THE INDEPENDENT JOURNAL OF SITE COMPLIANCE
EST. 2017 • COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE
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The Cost of Compliance.

In the industrial heartland of Leicestershire, safety isn't a box-ticking exercise. It's the difference between a project delivered on-schedule, and a site shut down. Red Card Courses provides premium CSCS & CITB standard training for professionals who value zero downtime.

Main Facility

Coalville, LE67

Accreditation

CITB SSP Approved

Success Rate

98.7% First-Time Pass

Contact

01530 833 900

British construction worker on site wearing a hardhat and protective gear
Fig 1. Quality assurance on-site starts from the ground up. 01/05
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Why Red Card Means "Go"

We named ourselves after the ultimate sanction on a building site—the "Red Card." Not because we are punitive, but because we recognize what is at stake. When site health and safety breaks down, everything halts. Lives are endangered, reputations collapse, and costs spiral exponentially.

Based in Coalville, in the historic industrial bedrock of Leicestershire, Red Card Courses was founded to counter the rise of generic, low-quality "click-next" online training. We believe that true, professional-grade site safety requires rigorous, engaging, and context-driven instruction led by veterans who have spent decades managing risk in heavy industry.

Our mission is simple: to supply the East Midlands construction and civil engineering sectors with highly skilled, compliant personnel. We don't just teach the syllabus; we teach the reality of modern site regulations, from the CITB Health and Safety Awareness course up to the comprehensive SMSTS.

Whether you are an apprentice preparing for your first CSCS Green Card, or a seasoned Project Director requiring a Site Management qualification, our tailored, high-calibre classroom training ensures you leave not just certified, but genuinely confident.

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Current Syllabus & Bookings

Select from our core suite of accredited CITB Site Safety Plus courses. Handled in-house at our dedicated Coalville training suites.

Construction site scaffolding and steel frameworks
1-Day Course • CITB Approved

Health & Safety Awareness (HSA)

The compulsory first step for obtaining your CSCS Green Card. Highly interactive classroom instruction focusing on hazard identification and safety practicalities.

£120 ex. VAT Enquire ➔
Engineer inspecting structural plans on site
2-Day Course • Site Safety Plus

SSSTS (Site Supervisor)

Designed for first-line supervisors, gangers, and aspiring foremen. Understand your legal responsibilities regarding welfare, safety, and environmental controls on site.

£245 ex. VAT Enquire ➔
Architectural blueprint and safety glasses
5-Day Course • Elite Level

SMSTS (Site Manager)

The gold standard training for site managers, project heads, and business owners. Fully comprehensive review of legislative changes, CDM regulations, and safety management systems.

£495 ex. VAT Enquire ➔
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"In modern construction, health and safety is no longer a luxury. It is the absolute bedrock of commercial efficiency."
— Sir John Egan, The Egan Report: Rethinking Construction
Beautifully detailed modern industrial brickwork facade
Fig 2. Our training center sits at the historic crossways of Coalville's heritage. 04/05
Regional Profile

Coalville's Industrial Renaissance

Known historically for its mining and brickmaking expertise, Coalville is once again asserting itself as a logistics and construction hub in the heart of Leicestershire. As new infrastructure projects take root across the Midlands, the pressure on the local supply chain has never been higher.

Red Card Courses operates out of a custom-designed, state-of-the-art training suite located near the Stephenson Industrial Estate. By combining state-of-the-art classroom facilities with access to active mock-construction yards, we ensure our candidates experience an environment that mirrors their actual work conditions.

Our central location offers superb transport links, with ample free parking and close proximity to the M1 and A511, making us the premier destination for contractors coming from Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, or Birmingham.

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Our courses operate on a strict candidate-to-instructor ratio to maintain academic excellence. Fill out our briefing form, and our registration desk will contact you within 2 hours to finalize dates and invoices.

  • General Inquiries bookings@redcardcourses.co.uk
  • Telephone Desk 01530 833 900
  • Coalville Headquarters Unit 14, Stephenson Court, Coalville, LE67 3FL