Health and Safety Courses

Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Health and safety understanding for all employees

The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.

The qualification covers the following topics:

Legislation
Health
Safety
Welfare
The workplace and workplace equipment
Risk assessment
Manual handling
Hazardous substances
Ergonomics and workstation design
Transport and vehicles
Noise and vibration

Qualification information

Designed for: All employees
Course duration: 6 hours
Assessment method: Multiple choice examination
QCA Accredited: Yes
Level: New Level 2

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Level 3 Health & Safety Course

This qualification provides a thorough understanding of health and safety emphasising the importance of monitoring staff and controls. It also details the need for a structured management approach to health and safety and the key factors in implementing health and safety policy.

Who needs this qualification?

Everyone working in a supervisory position.

Why is this training important?

Accidents and illness can result in disability, death or incapacity for work. The supervisor is in an ideal position to influence, monitor and train employees. They can also ensure that managers are informed, persuaded, encouraged or pressured into providing for better health and safety standards.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts of health and safety
Show awareness of the benefits of health and safety culture
Explain the roles and responsibilities of individuals, supervisors and management in health and safety
Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety control and improvement strategies available to supervisors

Qualification information

Duration: Three-day programme
Assessment: Multiple choice examination
Ofqual Accredited: Yes
Ofqual qualification reference: 500/3746/8
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of health and safety issues such as the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplacequalification or equivalent.

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Principles of Manual Handling Course

Enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks

This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.

Appropriate for all employees who handle materials, boxes, mail and packages including both industrial and office workers.

The qualification covers the following topics:

The process of manual handling in the workplace
Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
Manual handling assessment and control options
Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Qualification information

Designed for: All employees
Course duration: 3 hours
Assessment method: Multiple choice test of 30 questions
QCA Accredited: No
Level: Level 2

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Principles of COSHH Course

This qualification is designed for those who use substances hazardous to health at work. It introduces candidates to substances, the risks and controls available, and outlines what to expect from a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment. The qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in their workplaces.

The qualification covers the following topics:

Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace
Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes
COSHH assessments and control options
Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

Qualification information