisational preventive measures relevant to hazards in the use of compressed air machinery.
- Learn how to check the components of each tool to verify damage or leakage.
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVET 4
This course is designed for those workers who need to work on electrical equipment who either have no electrical qualifications or need a reminder of electrical dangers and safe working practices.
Entry Requirements: Basic Level of English, Basic knowledge of computer use, Basic numerical skills, Basic knowledge/experience in electrical hand held apparatus.
Overall Course Objectives:
- This course is designed for those workers who need to work on electrical equipment who either have no electrical qualifications or need a reminder of electrical dangers and safe working practices.
- This course provides knowledge and skills on electrical and mechanical hazards, on the functioning of portable tools and on the safety procedures to use at workplace.
- At the end of the course participants will acquire theoretical and practical skills of electrical safety, in particular on:
- The hazards and risks associated with the use of electrical equipment
- Hazards and risks associated with poorly maintained portable tools on construction sites
- The measures that should be taken to minimise the risks.
Learning Outcomes:
- Know the general site safety, particularly from the point of view of electrical hazards.
- Understand the electrical and mechanical hazards that can be encountered using an electrical tool and the precautions to be taken.
- Know technical and organisational preventive measures relevant to electrical and mechanical hazards in the use of electrical hand held apparatus.
- Know how identify and report faulty portable electrical equipment and withdraw it from service, by ensuring it cannot be used and/or is marked faulty.
- Understand the effects of electricity on a person’s body and the initial procedures to take prior to receiving medical assistance.
- Be aware of Maltese and international legislation, guidelines and code of practice relevant to electrical safety.
- Be aware of the socio-psychological dimension of health and safety at work, relevant to understanding the legal, economic and/or social components that characterize each type of work
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVET 4
This course provides knowledge and skills on electrical hazards, on the functioning of electrical machinery and on the safety procedures to use at workplace.
Entry Requirements: Basic Level of English, Basic knowledge of computer use, Basic numerical skills, Basic knowledge/experience in use of electrical machinery.
Overall Course Objectives:
- This course provides knowledge and skills on electrical hazards, on the functioning of electrical machinery and on the safety procedures to use at workplace.
- This course is designed for those workers who need to:
- Gain a understanding of electrical theory, and its practical application in solving code problems
- Applying electrical theory to installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical machinery
- Acquire theoretical and practical skills on electrical machinery use safety procedures
- Acquire skills to work safely with electrical machinery
- Gain a understanding of procedures in case of emergencies resulting from use of electrical machinery
Learning Outcomes:
- List the basic components, types and construction of an A/C electric motor, a transformer or a generator.
- Know the electrical hazards that can be encountered using electrical machinery and the precautions to be taken.
- Know technical and organisational preventive measures relevant to electrical and mechanical hazards in the use of electrical machinery like generators, motors and transformers.
- Understand why the use of standards is important for safety, and to assist in compliance with CE marking requirements.
- Understand the scope of electrical equipment to which the standards applies.
- Identify the effects of electricity on a person’s body and the initial procedures to take prior to receiving medical assistance.
- Be aware of the general and specific standard requirements to ensure the protection of those using the system, and also the machine itself.
- Be aware of Maltese and international legislation, guidelines and code of practice relevant to the electrical hazards and power transmission in a construction site.
- Acquire a deep knowledge of safety devices, emergency stop devices, protective guards and adequate means of isolation from sources of energy.
- Acquire a deep knowledge of symbols, visible markings and warning devices.
- Understand how to use different kinds of Personal Protective Equipment.
- List the various types of machine losses.
- Be aware of what misuse of electrical equipment may lead to.
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVET 4
The course is designed to provide scaffolders, beginners, hirers of scaffolding or self-employed scaffolders with the knowledge and awareness of hazards of scaffolding at construction site and how to improve workplace safety.
Entry Requirements: Basic Level of English, Basic knowledge of computer use, Basic numerical skills, Minimum age of 18, Basic knowledge and experience in scaffolding.
