Level 4 - Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace
The legal requirement to train employees should
extend beyond awareness and understanding of
health and safety issues. In addition there
is a clear need for key personnel to have the
skills and knowledge to manage the health and
safety function.
Who
should attend?
The
course is designed for those working in any business,
regardless of the product or service range. It
is essential for all those who have an employment
role that includes a responsibility for the management
of health and safety issues. On completion of
this course delegates will have the appropriate
technical knowledge to train candidates for the
Foundation Health and Safety Certificate. Highfield
also offers the Professional Trainers certificate,
which is one of the recommended qualifications
to allow delegates to train. An intermediate knowledge
of health and safety is recommended.
Course
objectives
Successful
candidates will be able to manage health and safety
in most businesses by:
Developing auditing and monitoring programmes
Designing safe practices and procedures
Liaising with enforcement officers
Interpreting legal requirements
Staff training
Establishing risk assessment projects
Course
book and a comprehensive delegate pack will be
provided.
Duration
The
course is held over 6 days. Delegates are required
to pass a two-hour exam and produce an assignment
(Professional report) one month after the exam.
Qualification
All
successful candidates will receive the Advanced Certificate in Health and
Safety in the Workplace.