Introduction to Health and Safety
Course Description
Health and Safety training is a statutory requirement. This really does make it easy! Let us take care of health and safety training for your staff in this informative, practical and lively course. It covers the elements that are essential in upholding good practice within the work place. It is further supplemented by online learning modules to reinforce knowledge and understanding.
Ideal for employees and new employers. Presented in a fun, non threatening and practical way, this one day course covers the following areas:
- Overview of Health and Safety
- Responsibilities
- COSHH
- Fire Safety
- Moving and Handling
- Introduction to Risk Assessment
This is a very hands on course and will help clarify what your responsibilities are when it comes to health and safety.
By the end of this course you will have taken part in a range of tasks. You will also go away with your own Health and Safety Work Book which should be completed at your place of work or at your nearest College Learning Centre. An optional pack of on-line learning is included as part of this course.
A follow-up will be arranged, whereby your trainer or assessor will verify answers in your Work Book in order to conclude the course.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course. You can complete the course work book based at a learning centre or by using your own work place and experience for the evidence required in the work book. Support is given in completing the workbook.
Qualifications
College Learning Centre Certificate on completion of workbook
Attendance
This is a great way to introduce you to all aspects of health and safety. There is one tutored day comprising of group work and activities covering all necessary health and safety areas. It is recommended that you attend the tutored day as this will greatly assist you in completing the course workbook. Places must be booked in advance. There will be a minimum of 3 dates scheduled in a 12 month period. The tutored day runs from 9.30am until 4.30pm. A light lunch is included.
The optional pack of on-line learning can be studied at one of our learning centres or from an Internet ready PC.
Start Date and Venue
Dates usually scheduled on demand so call now to register your interest and check for dates. Auchtertyre 01599 566775, Portree 01478 614833 and Sabhal Mor Ostaig (Sleat) 01471 888430.
Cost
£80 per person. This course can be delivered for a business on their own premises: £450 (maximum of 10 learners at one time). This course can also be further tailored for a group of people with a common aim. For example it can focus on safety for computer users, safety in the home or safety in a reception area.
This is an ILA Scotland approved course. Ask your college learning centre for more information on how to apply for this funding or call ILA Scotland free on 0808 100 1090. Applications may take around 4 weeks. Fee waivers may apply.