Overall Course Objectives:
- The course is designed to provide scaffolders, beginners, hirers of scaffolding or self-employed scaffolders with the knowledge and awareness of hazards of scaffolding at construction site and how to improve workplace safety.
- The course aim is to develop in participants an understanding of scaffold components, forms of construction of basic access scaffolds, to be aware of the general requirements to carry out the erection and dismantling of scaffold safely and to comply with current legislation.
- Participants will acquire skills to respect health and safety rules on site in accordance with the current legal provisions and legislation
Learning Outcomes:
- Acquire knowledge of basic scaffolding terminology (components and application) to be able to work safely in a construction site with scaffolds.
- Awareness of hazards of scaffolding at construction site and how to improve workplace safety
- Gain knowledge of the procedure/ sequence erecting and dismantling with frame, tube and coupler and system scaffolds.
- Acquire necessary knowledge of the principles of tube and fitting scaffolding structures and their components, to aid site inspections and the identification of faults and hazards.
- Learn how to plan and prepare routine work on site scaffolding operations, to be able to work safely in a construction site with scaffolds.
- Acquire necessary safety knowledge and skills to carry out the erection and dismantling of scaffold safely (frame, tube and coupler and system scaffolds)
- Understand the main role of employees, self-employed, supervisors and management in ensuring the safety on site, to be able to work safely in a construction site with scaffolds.
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECTS 3
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety work practices; handling of equipment and components; develop knowledge and skills to be able to assist the installer in operating machines and tools, housekeeping and other activities associated with the trade.
The course is ideal for individuals who is seeking apprenticeship and who work closely on aluminium installations and seeking to help in this trade during the process of works.
Entry requirements:
School leaving certificate, attendance certification or a minimum of 5 years’ work experience
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- The identification of systems, tools and equipment
- Communicate through verbal and written skills
- Execute the program of works
The learner will acquire the required knowledge to be able to:
- Apply occupational health and safety during work practices
- Work closely and assist on aluminum installation procedures
- Implement actions as instructed as per method statements and safe work practices
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECTS 3
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices; acquire knowledge to be able to assist in the identification of systems, equipment and components; develop knowledge and skills to be able to assist in reading of drawings and calculations with approved procedures and under supervision; and to be knowledgeable and have the skill of assisting in the laying of limestone and hollow concrete blocks to line.
Entry Requirements:
School leaving certificate, certificate of attendance or a minimum of 5 years work experience.
Overall Course Objectives:
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices; acquire knowledge to be able to assist in the identification of systems, equipment and components; develop knowledge and skills to be able to assist in reading of drawings and calculations with approved procedures and under supervision; and to be knowledgeable and have the skill of assisting in the laying of limestone and hollow concrete blocks to line.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Assist in the identification of systems, equipment and components
- Assist in reading of drawings and calculations
- Communicate with fellow workers
- Read method statements and safe works preventive measures
The learner will acquire the required knowledge to be able to:
- Apply occupational health and safety during work practices
- Assist in the laying of limestone and hollow concrete blocks to line
- Implement actions as per method statements and safe work practices
Level: MQF Level 2/ECTS 4
Entry Requirement: Candidates must be 16years of age and in possession of a school leaving certificate or in a possession of a vocational introductory level MQF 1 in construction. Older candidates wanting to start a career within the construction and building industry may also apply. A proficiency numerical and literacy skills test may also be required.
Overall Course Objectives: This course is meant to provide the learner with sound knowledge of occupational health and safety working practices and acquire the competence to be able to assist to operate handheld power tools and equipment in the workplace within the building and construction sector. The candidate shall cover procedures and principles on how to assist in demolition and dismantling of existing structures manually (by hand) under supervision on construction sites.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with colleagues and supervisors or site managers
- Communicate using simple glossary terms used in the building and construction.
- Communicate using basic Maltese or English
- Use appropriate nonverbal communication
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVT 4
Participants will acquire knowledge about safe diving practices to be adopted in operations in which persons are employed to work underwater. Participants will acquire carried out on, adjacent to or over water and underwater types of work in a marine environment, for land-based construction work competencies about safe marine and diving works and related supporting safe work practices conducted in connection with all related works.
