Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at all staff, particularly new starters in any workplace, where a basic understanding of fire safety is required.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification, learners should expect to undertake 4 hours of guided learning.

Topics covered

These include basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency, the principles of fire risk control and practical fire safety.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety in any workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.

Learners gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the consequences of fire in any premises.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification, learners should expect to undertake 6 hours of guided learning.

Topics covered

These include hazards and risks, the control of fire risk, principles and practice of fire safety management at work and the role of the nominated fire warden.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at individuals who work in an environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely. This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 5 hours of guided learning.

Topics covered

These include the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace, how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace and the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure that risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is designed for learners working in, or aspiring to work in, the construction industry. It will give learners the knowledge to undertake their jobs safely. Successful learners will fulfil the requirements to apply for the CSCS Labourer’s card.

How long will it take?

The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 29 hours and of this 21 hours is recommended as guided learning (GL).

Topics covered

These include common hazards and risks in a construction environment, safe manual handling practices, working safely at height and working safely around plant and machinery.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by an open-response workbook.

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is designed for those learners either currently working or those returning or starting work and wishing to gain a nationally recognised qualification in health and safety.

How long will it take?

The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 4 hours and of this 4 hours is recommended as guided learning (GL).

Topics covered

The qualification provides learners with an understanding of the main responsibilities of employees and employers with regards to health and safety. It also provides an understanding of how the workplace can affect health and safety.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.

You can also support your delivery of this qualification with our innovative and multi-device compatible health and safety level 1 e-learning course.

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is designed to provide learners with knowledge of the basic health and safety practices essential in the workplace.

How long will it take?

The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 10 hours and of this 6 hours is recommended as guided learning (GL).

Topics covered

The qualification provides learners with an understanding in the responsibilities of employers and employees, the benefits of good health and safety, steps to a risk assessment and how they can reduce accidents, near misses and ill-health, typical hazards and controls in a workplace, common causes of accidents, near misses and ill-health, emergency procedures and the importance of recording accidents, near misses and ill-health

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.

You can also support your delivery of this qualification with our innovative and multi-device compatible health and safety level 2 e-learning course.

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification has been developed for those who have a responsibility to conduct risk assessments at low-risk premises.

How long will it take?

The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 20 hours and of this 14 hours is recommended as guided learning (GL).

Topics covered

These include the importance of health and safety in the workplace, the principles of risk assessment, the relationship between hazard and applying the hierarchy of control to control risk.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination and the completion of an internally set and assessed activity.

This qualification is aimed at individuals who require training in conflict management. It is appropriate for a wide range of sectors and is suitable for anyone who has a customer facing role, deals with service users or the public. It can also be a useful qualification for individuals who would like a better understanding of how to prevent conflict situations from arising and feel more confident in being able to deal with situations if they arise.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification, learners should expect to undertake a total qualification time (TQT) of 16-hours and of this 11-hours is recommended as guided learning (GL).

Topics covered

These include how communication can be used to solve problems and reduce the likelihood of conflict, the factors that influence human responses in conflict situations, how to assess and reduce risks in conflict situations, how to communicate effectively and de-escalate conflict in emotive situations and good practice to follow after conflict situations.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice test.