Level 1 Award In Health & Safety in the Workplace

This is an excellent introduction to health and safety in the workplace and will benefit any worker, in any industry or sector and accommodates induction training for the new employee very well. 

All aspects of Health and Safety are important to a business whether you are an employee, contractor or supplier and this half-day course will benefit both the learner and the business, ensuring that the working environment is a safe and healthy one. 

Successful candidates will be awarded a national Level 1 (Level 4 in Scotland) qualification which will provide an ideal platform to higher level training or career development.

Syllabus

This course is run over half a day and includes the following subjects:

• Understanding the importance of health, safety and welfare standards in the workplace
• Knowing how hazards and risks are controlled in the workplace
• Being aware of the main causes and effects of poor health and safety at work
• Understanding how health and safety information is communicated in the workplace

This qualification does not expire, but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies and procedures is vital to keep the qualification current. 

Assessment is on-going by the instructor, culminating with a multiple choice question paper. 

A maximum of 16 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. 

A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. 

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling.  This course can also be delivered as a distance learning option.  For individual course places please see our open course list for booking details and prices.

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