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Free course · 2.5 hours · VII construction agreement, RD 1627/1997 and Law 32/2006

Construction site safety course free: the theory of the 20 hours

Free online construction site safety (20 hours) course with certificate: 2.5 hours, 9 modules and a final test of 34 questions; free PDF certificate when you pass.Take the final test and get your certificate →Free PDF certificate when you pass.

Important (in Spanish): Este curso no sustituye la formación en prevención del VII Convenio general de la construcción (formación inicial presencial, 20 horas por oficio o 60 horas del nivel básico), que imparte la Fundación Laboral de la Construcción o una entidad homologada por ella (artículo 141.6), y no sirve para la Tarjeta Profesional de la Construcción. See the law: VII Convenio de la construcción (BOE)

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9 short modules · final test · free PDF certificate when you pass

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For anyone going to work on a building site in Spain who is asked for «the 20-hour course» or the Construction Professional Card (TPC): what training the collective agreement requires (8, 20 and 60 hours), who issues the TPC and the theory of the common part of the 20 hours: protection, auxiliary equipment, the workplace, overlapping activities, rights and duties and first aid. A 34-question test and a theory training certificate in PDF, no sign-up.

The course in brief

Where can I take the Construction safety (20-hour theory) course for free with a certificate? At LaborIA: online, free and no sign-up.

What it is: “Construction site safety in Spain: the theory of the 20-hour course by trade (TPC)” is a free online LaborIA course with no sign-up. Reference rule: VII Convenio colectivo general del sector de la construcción (BOE-A-2023-19903; construction sector general collective agreement, in Spanish).

Length: 9 modules and about 150 minutes of reading in total; at the end, a 34-question test that you pass with 28 correct answers.

Certificate: when you pass you can download a training certificate as a PDF, free of charge. This is a free-format theory training certificate. It is not the 20-hour course of the construction collective agreement (second-cycle training by trade, classroom-based, article 143), nor the 8-hour initial training, nor the 60-hour basic level, and it is of no use for obtaining the Construction Professional Card, which only the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción issues with training given by it or by an entity it recognises (articles 154, 159 and 164). Nor does it replace the job-specific training your employer must give you (Law 31/1995, article 19).

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What is the construction «20-hour course»? It is the second-cycle training by trade of the VII general collective agreement of the construction sector: a common part of 14 hours and a specific part of 6 hours for the trade (bricklaying, formwork, electrical work, painting, machinery…), both classroom-based (article 143). It is the training recorded on the Construction Professional Card (TPC), issued by the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción and valid for 5 years (articles 154 and 161). This course explains in 9 modules what is required of you and the theory of the common part, with a 34-question test and a PDF certificate. It is not the 20-hour course and does not give you the TPC: that course is classroom-based and is taught by the Fundación Laboral or an entity it recognises.

Note: this is theory only and not a recognised course. It is not the 20-hour agreement course (classroom-based) nor the initial training, and it is of no use for the Construction Professional Card, which only the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción issues with training from the entities it recognises.

FreeCourse, test and certificate, no sign-up
9 modulesAbout 15–20 minutes each
34 questionsPass with 28, with explanation and source
Theory onlyThe TPC is issued by the Fundación Laboral
  1. StudyThe 9 modules, at your own pace.
  2. Take the test34 questions; you can retake it.
  3. Download the PDFWith your name, the date, the syllabus and a code to check it.

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The course: 9 modules

Each module has its own page: the text, a practical example, the rule it comes from and a few review questions. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. 1What training construction requires: the cycles, the 20 hours and the TPCIn construction, prevention training is not made up by each company: it is set by the VII general collective agreement…20 min
  2. 2Who is who on site and which documents ruleClient (promotor): the person on whose behalf the works are carried out.20 min
  3. 3Preventive techniques: collective protection, personal protective equipment and signageThis is the first block of the common part of the 20 hours (annex XII, section 2.II.A): collective protection means…15 min
  4. 4Auxiliary equipment, plant and tools on siteSecond block of the common part: the auxiliary equipment, plant and tools commonly used on sites (annex XII, section…15 min
  5. 5The workplace and its surroundings: general site risksThird block of the common part: checking, identifying and monitoring the workplace and its surroundings (general site…20 min
  6. 6Overlapping activities: coordination, subcontractors and the preventive resourceFourth block of the common part: interference between simultaneous or successive activities (annex XII, section…15 min
  7. 7Rights and duties: training, information, stopping in the face of danger and what is up to youFifth block of the common part: legal framework, organisation of prevention and participation, information…15 min
  8. 8First aid and emergency measures on siteSixth block of the common part: first aid and emergency measures (annex XII, section 2.II.A.6).15 min
  9. 9Asbestos on site: what changes with RD 847/2026Royal Decree 847/2026 of 21 October, published in the BOE on 23 October 2026, is the new health and safety rule for…15 min
  10. ✓Final test and certificateFinal test: 34 questions

