Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF, TQUK Level 3)

This regulated qualification is intended principally for those who work in a supervisory or managerial role. Individuals gaining this qualification will gain a wide range of knowledge of health and safety law, the hazards present in a workplace and how to implement effective and necessary controls.

By employing an individual with this qualification, businesses can demonstrate their legal requirement to engage a 'competent person' by having staff trained to this level.

This Ofqual approved qualification has been developed specifically for insertion into the Qualifications and Credit Framework with full support from Pro skills. It is therefore fully relevant to industry and regulatory standards as well as being recognised by the Health and Safety Executive, independent auditors and enforcement officers.

The classroom course is 30 hours and has a minimum age requirement of 16.

Occupations that use this course:

• Managers
• Supervisors 
• Instructors
• Site managers

?Course Curriculum:

• Understand the requirements for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Understand the benefits of using a safety management system
• Understand the principles of risk assessment
• Understand the risks and control methods for common workplace hazards 
• Understand how to manage the effects of accidents and incidents