Courses
Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace (Level - Basic)
This qualification has been designed to provide essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees working in any sector of business, whether manufacturing, commerce, public sector or service industries.
Who needs this qualification?
The Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace represents a foundation of knowledge required by everyone working in any not-for-profit, public or private sector organisation.
Subjects covered
- health and safety at work
- health and safety law
- prevention of accidents and ill health
- risk assessment
- first aid at work
- personal protective equipment (PPE)
- workplace health, safety and welfare
- work equipment
- electricity
- fire prevention
- occupational health
- hazardous substances
- ergonomics and workstation design
- manual handling
Outcomes
On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:
- work in a safe and healthy manner and contribute to improving health and safety within an organisation's policy
- identify key hazards in their own workplace
- understand the importance of health and safety rules and working procedures
- report potential health and safety problems Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every 3 years.
CIEH advanced certificate in health and safety in the workplace
Many experts agree that improvements in the standard of health and safety practices can be achieved through education and training at all levels. It is especially important that employers and employees are aware of their responsibilities under current legislation.
Who needs this qualification?
This qualification is designed for those working in any business regardless of their product or service range. It is essential for all those who have an employment role that includes a responsibility for the management of health and safety issues, including:
- managers
- supervisors
- senior safety personnel
Subject areas
- workplace safety
- occupational health and hygiene
- safe systems
- techniques of safety management
- education and training
Outcomes
On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:
- manage health and safety in most businesses
- develop auditing and monitoring programmes
- design safe practices and procedures
- liaise with enforcement officers
- interpret legal requirements
- train staff and establish risk assessment projects (with additional training where necessary)
CIEH certificate in supervising health and safety
Accidents and illness can result in disability, death or incapacity for work. The supervisor is in an ideal and very responsible 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.
Who needs this qualification?
Those who are responsible for health and safety, such as:
- supervisors
- owners
- team leaders
- managers
Subjects covered
- concept of health and safety
- accidents in the workplace
- ill health in the workplace
- legal provisions (UK only)
- health and safety organisation and management
- supervising health and safety
Outcomes
On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:
- 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
Module |
Fee |
Interview |
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Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace (Level - basic) |
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Health and Safety in the Workplace (Level 2) |
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