Entry Requirements: Medical examination to ensure basic level of health, Basic knowledge of marine related works.
Overall Course Objective:
- Participants will acquire knowledge about safe diving practices to be adopted in operations in which persons are employed to work underwater.
- Participants will acquire competencies about safe marine and diving works and related supporting safe work practices conducted in connection with all types of work in a marine environment, for land-based construction work carried out on, adjacent to or over water and underwater.
- The course will have an introductory part will be to help non-divers understand the actual risks and limits related to diving and at the same time is a refresher to divers who may have had their training years ago.
- On completion of the course, participants will acquire the skills to:
- use of work’s techniques in marine environment
- how to carry out the assigned underwater work
- safe practices and emergency procedures.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define the responsibilities of employees, contractors and supervisors working in marine-related sectors
- Become acquainted with diving modes and competences of divers
- Be acquainted with procedures and permits to work are required in a port area and in places close to the shore but outside the designated port areas
- Define safety planning requirements on a marine-related workplace
- Identify warning symbols and safety signs related to health and safety in marine-related workplaces.
- Become acquainted with applicable regulatory standards linked to health and safety in marine-related workplaces
- Become acquainted with personal protective equipment used in a marine-related workplace and know when use them.
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVET 4
This course is specifically designed for all personnel who are required to operate a cherry picker as part of their work and aims to provide them with a thorough understanding with the relevant operational and safety requirements.
Entry Requirements: Basic Level of English, Basic knowledge of computer use, Basic numerical skills, Minimum age of 18.
Overall Course Objectives:
- This course is specifically designed for all personnel who are required to operate a cherry picker as part of their work and aims to provide them with a thorough understanding with the relevant operational and safety requirements.
- It teaches the basic skills needed to operate these machines safely allowing for minimum mistakes and provides techniques that help in avoiding potential hazards.
- On completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Know the capabilities of the machine, its purpose and limitations
- Know safety precautions necessary for the correct operation of the machine
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of the most common controls and gauges.
- Understand the various features of a cherry picker, including the manufacturer’s specifications as to the equipment’s lifting capacity and safe load handing.
- Understand the causes of instability while operating a cherry picker.
- Understand the procedures for an emergency.
- Be aware of Maltese and international legislation, guidelines and code of practice relevant to occupational hazards in a construction site.
- Know how to maneuver the cherry picker involving tight turns and limited access, using both forward and reverse motions.
- Know what is required to operate safely around personnel.
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVET 4
The objective of this training course is to impress upon the participants the necessity for safety in all aspects of earth moving heavy equipment operations and procedures. The training programme is based on the latest equipment safety standards and manufacturers’ requirements.
Entry Requirements: Basic Level of English, Basic knowledge of computer use, Basic numerical skills, basic knowledge of work procedures on construction sites, minimum age of 18.
Overall Course Objectives:
- The objective this training course is to impress upon the participants the necessity for safety in all aspects of earth moving heavy equipment operations and procedures. The training program is based on the latest equipment specific safety standards and manufacturer’s requirements.
- On completion of the course, participants acquired the skills to:
- Select the correct equipment and demonstrate the proper use, for an earth moving or excavation project.
- Demonstrate how to excavate to meet construction and safety standards, based on the soil type.
- Safely operate various equipment utilized in the construction industry.
- The information provided in the classroom is reinforced with hands-on application sessions on the customer’s site using their earth moving equipment. All personnel attending this program will gain significant and useful skills and will leave with a stronger understanding and appreciation of the requirements and responsibilities of heavy equipment operators.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the basic construction and function of components, the purpose and use of the common types of controls and gauges.
- Understand the most important features of the most common earth moving heavy machinery, how to access the manufacturer’s manual and how to handle it.
- Understand the causes of instability while operating moving heavy machinery.
- Understand the procedures for an emergency.
- Be aware of Maltese and international legislation, guidelines and code of practice relevant to occupational hazards in a construction site.
- Know what is required to operate safely around personnel.
