Enables owners, managers, supervisors and senior safety personnel to manage health and safety in most workplaces
New levels
In response to the requirements of the Sector Skills Council (SSC) and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), the CIEH are launching new sector-specific awards in health and safety which will replace the CIEH Advanced Certificate in Health and Safety. Existing centres/trainers will be registered automatically.
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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: Five day programme
Assessment method: Two assignments and an examination
QCA Accredited: Yes
Recommended prerequisites: CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety or equivalent