Advanced Health & Safety in the Workplace

Key personnel in organisations need the skills and knowledge to manage health and safety: simply being aware of and understanding the issues is not enough. 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 a role that includes responsibility for the management of health and safety issues, including managers, supervisors and senior safety personnel.

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)

Outline programme
• Workplace safety
• Occupational health and hygiene
• Safe systems
• Techniques of safety management
• Education and training

Qualification information

Assessment method: Two assignments and examination

QCA Accredited: Yes

Guided learning hours : 36

Assessment method: Two assignments and examination

There is no prescribed interval between the conclusion of the course and the date of the exam