- Know the different types of soil structures and understand how to work in different environmental conditions.
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVET 4
After this course participants will acquire skills about maintenance, safe work practices and load calculation techniques that apply to use of lifting equipment.
Entry Requirements: Basic Level of English, Basic knowledge of computer use, Basic numerical skills, basic knowledge of work procedures on construction sites, minimum age of 18, basic knowledge of lifting operations.
Overall Course Objectives:
- By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of employer/employee obligations and responsibilities, and safe working practices pertaining to the operation of mechanical lifting (cranes, fork lifts, wire rope hoists and chain hoists, etc).
- Become familiar with common types of construction lifting equipment.
- Select appropriate lifting equipment for various lifting operations.
- Carry out safe, successful lifting operations and assessments.
- Know hazards associated with cranes, fork lifts, wire rope hoists and chain hoists, etc.
- After this course participants will acquire skills about maintenance, safe work practices and load calculation techniques that apply to use of lifting equipment.
Learning Outcomes:
- Know organizational preventive measures relevant to lifting equipment hazards (cranes, fork lifts, wire rope hoists and chain hoists, etc).
- Learn how to verify that all lifting equipment is sufficiently strong, stable and suitable for the proposed use
- Be aware of Maltese and international legislation, guidelines and code of practice relevant to lifting equipment.
- Understand the various features of the lifting equipment, including the manufacturer’s specifications as to the equipment’s lifting capacity and safe load handing.
- Acquire practical competences include verification of the load, securing the load, transfer of load weight and placing loads.
- Understand the various hazards in the workplace: dangerous activities and conditions, and the hazards associated with the operation of the equipment.
- Participants will made aware of common types of accidents related to lifting equipment and how to carry out an analysis of accident.
- Know:
- What is required to carry out a pre-operational check
- What is required to shut down/park the equipment
- What is required during the general operation of the lifting equipment (stopping, starting, turning, driving forward and in reverse, parking)
- What is required to operate safely around personnel
- What is the interpretation of load charts
- What are the most useful Personal Protective Equipment
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVET 4
This course provides participants with a solid foundation in particular working conditions and related hazards, with an emphasis on prevention and practical skills.
Entry Requirements: Basic level of English, Basic knowledge of computer, Basic Numerical skills.
Overall Course Objectives:
- The course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and awareness of specific hazards at workplace: heat and cold stress (temperature at which work becomes dangerous), lone working (a person who works alone) and safety risks for young worker (a person under eighteen years of age who works).
- This training course provides participants with the tools they need to prevent and treat heat and cold stress related injuries and emergency situations.
- The aim of the course is also to raise skills with regards to the issues surrounding the prevention of risks and personal safety of young workers and lone workers, through proactive and practical strategies.
Learning Outcomes:
- An understanding of the importance of personal safety for lone workers.
- Knowledge of the risks that a person may face as a lone worker and ways to reduce these risks.
- An understanding of how cooperate among workers to improve safety and health’ procedures in circumstances involving lone labours.
Level: MQF Level 2/ECVET 4
This course aims to provide the participant with the knowledge necessary to comply with environmental standards and management of waste, especially in a construction site; the competences and skills necessary to implement a waste management plan to meet legal requirements and essential safety procedures.
Entry Requirements: Basic level of English, Basic knowledge of computer, Basic Numerical skills.
Overall course objectives:
- This course aims to provide the participant with the knowledge necessary to comply with environmental standards and management of waste, especially in a construction site; the competences and skills necessary to implement a site waste management plan to meet the legal requirements and essential safety procedures.
- The course will provide an introduction to waste in general and the overarching principles of waste management applications in any setting.
Overall course objectives:
- This course aims to provide the participant with the knowledge necessary to comply with environmental standards and management of waste, especially in a construction site; the competences and skills necessary to implement a site waste management plan to meet the legal requirements and essential safety procedures.
- The course will provide an introduction to waste in general and the overarching principles of waste management applications in any setting.
Learning Outcomes:
Learners shall be able to:
- Apply a waste classification.
- Control most relevant environmental hazards.
