Construction Safety Training Course (IRCON™)
Equip construction supervisors with the practical SHEQ skills to manage safety, reduce risk, and meet their legal obligations on site.
IRCA Global's three-day Construction Safety Training Course is designed for construction supervisors and site personnel responsible for occupational health, safety, environment, and quality management on construction projects.
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Built for construction supervisors and site safety personnel
The IRCON™ course is developed for construction supervisors and all individuals whose roles involve the supervision and control of SHEQ activities on construction projects. This includes those responsible for managing contractors, overseeing site safety compliance, and ensuring that occupational health, environmental, and quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Ideal Candidates Include:
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Construction supervisors and foremen
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Site safety officers and SHEQ representatives
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Project managers with site safety responsibilities
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Contractor managers and compliance personnel
Any site personnel responsible for SHEQ oversight on construction projects
Course entry requirements
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Matric certificate or
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A completed trade qualification or
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23 years of age with a minimum of five years relevant work experience
Practical skills for managing safety on construction sites
The IRCON™ course combines legal and theoretical grounding with practical application, dedicating 30% of the programme to hands-on learning. Participants develop the skills and knowledge needed to supervise construction activities safely, manage risk effectively, and respond appropriately when incidents occur.
Course Content Covers:
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Legal introduction to construction safety obligations
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Appointments, roles, and responsibilities of contractors
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Risk assessment process and task safety analysis (mini risk assessment)
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Site inspections and task observations
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Incident reporting and investigation
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Group meetings and communication on site
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Behaviour-based safety solutions
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Coaching techniques for supervising safe work practices
What participants will be able to do
On completion of the IRCON™ course, participants will have the knowledge and practical capability to fulfil their SHEQ supervisory responsibilities on construction projects. They will be equipped to identify and manage risk at a task level, apply legal requirements relevant to their role, and lead their teams toward safer, more compliant working practices.
Key Competencies Developed:
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Understanding of the legal framework governing construction safety
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Ability to conduct risk assessments and task safety analyses on site
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Skills to carry out effective site inspections and task observations
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Competence in incident reporting and investigation procedures
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Ability to facilitate group safety meetings and team communication
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Application of behaviour-based safety principles in a supervisory context
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Coaching and communication techniques to support safe work behaviour
How the course is structured
The practical component focuses on applying risk assessment techniques, conducting inspections, and developing the supervisory and coaching skills needed for effective on-site safety management.
Duration:
3 Days
Theory:
70%
Practical:
30%
Why complete your construction safety training with IRCA Global
Operationally Relevant Content
The IRCON course is built around the real responsibilities of construction supervisors, covering the legal, procedural, and behavioural dimensions of site safety management.
Practical
Application
With 30% of the course dedicated to practical exercises, participants develop skills they can apply directly on site from day one.
Experienced Facilitators
IRCA Global's training is delivered by specialists with extensive experience in construction safety, SHEQ management, and risk control.
Part of a Broader Safety Curriculum
The IRCON course sits within IRCA Global's wider SHEQ training offering, supporting ongoing professional development for construction and safety professionals.
Invest in safer construction sites
Whether you are upskilling your supervisory team or ensuring your site personnel meet their legal obligations, the Construction Safety Training Course (IRCON™) provides the knowledge and practical tools to manage SHEQ on construction projects with greater confidence and competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the IRCON™ Construction Safety Training Course?
The IRCON™ course is a three-day occupational health, safety, environment, and quality training programme designed specifically for construction supervisors and site safety personnel. It provides the legal knowledge, risk management skills, and practical supervisory tools needed to manage SHEQ effectively on construction projects.
2. Who should attend the IRCON™ course?
The course is designed for construction supervisors, foremen, site safety officers, contractor managers, and anyone with SHEQ supervisory responsibilities on a construction project. It is relevant across both civil and building construction environments.
3. What are the entry requirements for the IRCON™ course?
Participants must hold a Matric certificate, a completed trade qualification, or be 23 years of age or older with at least five years of relevant work experience.
4. How long is the Construction Safety Training Course?
The IRCON course runs over three days, structured as 70% theory and 30% practical. The practical component is focused on applying risk assessment, inspection, and coaching techniques in a construction context.
5. What legal topics are covered in the course?
The course includes an introduction to the legal framework governing construction safety in South Africa, covering the appointments, roles, and responsibilities of contractors and supervisors under applicable health and safety legislation.
6. Does the course cover risk assessment?
Yes. The IRCON™ course covers both the full risk assessment process and task safety analysis, which is a focused, task-level risk assessment approach commonly used in construction environments to manage hazards at the point of work.
7. What is behaviour-based safety and why is it included?
Behaviour-based safety focuses on identifying and influencing the behaviours that contribute to incidents on site. The IRCON™ course includes both behaviour-based safety principles and practical coaching techniques, equipping supervisors to address unsafe behaviour constructively and build a stronger safety culture within their teams.
8. How does the IRCON course support compliance on construction projects?
The course equips supervisors with the knowledge to fulfil their legal appointments and responsibilities, conduct risk assessments, carry out inspections, report and investigate incidents, and lead safety communication on site. Together, these skills support both regulatory compliance and the effective management of occupational risk throughout a construction project.