What will I learn?
This is an entry level course to introduce candidates to the concept of health and safety. This course is designed to enable the candidate to develop knowledge and skills of a range of basic health and safety issues in the workplace. The course includes the following topics:
- Risk assessment
- Principles of ergonomics
- Safe manual handling
- Fire safety
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety signs and signals
What qualifications do I need?
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, as it is delivered online it would be beneficial if the candidate had basic competence in IT and the internet.
This course does not require a personal statement.
What can I do after?
Further online programmes. It is also a useful course to undertake to develop skills if you are interested in taking on a health and safety role within the workplace.
Programme Information
From your start date on the course you have up to 9 weeks to complete your course. You could complete your course in 2 weeks or use the full 9 weeks- it's up to you. Study whenever you want, at your own pace.
Cost
These courses are fully funded for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria:
- Resident in Scotland full-time, including refugees and asylum seekers
- Be a Parent or a Carer responsible for a child under 18 living at home
- Be in paid work – employed or self-employed
- Earn an income below £33,000 – your annual income before tax
If you do not meet these criteria, you may be eligible via other methods, visit our Free Courses page to find out more.
Please note: You can apply for one 20 week course or up to three 5-9 week courses.
Companies looking to undertake this course for multiple staff or as part of a funded workforce training plan, should contact Online Learning Contact Form.