- Apply environmental management tools to assess impacts.
- Determine the type of approach needed to carry out a site waste management plan.
- Use the type of approach necessary to obtain the most benefits in managing waste.
- Be able to pursue a job in the presence of asbestos in compliance with all safety measures required by current regulations and good practices.
- Identify the hierarchy of responsibility with respect to who are the persons shouldering responsibility for correct waste disposal.
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVET 4
This course is designed to raise awareness on fire hazards and train participants on how to act safely in the event of an emergency fire situation.
Entry Requirements: Basic level of English, Basic knowledge of computer, Basic Numerical skills.
Overall Course Objective:
This course is designed to raise awareness of fire hazards and train participants on how to act safely in the event of an emergency fire situation. This training course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to prevent fires in the workplace and also focus on the basic elements of fire prevention and protection. The participants will be able to use fire extinguishers properly and develop skills concerning emergency evacuation procedures.
Learning Outcomes:
- A sound understanding of the role, functions and responsibility of a fire marshal.
- Ability to identify which are the elements that need to be present for a fire to occurs, the three basic principles of fire extinction and the principles and practice of fire risk analysis.
- Ability to identify the key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace.
- An understanding of the correct methods of fire prevention measures that can be taken to minimize fire hazards.
- Knowledge of the use of various types of fire equipment
- Knowledge of common types of evacuation procedures and the control of personnel.
- Knowledge of all categories of fire signage, according to the type of message they are intended to convey.
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVT 4
This course provides participants with a solid foundation in first aid with an emphasis on prevention, practical skills, decision making and dealing with environmental conditions.
Entry Requirements: Basic level of English, Basic knowledge of computer, Basic Numerical skills.
Overall Course Objective:
The aim of the course is to enable participants to attain the knowledge and competences needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. Participants should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider.
Learning Outcomes:
- A sound understanding of the roles, functions and responsibilities of a first aider
- Theoretical and practical competences on first aid equipment, including personal protection and how to use it safely.
- The ability to carry out incident reporting and scene survey
- The ability to correctly identify methods to manage an unresponsive casualty
- Knowledge on how to administer First Aid for a range of conditions
- Knowledge of the various types of casualty lifting techniques
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVT 4
Aimed at providing the learner with knowledge, skills and competences required to provide first aid for kids. Through this training programme, the participants will be able to know how to cope with an emergency involving a child and understand different procedures for treatment for children ages 0-8 years.
Entry Requirements: Basic level of English, Basic knowledge of computer, Basic Numerical skills.
Overall Course Objective:
This course is aimed at providing the learner with knowledge, skills and competences required to provide first aid for kids. Through this training programme, the participant will be able to:
- Know how to cope with an emergency involving a child
- Understand the different procedures for treatment for children aged 0-8
Learning Outcomes:
- Ways to be conversant with the different types of possible emergencies
- An understanding on how to plan for first aid emergencies involving children and infants
- Competences on first aid equipment, including personal protection and how to use it safely
- An understanding of the problems associated with treatment of injured children and infants
- Sound knowledge of procedures of first aid for kids
- Correct method to manage an unresponsive casualty
- Knowledge on how to administer first aid for kids for a range of conditions
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVT 4
This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and confidence to meet the requirements of the guidelines and regulations, relating to the management of the safety of the workplace and the documentation required.
Entry Requirements: Basic level of English, Basic knowledge of computer, Basic Numerical skills.
Overall Course Objectives:
Employers are primarily responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. The aim of this course is to understand how to manage and conduct all work activities so as to ensure as reasonably as practicable the safety, health and welfare of people at work. In the meantime the employer will acquire competencies about the legal responsibilities of his role, in reference to all working activities and risks in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes:
- An understanding of the role, functions and responsibility of the employer.
- An understanding of what kind of legal responsibilities apply to the management of a work place.
- Identifying of key elements for effective risk management in the workplace.
- Understanding the correct method to manage prevention measures that can be taken to minimize risk in a workplace.
- Sound knowledge of the correct method to manage the procedures to be followed in case of emergency.
