CIEH or HABC Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

1.2 million people at work are suffering from an illness they believe was caused, or made worse, by their current or most recent work. Health and safety training is essential so staff understand their duties and responsibilities. This 6-hour course gives all staff a full overview of the key health and safety issues in the workplace.

What does the course cover?

• Health and safety law
• Health, safety and welfare
• The workplace and workplace equipment
• Risk assessment
• Manual handling
• Noise and vibration
• Hazardous substances
• Ergonomics and workstation design
• Transport and vehicles

All our courses are tailored to fit your business and individual needs.

Who is the course for?

This qualification is ideal for all staff who need an understanding of the main principles of health and safety. It increases their awareness of their own safety, the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It is ideal for all who want an accredited qualification and is suitable for the private and public sectors.

How long does the course last?

6 hours.

How is the course assessed?

A multiple choice assessment paper will be given at the end of the session.  Successful candidates gaining 20 correct answers out of 30 will be awarded a Level 2 Award in Health and Safety from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or Highfield ABC.
The assessment can take place orally for those who have difficulties reading or writing.  Many foreign languages can be catered for.

How much does it cost?

Prices from just £50 per person for courses on your site. which includes tuition, training materials, assessment and certificate. Please contact us for details. Price is dependent on numbers.

How long is the certificate valid for?

3 years.

 

CIEH or HABC Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Entry Requirements
Recommended prerequisites: Level 2 Award in Health & Safety or equivalent.

Course Content   
The level 3 Certificate examines health and safety from a supervisory perspective

Overview:
Supervisors have both a legal and moral responsibility to look after the health and safety of employees. This qualification will enable managers and supervisors to improve the health and safety culture of their organisation, whatever its size or activity. Outline programme:

• 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
  

Suitability
The CIEH or Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is designed for: Supervisors, owners, team leaders or managers responsible for health and safety

Course Benefits include:

• Promotes good practice and safer working environments
• Can help to reduce insurance premiums and minimise the risk of litigation
• Valued by environmental health professionals
• Developed to nationally recognised standards
• Accredited training extends the duration of employment and reduces recruitment costs

Learning Outcomes 

  
Understand UK Legislation and be able too:

• Explain the roles of primary and secondary legislation
• State the duties placed on employers, employees and others
• Outline the powers of enforcement officers and  the enforcement actions

Understand work related ill health and be able too:

• Explain common work-related ill health conditions
• Distinguish between acute and chronic health effects
• Describe the routes of entry
• Describe the legal requirements
• Identify the health hazards and select suitable control measure
• Outline the role of health surveillance
  

Understand accident reporting and investigation and be able to:

• Outline the main principles involved in carrying out an incident investigation
• Identify the safety hazards and select suitable control measures to prevent accidents

Understand the key factors in Managing the organisations H&S Policy and be able to:

• Explain health and safety culture
• Outline the requirements and means for providing information and consultation to employees

Understand the key role that supervisors play in communicating, implementing and monitoring health and safety policy and be able to:

• Promoting good standards of H&S
• Explain the role of PPE in controlling hazards and the supervisor’s role in ensuring its effectiveness
• Describe procedures for monitoring effective control measures
  

Assessment
The Level 3 Certificate is knowledge-based and will be assessed by means of an external assessment. Each unit is assessed by means of a 30 question, multi-choice examination

Duration
Three day programme

Course Costs

Please email for details

 

CIEH Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

 

This qualification provides those in managerial and supervisory positions with appropriate knowledge and understanding of the issues involved. It is also suitable for those wishing to deliver CIEH health and safety qualifications as part of their training provision.

Who needs this qualification?

It is essential for all those who monitor and audit health and safety management systems.

Why is this training important?

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.

Facts

Duration: Five-day programme
Assessment: Controlled assignment and examination
Ofqual Accredited: Yes
Ofqual qualification reference: 500/3779/1
Prerequisite: CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

CIEH Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace Assessment Methodology

The assessment methodology for the CIEH Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace now comprises a controlled assignment and an examination paper both of which are to be completed under examination conditions.

Candidates who enrolled for a level 4 course prior to 1 January 2011 can continue to sit the old-style assessment (two assignments and a two-part examination paper) until 30 June 2011. After this date, all candidates will have to make the transition to the new-style assessment.