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take the Construction safety (20-hour theory) course for free with a certificate?
At LaborIA: online, free and no sign-up. “Construction site safety in Spain: the theory of the 20-hour course by trade (TPC)” is a free online LaborIA course with no sign-up. Reference rule: VII Convenio colectivo general del sector de la construcción (BOE-A-2023-19903; construction sector general collective agreement, in Spanish). 9 modules and about 150 minutes of reading in total; at the end, a 34-question test that you pass with 28 correct answers. When you pass you can download a training certificate as a PDF, free of charge. This is a free-format theory training certificate. It is not the 20-hour course of the construction collective agreement (second-cycle training by trade, classroom-based, article 143), nor the 8-hour initial training, nor the 60-hour basic level, and it is of no use for obtaining the Construction Professional Card, which only the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción issues with training given by it or by an entity it recognises (articles 154, 159 and 164). Nor does it replace the job-specific training your employer must give you (Law 31/1995, article 19).
Are the course and the certificate really free?
Yes. The 9 modules, the test and the PDF certificate are free and there is no need to sign up. LaborIA is funded by advertising.
Is this the construction 20-hour course?
No. The 20-hour course is the second-cycle training by trade of the VII general collective agreement of the construction sector (14 common hours and 6 specific hours, article 143), and it is given entirely in classroom form by the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción or by an entity it recognises. This course explains its theory so that you arrive knowing what is asked of you.
Do I get the Construction Professional Card with this certificate?
No. The TPC is issued only by the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción (article 154 of the agreement) and requires at least the initial training given by it or by a recognised entity (articles 157 and 159). No free-format online course is valid for the TPC.
Is it an official or recognised certificate?
No. It is a free-format theory training certificate: it lists the contents, the rules, the date and your mark, with a code to check that it has not been altered. No body recognises it.
What is the difference between the 8, the 20 and the 60 hours?
The 8 hours are the initial training (first cycle), the minimum for any site worker. The 20 hours are the training by trade (second cycle): 14 common and 6 for the trade. The 60 hours are the basic level of prevention in construction, which counts as the initial training and the common part for trades (articles 141 to 145 and annex XII of the agreement).
Where do I take the 20-hour course?
At the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción or at a training entity it recognises for the TPC (articles 164 and 165 and annex XIV of the agreement). If your employer asks you to take it, they must give it to you within working hours and at no cost to you (Law 31/1995, article 19.2).
What training do I need to work with asbestos in Spain in 2026?
The training your company must give you under Royal Decree 847/2026, in force since 24 October 2026: at no cost to you, before you start and repeated at regular intervals (article 14.1), with a common theoretical part and a specific theoretical-practical part (respiratory protective equipment, decontamination, emergencies and waste), given by staff qualified for higher-level functions; if you do demolition or removal, additional training (annex III). At the end you get a certificate with date, length, content, language and trainer details, and the company keeps it for at least 40 years (article 19.4). The company also needs an approved work plan and registration in the RERA (articles 11, 12 and 18). Module 9 of this course explains the rule, but it is not that training, does not replace it and is not an official qualification.
Do you keep my name or ID number?
No. The PDF is generated in your browser: your name and your ID are not sent to LaborIA or to anyone else.

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Certificate of completion issued by LaborIA. It is not an official qualification or a Spanish «certificado de profesionalidad».

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Rules and official sources

Texts read on 28 October 2026. General information: your employer must also give you the training for your specific job.