- The need for fire safety and implementation of measures to protect yourselves, employees and clients.
- Knowledge of H&S in workplace topics (i.e. personal protective equipment, young workers, lifts regulations, back injury regulations, accident reporting, etc.)
- Knowledge of common types of evacuation procedures and the control of personnel.
- Analyse and understand some court decisions, both local and international, to cast light on what is really expected from employers in workplaces.
- Maintain their knowledge up to date by linking and directing them to leading bodies in H&S, both locally and internationally.
Level: MQF Level 2/ ECVET 4
This course is designed to teach the key aspects of safe chemical storage and handling. Acquire competences to reduce the possible instances of chemical spills.
Entry Requirements: Basic level of English, Basic knowledge of computer, Basic Numerical skills.
Overall Course Objectives:
This course is designed to:
- Learn the key aspects of safe chemical storage and handling in the construction site for all employees who come into contact with chemicals that are classified as hazardous substances.
- Acquire competences to reduce the possible incidence of chemical spills.
- Acquire know-hows to protect workers in case of work with explosive atmospheres.
Learning Outcomes:
- Basic introductory module on chemicals
- Routes of entry of chemicals into the body
- Health effects of chemicals
- Warning symbols and relevant product warning labels
- Applicable statutory and regulatory standards
- Methods on how to, within a defined structure, contribute to the development and implementation of an incident action plan
- Basic first aid applications related to chemicals
- Potential ignition sources
- Explosion protection and prevention
- Procedures and permits to work are required
- Organisational techniques to avoid emergency situations
MQF Level 3
Level: MQF Level 3/ECTS 4
This course is meant to provide the learner with the working practices and acquire the competence to be able to work and take responsibility for completion of tasks with all the recommended safety precautions in the building and construction sector. Learners will be able to develop further knowledge and skills to to be able to read drawings and carry out calculations.
Entry Requirements: Be of the legal age of 18 have at least six months experience as an assistant concreter and possess a Concreter award at MQF Level 2 or a similar relevant award at MQF level 2 in Building and Construction or a minimum of 3 years’ working experience in the building and construction sector as an assistant concreter, assisting superiors with a portfolio of evidence.
Overall Course Objectives:
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices and acquire the competence to be able to work, and take responsibility for completion of tasks with all the recommended safety precautions in the building and construction sector. Learners will be able to develop further knowledge and skills to be able to read drawings and carry out basic calculations. The course is also intended to provide a good foundation for the advanced level where concrete works is involved.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with civil engineers, architects and subordinates
- Communicate using glossary terms used in the building and construction.
- Communicate efficiently in Maltese or English
- Report any hazards which may present risk to relevant persons
Level: MQF Level 3/ ECTS 3
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices; acquire knowledge to identify systems, equipment and components; develop knowledge and skills to be able to assist in reading of drawings and calculations with approved procedures; and to be knowledgeable and have the skill in aluminium installations.
The course is ideal for individuals seeking to work in the Building and Construction sector either as part of a larger company with different skills specialisation or else in a small company where multiple skills within the same sector might be necessary.
Entry Requirements: School leaving certificate, attendance certification or a minimum of 5 years’ work experience. A screening test will be carried out to make sure that applicants have the necessary numeracy and literacy skills to follow the course with success.
Overall Course Objectives:
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices; acquire knowledge to identify systems, equipment and components; develop knowledge and skills to be able to assist in reading of drawings and calculations with approved procedures; and to be knowledgeable and have the skill in aluminium installations.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Identification of systems, equipment and components
- Reading of drawings and calculations
- Communicate with fellow workers
- Read method statements and safe works preventive measures
The learner will acquire the required knowledge to be able to:
- Apply occupational health and safety during work practices
- Install aluminum installation procedures
- Implement actions as per method statements and safe work practices
Level: MQF Level 3/ ECTS 4
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices and acquire the competence to be able to operate small mobile plants in the building and construction sector. The candidate shall be able to use further knowledge and skills to operate effectively under supervision using small mobile plant equipment on construction sites for demolition.
