Overview

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
• Identify specific legal requirements
• Train staff and establish risk assessment projects (with additional training where necessary)
• Deliver level 1 and level 2 health and safety qualifications (with appropriate training skills)

Outline programme

• Health and safety management
• Health and safety culture
• Workplace and work equipment
• Hazardous agents
• Legislation

Qualification information

Designed for: Owners, managers, supervisors and senior safety personnel

Course duration: Minimum 36 hours of teaching time

Assessment method: Workplace based controlled assignment  and written examination.

Accredited: Yes QCF unit A/602/5671

Recommended prerequisites: CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety or equivalent


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