Entry Requirements: Candidates must be 21years of age and are in possession of a relevant MQF Level 2 accredited award in demolition building and construction sector. Candidates must have a valid license DEM33 to operate both small and heavy mobile plant equipment for demolition building and construction. A proficiency numerical and literacy skills test may also be required.
Overall Course Objectives:
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices and acquire the competence to be able to operate small mobile plants in the building and construction sector. The candidate shall be able to use further knowledge and skills to operate effectively under supervision using small mobile plant equipment on construction sites for demolition.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with colleagues and supervisors or site managers
- Communicate using simple glossary terms used in the building and construction.
- Communicate using basic Maltese or English
- Use appropriate nonverbal communication
- Carry out research on the subject and units for this award.
Level: MQF Level 3/ ECTS 4
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices and acquire the competence to be able to operate small mobile plants in the building and construction sector. The candidate shall be able to use further knowledge and skills to operate effectively under supervision using small mobile plant equipment on construction sites for demolition.
Entry Requirements: Candidates must be 21years of age and are in possession of a relevant MQF Level 2 accredited award in demolition building and construction sector. Candidates must have a valid license DEM33 to operate both small and heavy mobile plant equipment for demolition building and construction. A proficiency numerical and literacy skills test may also be required.
Overall Course Objectives:
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices and will lead the learner to acquire the competence to be able to operate portable powered plants and equipment in the building and construction sector. The candidate shall cover procedures and principles on how to demolish and dismantle existing structures manually (by hand) under supervision on construction sites.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with colleagues and supervisors or site managers
- Communicate using simple glossary terms used in the building and construction.
- Communicate using basic Maltese or English
- Use appropriate nonverbal communication
- Carry out basic research on the subject and units for this award
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation
Level: MQF Level 3/ ECTS 4
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety operating and working construction sites for excavation practices and will lead the learner to acquire the competence to be knowledge and skills to work effectively with superiors and colleagues able to become an excavation plant operative in the building and construction sector. The candidate shall be able to use further.
Entry Requirements: Candidates who are in possession of a relevant MQF Level 2 accredited award in excavation works in the building and construction sector. A basic proficiency numerical and literacy skills test may also be required.
Overall Course Objectives:
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety operating and working practices and will lead the learner to acquire the competence to be able to become an excavation plant operative in the building and construction sector. The candidate shall be able to use further knowledge and skills to work effectively with superiors and colleagues using small portable powered tools and other plant equipment on construction sites for excavation
Learning Outcomes
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with subordinates, colleagues and or site managers
- Communicate using glossary terms used in the building and construction.
- Communicate using basic Maltese or English
- Use appropriate nonverbal communication
- Carry out research on the subject and units for this award
- Adhere to health and safety procedures in order to minimize health and safety risks to self and others.
- Follow correct procedures in case of hazards and injuries.
- Aware of hazardous substances including their handling and storage are in line with company safety precautions.
- Carry out safe working practices
Level: MQF Level 3/ ECTS 3
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices; acquire knowledge to be able to the identification of systems, equipment and components; develop knowledge and skills to be able in reading of drawings and calculations with approved procedures and under supervision; and to be knowledgeable and have the skill in the laying of limestone and hollow concrete blocks to line.
Entry Requirements: School leaving certificate, attendance certificate or a minimum of 5 years work experience.
Overall Course Objectives: This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety working practices; acquire knowledge to be able to the identification of systems, equipment and components; develop knowledge and skills to be able in reading of drawings and calculations with approved procedures and under supervision; and to be knowledgeable and have the skill in the laying of limestone and hollow concrete blocks to line.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Can identify the systems, equipment and components
- Can read drawings and calculations
- Communicate with fellow workers
- Read method statements and safe works preventive measures
- Apply occupational health and safety during work practices
- Can proceed the laying of limestone and hollow concrete blocks to line
MQF Level 4
Level: MQF Level 4/ ECTS 4
Course is meant to provide the learner with OHS supervision of working practices and will lead to the learner to acquire the competences to be able to operate portable powered and mobile plant equipment in the building and construction sector.
Entry Requirements: Candidates must be 21 years of age and in possession of a relevant MQF Level 3 accredited award in excavation in the building and construction sector. Must have a valid license to operate mobile plant equipment used for excavation.
Overall Course Objectives:
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety supervision of working practices and will lead the learner to acquire the competence to be able to operate portable powered and mobile plant equipment in the building and construction sector. The candidate shall be able to use further knowledge and skills to supervise effectively subordinates using small portable powered tools and mobile plant equipment on construction sites for excavation.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with subordinates, colleagues and or site managers
- Communicate using glossary terms used in the building and construction industry.
- Communicate using good Maltese or English
- Use appropriate nonverbal communication
- Carry out research on the subject and units for this award
Level: MQF Level 4/ ECTS 4
This course is meant to provide the learner with the OHS legal requirements; acquire knowledge to be able to identify, monitor and control site hazards; develop knowledge and skills in safe work practices and promote a safety culture.
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience including:
• Basic level of English (reading, understanding and spoken English)
• Basic knowledge of computer for research (MS Word and Internet Browsing)
• Basic numerical skills
• Ability to use grammar and language appropriately and the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Knowledge of work procedures in construction sites
Overall Course Objectives:
This course is meant to provide the learner with occupational health and safety legal requirements, acquire knowledge to be able to assist in the identification, monitoring and control of site hazards, develop knowledge and skills in safe work practices to the workforce and promote a safety culture. This course will enable to assist in the interpretation and application of architectural drawings and calculations of the project, safe work method statements and assessments.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Learn interpersonal behavioral and leadership skills
- Promote a safety culture through employee feedback about performance and workplace behaviour
- Exchange information, ideas and recommendations with colleagues and the workforce
- Motivate the workers to advance the goals and objectives of the project.
Level: MQF Level 4/ ECTS 4
Entry Requirements
Concreter award at MQF Level 3 or a similar relevant award at MQF level 2 in Building and Construction and a minimum of 3 years’ working experience in the building and construction sector as an assistant concreter, assisting superiors with a portfolio of evidence.
Overall Course Objectives
The overall objectives of the course are also to encourage employees to supervise, manage and use safe practices in the building and construction sector. It is also intended to make candidates aware of the skills, knowledge or competences these may already possess while filling training gaps the candidate might need to have a safer building and construction sector. Eventually, the candidates will improve the quality in the construction industry while being efficient and promoting sustainable use of materials between a team of workmanship abiding with construction site practices.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate with civil engineers, architects and subordinates in theoretical and technical manner.
- Communicate using glossary terms used in the building and construction in theoretical manner.
- Communicate efficiently in Maltese or English in both theoretical and technical approach.
Level: MQF Level 4
This course is primarily aimed at promoting a positive and effective health and safety culture and will bring out the importance of establishing such a culture within a school / learning environment.
Entry Requirements: O’ Level standard of education. O’ level standard of English language. Knowledge in the use of computers and the internet. ECDL certified, Numerical Skills – Secondary certificate in Mathematics.
Overall Course Objectives:
This course provides participants with knowledge, skills and solid training in the theories and practices of health and safety implementation in school. It will prepare individuals to take on the role of Health and Safety Representative and / or provide participants who already occupy that role with the necessary tools to carry out their duties effectively. The role is intended to fulfill the duties as per OHSA act27 of 2000 and relevant legal notices.
Learning Outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
- Co-ordinate and co-operate with colleagues for the effective implementation of HS management in schools
- Present an explanation to his/her superiors on the measures which are being taken to eliminate / reduce risks likely to be found in a school.
- Communicate clearly and directly the safety guidelines within their school and transmit critical information quickly and efficiently
- Speak about the schools progress on health and safety matters during staff meetings
- Communicate the School HS policy / policies according to the need of the school to ensure that the contents of the policy are understood by all persons working or attending the school.
- Communicate effectively with a casualty, bystander/s, ambulance personnel and emergency services regardless of the type and severity of the injury at hand.
- Co-ordinate with other first aiders present during an emergency.